Cairo Overnight

We are debating whether to take the Cairo overnight package on our upcoming Regent cruise. Given the cost, we are unsure its a good value for us given our interests. I have been to Cairo once before and don't feel I need to see it again. More important, my sense is my wife will find a one day tour adequate. Lastly, since we aren't 'night time party folks', I'm not sure the opportunity to be in Cairo at night means much for us. Are we missing something? Would welcome comments.

We are debating whether to take the Cairo overnight package on our upcoming Regent cruise. Given the cost, we are unsure its a good value for us given our interests. I have been to Cairo once before and don't feel I need to see it again. More important, my sense is my wife will find a one day tour adequate. Lastly, since we aren't 'night time party folks', I'm not sure the opportunity to be in Cairo at night means much for us. Are we missing something? Would welcome comments.

I think I'm the same cruise, nothing to worry about, troubles everywhere

I booked my trip trough De Castro Tours I had 275 $ per person - Private tours - including all service

Day One :

De Castro Tours representative will pick you up from the Port by the cruise exit door. Holding signboard (with your name).

Enjoy a shore excursion & day trip from*the port*to*Cairo, approximately 2:30 hours by a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle.

Continue your excursion to the Egyptian Museum, the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities in the world. The museum is home to over 100,000 items, objects covering 5,000 years of Egypt's past.. It includes thousands of statues, jewels and the treasure of the boy king, Tutankhamen and visiting his gallery is the highlight of this tour around this amazing museum.

Optional to visit Royal Mummies Room.

Enjoy*lunch*meal at local restaurant

Then start visit Old Coptic Cairo and visit The Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary,* visit St. Sergius Church, a perfect example of Coptic churches and monasteries. Babylon Fort and Ben Ezra Synagogue .

Transfer*to Hotel - Check in.

Evening: Optional to visit Sound & Light Show at Giza Pyramids.

Optional to Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer (02Hours Sailing)

Day Two :

Morning breakfast at your hotel

AM meet De Castro tours tour Guide,*Escort to visit the Great*Pyramids*-*Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos*then visit the*Valley Temple*The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of*king Chephren*owner of the second pyramid at*Giza*Platue*Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the*Sphinx*- The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of*king Chephren.

Optional to visit inside the Great Pyramids Or Camel Rise..

Then visit Sakkara . Step Pyramid Zoser the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.

Transfer back to the Port

Tour included:

* Cruise picks up & drops off (from Exit door to Entrance door).

* All the transfers mentioned per itinerary by A/C Van.

* One night at 5***** hotel in Cairo on bed & breakfast.

* Lunch at local restaurant (drinks are extra).

* Sightseeing entrance fees as mentioned.

* Egyptologist tour guide

* Water in the Van.

* Service Charge & Taxes.

I'm sure that trip will be fantastic specially with dinner in front of Pyramids or facing the River Nile

There are several private tour companies who can make a tailor-made package for you. You do not have to go on the standard cruise company tours.