Two Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour from Aswan by Plane

Day 1 | Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Your adventure begins with early morning transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and drive to Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure, marveling at these 4,500-year-old wonders. Visit the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, exploring King Tutankhamun's golden treasures, royal mummies, and countless artifacts spanning ancient Egyptian civilization. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Old Cairo's highlights including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and mosques showcasing Islamic architecture. Alternatively, explore Khan El Khalili bazaar, Cairo's historic marketplace filled with shops selling spices, jewelry, textiles, and souvenirs. Check into your Cairo hotel for overnight stay. Enjoy dinner at the hotel or a traditional Egyptian restaurant. Relax and prepare for tomorrow's Mediterranean adventure.

• Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Day 2 | Alexandria - Citadel, Catacombs, Library & Coastal Exploration

After breakfast and hotel checkout, depart Cairo for Alexandria, Egypt's beautiful Mediterranean port city, approximately 2.5 hours drive. Begin at the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Enjoy stunning Mediterranean views from the fortress walls. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles. Explore the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a stunning architectural tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, housing millions of books and manuscripts. Walk along the Corniche, Alexandria's scenic waterfront promenade. Enjoy fresh seafood lunch at a Mediterranean restaurant overlooking the sea. Visit Pompey's Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre if time permits. Depart Alexandria for Cairo Airport, catching your evening flight back to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, concluding your enriching two-day journey through Egypt's diverse heritage.