Why choose this Cairo tour?
Value for Money.
→ Diverse destinations.
→ 24/7 Support team.
→ Fast Booking.
→ Magnificent Service.
→ Specialist Tour Guides.
→ Considerable Sights.
→ Air-Conditioned Vehicles
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
Make the Most of Your Cairo Adventure
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Itinerary Breakdown
Value for Money.
→ Diverse destinations.
→ 24/7 Support team.
→ Fast Booking.
→ Magnificent Service.
→ Specialist Tour Guides.
→ Considerable Sights.
→ Air-Conditioned Vehicles
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza Pyramids & Memphis And Saqqara
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Saqqara step pyramid is what started the golden age of pyramids constructions of ancient Egypt. It was constructed by the genius Imhotep the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Memphis city was founded by king Menes to be the official capital of Egypt and the home of the god Ptah the patron of creation and artwork.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Giza pyramids complex is the vault of the immortals that dates to more than 4000 years and include the three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the sole Guardian the great sphinx and the valley temple.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Kufu pyramid is the finest example of the eminence, it is one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world built in 2580 BC in 20 years using 2,300,000 blocks of limestone which makes it older than 4500 years old.
The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx is the oldest colossal statue in existence that served as a source for inspiration to countless travelers and artists throughout history.
The Valley Temple
The valley temple is where the secret of immortality is hidden, it is where the extraordinary mummification process took place since the old kingdom “2686-2181BC”.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Delicious Local Egyptian lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Islamic And Coptic Cairo
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
The Hanging Church
The hanging church dates to the 5th century AD where it was constructed on the southern wall of a Roman fortress called Babylon where the holy family hid. The church served as the resident for the Coptic patriarch for a long time.
Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque
Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque was the first mosque to be built in Africa in 641 AD which inspired the creation of all the mosques in Cairo.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Ben Ezra Synagogue is not like any other monument located in Egypt. It dates back to the 19th century which was used to church before being transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Citadel of Salah El-Din
Salah El-Din citadel is a heavenly guardian angel dating back to more than 800 years. It was construction in 1182 AD by the great Ruler the victorious Salah El-Din where it served as the center of rule and as a powerful fortress against foreign invaders like the crusaders & napoleon’s French troops.
Mosque of Mohamed Ali
Mohamed Ali mosque is named the alabaster mosque because of its unique design and the extensive usage of marble which was built between 1830 and 1848 AD to be a replica of the blue mosque in Istanbul.
After that, enjoy your delicious lunch with your tour guide in a restaurant located in Cairo, then continue your tours in Cairo starting with:
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Mosque of Sultan Hassan is a primal example of the early Islamic Mamluk architecture between 1356 A.D and 1363 A.D. The Mosque is 150m in length and covering 7,906 sq m inland and its walls reach the height of 36 m.
AI Rifai Mosque
Mosque of AI Rifai is a vision of beauty located in Midan al-Qal’a in Cairo next to the Cairo Citadel and opposite the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. The mosque was constructed on a 6,500 sq m and began construction in 1868 and completed in 1912.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Sultan Hassan whose name was set of his famous mosque in old cairo asked prince Muhammad Ibn Babylik Al-Muhassani to supervise the construction of his Mosque and Madrasa in 1361 AD, the constructions continued for 4 years when the work was almost done before sultan Hassan disappeared, it’s said that he was killed. The work was finished by one of his assistants, Bashir Al Gamdar. The mosque site was knowen as souk Al Khayl or Horses Market. The Mosque was built of stones with some parts of bricks faced with stones.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. You can find the typical tourist trinkets here, but don’t let them distract you from the genuinely fine shopping to be found here.
There is a spice market where you can buy fresh spices of any variety. The perfume market is awash with countless mixing scents of essential oils. Deeper into the market there are gold vendors and antique shops full of interesting pieces.
There are fabric shops and carpet vendors and sellers of just about anything you might desire. If you cannot find what you are looking for, do not hesitate to ask a vendor because there is a good chance they will know where to find it.
Even if you are not looking to buy, taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine district, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Egyptian Museum – Civilization Museum – Nile felucca
Stop At: Nile River, Cairo 15662 Egypt
Discover Felucca Rides On The Nile In Cairo. These Egyptian sailboats have been used for millennia to move up & down the Nile, but they are also an ideal way for a relaxing night, making the most of stay.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
visit to Cairo Museum
The museum itself is 118 years old and one of UNESCO heritage sites
It hosts over 100,000 of original artifacts representing timeline of our Egyptian History from 5000 BC till the late period
Among of them the golden collection of Tutankhamen
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC, Al Fustat Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We will visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization at Fustat Area
Fustat is the earliest Islamic Capital in Egypt and Africa
The Museum Hosts the royal mummies of Egyptian kings and queens and they were transferred lately to it in the famous Royal Mummies Parade
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Delicious Local Egyptian lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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