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Overview
This tour is designed to show you the best that Cairo has to offer in 5 days. It will take you through Cairo famous landmarks, attractions and museums such as the Egyptian Museum, the Giza pyramids and the old mosques and churches. It ensures you have some relaxation time on the Nile and in Cairo famous parks and markets. This planning takes into consideration the fact that you can skip most of the infamous long lines, which means that you can actually do and see more. If you are looking for a completely stress free vacation then this is the plan for you.
What's included
Bottled water
Breakfast
Transportation in air-conditioned car
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Cairo, arrival
Cairo
Pass by
Upon arrival at the airport, our rep will meet and help you through passport control. Then, in a private air-conditioned car, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids
The Pyramids Of Giza
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy the tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx; the guide will provide you with the history of the area. You will visit all the pyramids of the area and stop at the Sphinx and the valley temple.
Saqqara Pyramid
2h · Admission ticket included
You will carry on with a visit to Sakkara, where the oldest pyramid of king Zoser was built in 2800 BC. Enjoy the colored wall painting by entering one of the tombs of the nobles.
Mit Rahina Museum
1h · Admission ticket included
Proceed to Memphis, the oldest capital city of Ancient Egypt; you will be impressed by the giant colossus of Ramses the great, the alabaster Sphinx, and many more monuments in the open-air museum.
Day 3: Cairo
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
2h · Admission ticket included
Discover the Egyptian Museum, which houses thousands of artifacts. Your guide will explain the highlights. Surely you will enjoy the treasures of King Tut. Then. you will enjoy free time to go and browse here and there. you might like to see the royal mummy room.
Citadel of Saladin
2h
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel, you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built-in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same style as the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul. Your guide will explain the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the top.
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
1h
Enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo. In Khan el Khalili bazaar, you'll enjoy strolling through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. you can spend some time having a local drink in one of the oldest cafes in Cairo El Fishawy.
Day 4: Old Cairo
Coptic Cairo
2h · Admission ticket included
Start your tour with the Coptic area where you will visit the Roman fortress of Babylon. The fort was built in the 1st century A.D; the ruins of one of the towers still exist while a very impressive church was built on the walls of another known as the Hanging church. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, the Hanging church was built in a basilica style. Let your eyes and feelings absorb the beauty of the icons, the altars, and the pulpit. Then carry on to Abu Serga or St Sergius church. It is also known as the cavern church as the holy family stayed in the cave underneath the church during the escape journey in Egypt, a short walk will lead you to the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. The temple is famous for the Geniza: an archive of valuable and rare documents.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
1h · Admission ticket included
move to the mosques. The Madrassa-Mosque of Sultan Hassan is considered the pyramid of Islamic structures. This place was used as a school, mosque, and mausoleum. Your guide will provide you with an introduction to the main elements of the mosque.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
1h · Admission ticket included
A short drive will take you to the 1150-year-old mosque of Ibn Tulun.it is the oldest and best-preserved mosque in Egypt. and the most well-preserved mosque in Cairo with its unique tower and walls.
Day 5: Cairo, departure
Cairo
Pass by
After breakfast at the hotel, be ready for an escort to the airport for final departure
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Departure Point: centrally located Cairo and Giza hotel
Return Point: Tour returns to original point of departure
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
