4 Days Classic Tour to Giza Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
CHILDREN POLICY:
0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person
Route
A AswanB LuxorC Alexandria
Day 1
Arrival, Hotel Check-In and Dinner cruise
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with the immigration and customs procedures. Then, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. You will have the rest of the day at your leisure to relax or explore the city on your own. In the evening, you will enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile River, where you will savor a delicious buffet and watch a live show of belly dancing, tanoura, and folkloric music. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2
Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, GEM, Saqqara Pyramids, and Memphis
After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your tour by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will see the three main pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, as well as the smaller pyramids of the queens and the nobles. You will also have a chance to enter one of the pyramids (extra ticket required) and marvel at the ancient engineering. Next, you will visit the Sphinx, the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, and the Valley Temple, where the mummification of the king took place. After that, you will drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the new and largest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world. The museum displays more than 100,000 objects, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun and his famous golden mask. You will also see the royal mummies, the statues of the pharaohs, the artifacts of the daily life, and the religious and funerary objects. You will also have the option to visit the GEM Conservation Center, where you can see how the experts preserve and restore the ancient treasures (extra ticket required). Then, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and continue your tour to Saqqara, the vast necropolis of the ancient capital of Memphis. Here, you will see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone structure in the world, and the Pyramid of Teti, where you can admire the beautiful hieroglyphs inside. You will also visit some of the tombs of the nobles, such as the Tomb of Kagemni and the Tomb of Mereruka, and see the stunning reliefs and paintings depicting the daily life of the ancient Egyptians. Finally, you will visit Memphis, the first capital of Egypt and the center of the Old Kingdom. You will see the colossal statue of Ramses II, the alabaster sphinx, and the open-air museum that showcases the remains of the ancient city. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3
Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Old Cairo
After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your tour by visiting the Egyptian Museum, the largest and most important museum of Egyptian antiquities. You will see the amazing collection of artifacts, statues, mummies, and jewelry from different periods of the Egyptian history, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun and the Royal Mummy Room (extra ticket required). You will also have the option to visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is expected to open in 2024 and display more than 100,000 objects in a modern and interactive way (extra ticket required). Next, you will visit the Cairo Citadel, a medieval fortress that was built by Salah al-Din in the 12th century to protect the city from the Crusaders. You will see the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, which is the most prominent landmark of the citadel and has a beautiful dome and minarets. You will also see the panoramic view of Cairo from the citadel walls. Then, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and continue your tour to Old Cairo, where you will discover the religious monuments of the three Abrahamic faiths: Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. You will visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest and most famous churches in Egypt, which is built on the ruins of a Roman tower. You will also visit the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight to Egypt. You will also visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest and most historic synagogue in Cairo, which was originally a Christian church. After that, you will visit the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the oldest and largest market in Cairo, where you can find a variety of goods, such as souvenirs, antiques, spices, perfumes, and jewelry. You can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at one of the traditional cafes, such as the famous El Fishawy. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4
Hotel Breakfast and Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure
Included
Meet and greet service at the airport
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Private Egyptologist guide throughout the tours
Bottled water during the tours
Dinner cruise on the Nile River with live entertainment
All service charges and taxes
Excluded
International flights.
Visa fees.
Tipping.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
