Itinerary

1. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

   • Get picked up by your Egypt tour representative from your hotel in Cairo and start the tour. 
   • Transfer to discover one of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small pyramids. 
   • Continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre's (Kaphren) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site, the remains of the Funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. 
   • Then, proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren.
   • Pay a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. 
   • After visiting the pyramids, continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
   • Then move to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, which dates back to over 5000 years of art and is considered the world's largest collection of Egyptian art.
   • Explore the Mosques, places, streets and neighbourhoods. Take a stroll around one of the oldest streets in Egypt, Al Moez Le Din Allah Street. It is an eloquent site of historical Cairo with various monuments spread along both sides of the street, such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr. 
   • Then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments, where you will visit the Barqouq mosque, School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, the Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital and School of Qalawoon etc. Also, you will be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi, which is 350 years old. 
   • Go for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street. The Darb al-Ahmar area hosts several other interesting trades and crafts. Facing Bab Zuweila and going further up north in Suq al-Selah Street, you will come across the Saddlemakers Market called Suq al-Surugiyyiah, which produces all kinds of leatherware. From here, we will be in Al Moez Street, the most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo. 
   • Return to the Hotel.