- Egypt Budget Tours
Cairo to Alamein Budget Trip in 5-Day
Description
The 5-day budget tour to Cairo, Alexandria, and Alamein offers a deep dive into Egypt’s rich history, stunning coastlines, and World War II heritage, all within an affordable package. You’ll begin in Cairo, where you’ll visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, before heading to Alexandria to explore the renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the city’s impressive Greco-Roman landmarks. The tour concludes in Alamein, where you’ll visit World War II battlefields, memorials, and cemeteries, offering a fascinating glimpse into Egypt’s modern history. This Egypt travel package is the perfect way to experience the full spectrum of Egypt’s ancient and contemporary history, all at a budget-friendly price.
- Assistance with arrival and departure
- Transfers according to program by AC vehicles
- 3* standard hotel in Cairo on BB basis
- 3* standard hotel in Alexandria on BB basis
- Entrance fees according to program
- Hotel pickups and drop-offs
- Licensed Egyptologists tour guides
- All the service charges and local taxes
- Overseas air transportation
- Visa on arrival
- Insurance for travel
- Tips and gratifications
- Beverages and food when not provided
- Additional excursion
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by a “Rotana Egypt” representative who will help you with your visa processing and other arrival activities. Minutes later, you will be taken to a hotel to start your 5-day economy tour of Cairo and Alamein.
Your Budget Cairo and Alamein trip commences as your tour guide arrives at your hotel for the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx visit. Visit the famous pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and understand why Khufu’s pyramid is the only one that survives today as an ancient wonder (interior visit optional). Inquire about them and their construction, and then go to Saqqara to view King Djoser’s Step Pyramid, which is the first pyramid to be constructed and a central tomb for ancient Memphis. After a day filled with activities, return to your hotel.
On your 5-day Cairo and Alamein economy trip, visit Alexandria, the capital of Greco-Roman civilization Commence the tour at the famous Roman Tombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the biggest burial sites known to have over 300 tombs in it. Then, head to Pompeys Pillar, a relic of ancient temples. To the next destination, there is the Citadel Of Qaitbay which was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay as a defense against the Ottoman empire. End your tour with an outside view of the Library Of Alexandria In the afternoon after a little local lunch, return to your hotel.
A day trip from Alexandria to El-Alamein to explore the Second World War Museum dedicated to the El-Alamein battle that took place in Europe in 1942. Then look into the Commonwealth War Cemetery, where soldiers from earlier campaigns in the Western Desert, especially those who fought in El-Alamein, have been interred. After that, go to the Italian Memorial, which honors the 4800 Italian soldiers who lost their lives in the combat, as well as a chapel close by.
In the end, reach the German War Cemetery, a citadel-like place with 4213 World War II graves.Enjoy a yummy lunch in a local eatery before heading back to Cairo for your last night in the city.
Head over to Tahrir Square and walk into the Egyptian museum to appreciate numerous collections of Egyptian historical artifacts. Next, visit the Citadel of Saladin, including the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, and then make your way to the vibrant Khan El-Khalili Market. As you bring your 5-day Ciro and Alamein budget tour to an end, you will be driven to the Cairo airport for your flight back home. Get to us, our guides, to know how your next budget adventure in Egypt can be arranged.