Cairo Highlights
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$54.00
Duration
2 days
Max People
30
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Itinerary
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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