Cairo & Alexandria Escape

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Welcome to Cairo.</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Dinner</strong></span></div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Secrets of the Sphinx</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light"><strong>CAIRO</strong> Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.<br />GIZA Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the <strong>Great Pyramids.</strong></div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Breakfast</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>HISTORY &amp; MYSTERY</strong> Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built with an original height of 496 feet.</div> </div>

<div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div id="b5d8be51-a407-4937-b70b-688109094bae__pnl" class="panel__content ng-star-inserted" role="region" aria-labelledby="b5d8be51-a407-4937-b70b-688109094bae__btn" aria-hidden="false"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-item-right"> <ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">The Mediterranean Pearl</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">WADI EL NATRUN <img src="https://images.globusfamily.com/local_favorite_icon.png" alt="Globus Local Favorite" width="16px" height="16px" border="0" /> Visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo.<br />ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. 137 mi / 220 km</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>LOCAL FAVORITE</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted">CULTURE &amp; TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means “Valley of Nitrates,” due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as “balance of the heart” or “measure of hearts.” The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel border-top border-secondary-lighter"> <div class="p-itinerary__accordion-tab ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__counter"> </div> </div> </div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Feel like royality in the Montazah gardens</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast</strong></span></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"><strong>HISTORY &amp; CULTURE</strong> Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. Designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.</div> </div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">A Drive Through the Red Land</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Drive through the El Beheira desert.<br />CAIRO Farewell dinner at your hotel. 155 mi / 250 km</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i><strong>Breakfast  |  </strong></span><strong><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-concierge-bell mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Dinner</span></strong></div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text px-4 px-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><hr /> <div class="text-uppercase text-primary font-weight-bold p-itinerary__highlights ng-star-inserted"><strong>TOUR HIGHLIGHT</strong></div> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted">NATURAL WONDER In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land", distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These colours reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.</div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__excursion-container ng-star-inserted"> <div> <article id="product-excursions" class="p-excursions-small d-print-none pb-0 px-0 ng-star-inserted" aria-labelledby="product-excursions-heading"> <div class="d-excursion__titletext pt-2 ng-star-inserted"> <section> <p>While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.</p> </section> </div> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div> <div class="d-excursion ng-star-inserted"> <ul class="d-excursion__list" aria-live="polite"> <li class="d-excursion__item d-flex ng-star-inserted"> <div class="d-excursion__content ng-star-inserted"> <h4 class="d-excursion__title">Half-Day Discover Egypt: Sakkara, Memphis &amp; More</h4> <p class="d-excursion__description my-4">Pack thousands of years of history into a single day on this fantastic guided excursion featuring Memphis, Sakkara and more!</p> <div class="d-excursion__price d-flex align-items-center text-center pt-2"><strong><span class="d-excursion__duration">5h 0m</span></strong> <div class="d-excursion__right"><span class="d-excursion__price-currency mr-1 text-capitalize ng-star-inserted"><strong>Price Range:</strong> </span><span class="d-excursion__price-amount ng-star-inserted">$$</span></div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div>

<ul> <li class="p-itinerary__accordion-item d-flex mt-4 ng-star-inserted"> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-content"> <div class="ng-star-inserted"> <div class="mb-4 ng-star-inserted"> <h5 class="p-itinerary__accordion-subtitle font-weight-light m-0 ng-star-inserted">Safe Travels until we meet again!</h5> </div> </div> <div class="p-itinerary__activity-text font-weight-light">Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.</div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="p-itinerary__meals d-flex text-capitalize px-4 pb-4 p-xl-0 ng-star-inserted"><span class="d-flex align-items-center mr-3 p-itinerary__meals--icon ng-star-inserted"><i class="fas fa-mug-hot mr-2" aria-hidden="true"></i>Breakfast</span></div>