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Flash Tour Excursions in Egypt |
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Half Day Egyptian
Museum
A visit to The Egyptian museum to see the fabulous treasures of Ancient Egypt,
also the famous golden collection of Tut Ankh Amon.
Half Day Pyramids
A car drive to the Pyramids - one of the Seven Wonders of the World - which
were built as the royal tombs for the three kings (Cheops - Chephren -
Mycerinus). Then a visit to the magnificent Sphinx; the guard of the royal
tombs.
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Half Day Islamic Museum, The Alabaster Mosque & Al
Azhar
A drive by car to the Islamic Museum which contains 80,000 rare artistic
antiquities dating from the dawn of Islam till the end of the Ottoman period.
Then, a drive to The Citadel area to watch the Alabaster Mosque which was built
in the Ottoman style and is distinguished by it's dome and it's two minarets.
From its courtyard, one can view the capital, the Nile, and the Pyramids.
Finally, a visit to one of the oldest universities in the world, namely, Al
Azhar Mosque.
Half day Old Cairo
First, a drive to the Coptic museum that contains a collection of rare
antiquities from one of the earliest Christian communities in the world.
Second, a visit to the Church of Abou Serga which dates back to the beginning
of the 15th century AD It was built in the Basilica style above the cave in
which the Holy Family took refuge. Finally, a visit to the Hanging Church that
was built in the 5th century also in the Basilica style.
Full Day Egyptian Museum / Citadel / Bazaar
A visit The Egyptian museum to sea the Fabulous Treasures of ancient Egypt and
Citadel of Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Full Day Memphis / Sakkara / Pyramids
A visit to the Pyramids, Sphinx, stepped Pyramids of Sakkara and Memphis
Sound & Light Pyramids
A drive by car to the Pyramids area to attend the Light & Sound show. This
show relies on changeable lighting, sound effects, moving music and finally, a
dramatic narration of the history of the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Nile Cruise Dinner
To enjoy an oriental night having dinner while the Nile is embracing you.
Seeing the Nile for the first time, one can understand Herodotus' words:
"Egypt is the gift of the Nile." It is the second longest river in
the world, and is truly the lifeblood of Egypt. In ancient times the Nile was
worshipped and many civilizations were established along its banks.
Full Day Alexandria
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more
Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambiance and cultural heritage distance
it from the rest of the country although it is only 225 km. from Cairo.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., Alexandria became the capital of
Greco-Roman Egypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos,
the legendry lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony,
Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world.
But ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed he found a sparsely
populated fishing village.
Since the 19th century Alexandria has played a new role, as a focus for Egypt's
commercial and maritime expansion.
This Alexandria has been immortalized by writers such as E.M. Forster and
Cavafy.
Generations of immigrants from Greece, Italy and the Levant settled here and
made the city synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and bohemian culture;
Lawrence Durrell described it as "the capital city of Asiatic Europe, if
such a thing could exist."
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