See the Ancient Treasures and Highlights of Cairo in 3 Days
Highlights
Cairo, Giza
religious, cultural, museums
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Join us to explore the historical monuments and sculptures in the city of Cairo. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Abu Sirga Church, and the Pyramids of Giza. Head to the Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque, said to be the first Islamic monument in Cairo, which served as a centre of Islamic learning for 600 years and enjoy strolling through the beautiful, bustling streets of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrive in Cairo
- Meet your tour guide after arriving from the Cairo International Airport, where a representative will assist you with arrival procedures and take you to the hotel. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
- Enjoy a dinner cruise on the river Nile for two hours (optional).
Overnight in Cairo.
(Welcome drinks)
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Day 2- Explore the Giza Pyramids and Old Cairo
- Have breakfast and head to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world- The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small pyramids. You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufu's son (the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site), the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids.
- Proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren.
- Visit 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, you'll continue across the plateau for a photo of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background.
- Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back about 5,000 years of art. It is considered the world's most extensive and most valuable collection of Egyptian art. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the rest are in stores, and the Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display. Many priceless statues and artifacts were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922. It can also be seen in the Egyptian Museum. It is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum houses a vast store of priceless objects from earlier times to the Greco-Roman period and is worth seeing. After this, you will be served a warm, delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
- Head to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century in the Basilica style. Also, see the Abu Sirga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, which date back to the beginning of the 15th century AD. It was built in the Basilica style above the cave where the Holy Family took refuge.
- See the Amr Ibn El-Aas mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt.
- Drive to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East, and after that, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
(Meal: breakfast) -
Day 3- Departure
- Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Cairo International airport for your onward destination.
(Meal: breakfast)
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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This is a private tour |