Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Alexandria & Baladi Feast (3 Days)

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Embark on a unique 3-day food trail! My Egypt Travel guides you through Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Alexandria (on a day trip), starting with a luxurious Baladi Countryside Feast and concluding with Egypt’s finest sweets.

Highlights:

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Visit the world’s largest archaeological museum, home to the magnificent Treasures of Tutankhamun.
Wonders of the World: Explore the Pyramids of Giza (a World Wonder) and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Sweet & Savory: A 3-day journey balancing Egypt’s finest Sweets and Desserts with a spectacular Traditional Egyptian Baladi Feast.
Iconic Cities: Explore the food capitals of Cairo (Pyramids, Khan El Khalili) and Alexandria (Citadel, Library).
Coastal Cuisine: Enjoy the famous Sayadeya (Fisherman’s Rice) in Alexandria.

Itinerary:

My Egypt Travel invites you on a delightful 3-day Baladi Countryside Feast and food trail, exploring the rich history of Cairo and the coastal beauty of Alexandria, all while indulging in the finest Egyptian cuisine and confectionaries.

Day 1: Pyramids, Saqqara & The Grand Baladi Feast

Time Segment	Activities	Dessert/Food Focus
Morning	Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Mid-day	Saqqara: Drive to the ancient Saqqara Necropolis to visit the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Lunch	Enjoy a lavish, authentic Traditional Egyptian Baladi Feast at a specialized restaurant near Saqqara. The feast includes: Molokhiya, Mahshi (stuffed vegetables/vine leaves), Baked Rice Casserole (Roz Ma’ammar), Stuffed Pigeon, Okra Tagine with Lamb, and Potato Tagine with Lamb.	Grand Baladi Feast
Afternoon	Transfer & Check-in: Drive back to Cairo. Cairo Hotel Check-in and brief rest.	Local Drinks: Fresh Sugar Cane Juice (‘Asab) or Hibiscus (‘Karkadeh’).
Evening	Dinner: Casual Egyptian dinner near the hotel.	Street Food Dinner
Accommodation	Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B).

Day 2: Alexandria Day Trip & Sayadeya Lunch

Time Segment	Activities	Dessert/Food Focus
Morning	Transfer to Alexandria: Early morning drive from Cairo to the coastal city of Alexandria (approx. 3-hour drive).
Mid-day	Lunch: Coastal lunch featuring the famous Sayadeya (Fisherman’s Rice) with fresh fish, followed by local Alexandrian Baklava.	Sayadeya & Baklava
Afternoon	Alexandria’s Landmarks: Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay and the outer viewing area of the Library of Alexandria.	Local Ice Cream
Evening	Return to Cairo: Begin the drive back to Cairo (approx. 3-hour drive). Dinner upon arrival or during the journey.	Casual Dinner
Accommodation	Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B).

Day 3: GEM, Bazaar Sweets & Departure

Time Segment	Activities	Dessert/Food Focus
Morning	The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Visit the GEM, home to the magnificent Treasures of Tutankhamun.
Mid-day	Lunch: Lunch featuring an iconic street dish: Hawawshi (Egyptian pita bread stuffed with spiced minced meat).	Hawawshi
Afternoon	Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Explore the historic bazaar and Al-Moez Street.	Local Café Experience: Egyptian coffee or mint tea.
Evening	Sweets Safari Finale & Departure: Visit a famous pastry shop for an authentic bowl of hot Umm Ali. Sample classic Konafa and Basbousa. Transfer back to the airport or your preferred drop-off location.	Umm Ali, Konafa, Basbousa
Accommodation	Final Day (No accommodation).

Included:

Hotel accommodation for 2 nights (B&B basis) in Cairo.
All ground transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle (including Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo round trip).
Expert local guide for 3 days.
All entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites.
All specified Lunches, Dinners, Desserts, Sweets, and Local Food Tastings (as per itinerary).
All taxes and service charges.

Excluded:

International flights.
Tipping (recommended).
Personal expenses.

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