Cairo Trip Overview
See the classic sites of ancient Egypt on your first Visit to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Sakkara ,, Marvel the Citadel with the Alabaster Mosque , Coptic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum in the Second day
Highlights
Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser at the Sakkara archaeological site
Visit Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
See the classic sites of ancient Egypt on your first Visit to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Sakkara ,, Marvel the Citadel with the Alabaster Mosque , Coptic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum in the Second day
Highlights
Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser at the Sakkara archaeological site
Visit Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza Pyramid, Sakkara & Memphis Full-Day Tour
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Start your day with pick-up at your hotel and travel with your guide to the Giza Plateau.
When you reach the Giza Plateau, your Egyptology guide will introduce you to the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. You may have a chance for camel or horse ride if you want
Learn How the pyramids have been built
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
The next stop on the tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Saqqara archaeological site. Built around 2630 BC, this special pyramid is the world’s oldest major stone structure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
You’ll continue on to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Having reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis boasts stunning ancient sites. Later you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Full Day Tour To Islamic & Coptic Cairo and Egyptian Museum
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Start your day by the picked up from your hotel to enjoy a spiritual day tour to the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo.
First, see Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue your tour to old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo’allaka church, then to St. Sergius, which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by visiting the Famous Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue your tour to visit the Egyptian Museum which displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.
Later you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
