Cairo Highlights

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Cairo Highlights

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Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Egyptian Museum

Morning Meet-Up: Our tour guide will greet you and take you to the Giza Plateau to explore the wonders of the Old Kingdom.
Pyramids of Giza: Discover the last surviving ancient wonder: the Pyramids of Cheops, Mykerinus, and Chephren. Your expert Egyptologist will share the fascinating history behind these monumental structures. Capture stunning photos of the Pyramids rising from the golden sands.
Visit the Sphinx: Say hello to the Great Sphinx, a majestic figure over 3,000 years old.
Saqqara: Next, travel to the Pyramid of Saqqara, also known as the Pyramid of Djoser. This site marks the first use of the pyramid shape for a royal tomb, built over 4,000 years ago in the ancient necropolis of Memphis.
Lunch Break: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
Egyptian Museum: After lunch, explore the Cairo Museum, home to exquisite artifacts from Ancient Egypt, royal mummies, and the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Return to Hotel: Your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Day 2: Islamic and Coptic Cairo

Ottoman Architecture: Start your day in the medieval district by visiting the Alabaster Mosque, built by Muhammad Ali Pasha as a tribute to his son between 1830 and 1848.
Sultan Hassan Mosque: Explore this impressive Islamic complex from the Mamluk era, which includes both a mosque and a madrassa that once taught the four schools of Islamic thought.
Coptic Cairo: Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, known for its Geniza, and believed to be the site where Moses was found by Pharaoh’s daughter.
Hanging Church: Admire the Hanging Church, located above the gate of the ancient Babylon Fortress, and examine the 13 pillars supporting its nave.
El Moez Street: Take a stroll down El Moez Street, enjoying the beautiful architecture, madrassas, and traditional homes. Optionally visit Bayt El Suheymi or the Sultan Qalawun Complex.
Return to Hotel: Your guide will accompany you back to your hotel.

Tour Description

Cairo Highlights

Welcome to Cairo, a bustling city filled with the sounds of traffic and calls to prayer. Experience its rich history and culture on a 2-day tour with an expert Egyptologist, exploring key sites like the Pyramids, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, El Moez Street. Let the vibrant colors, sounds, and aromas enhance your visit.

Highlights

Relax with comfortable Modern air-conditioned transportation
The Pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Mykerinus, and Chephren and Museum of Cairo
The famous step pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara
Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque
Ben Ezra Synagogue, Hanging church, El Moez street, Sultan Qalawoun Complex
Ancient legends that bring the sites back to live
Experience tailored to your preferences on a private tour
Qualified Egyptology Guide with real Egyptology Degree(multi-language)
The most Interesting part of Cairo, culture, history, food, people, and much more

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Included/Excluded

Pickup from your hotel in Cairo and return
All Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle
Egyptology Guide
Bottled Mineral Water
Snacks
Taxes

Entrance Fees
Lunch
Tipping

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