Itinerary

1. Cairo highlights tour

   • Upon your arrival at International Cairo Airport, you will find your Rep holding our company sign and waiting to assist you at the airport, and then you will meet a professional tour guide, who will give you full attention from the first moment and accompany you with a private air-conditioned car to begin your tour in Cairo.
   • NMEC and Pyramids from Cairo Airport
     • Start your day by visiting one of Egypt's most attractive pharaonic sights, Giza Necropolis, to witness the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
     • There, you will find many pyramids and tombs dating back to the 4th dynasty, the Old Kingdom.
     • Additionally, the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing today, is the pyramid of King Cheops. Also, the tour will include passing by Princesses' and Queens' Pyramids.
     • Then, move to the valley temple of King Chefren. This temple was used during the purification of the king's mummy and its mummification. Continue to the Great Sphinx with a lion body and human head. According to the Pharaonic beliefs, he is guarding this great necropolis.
     • Take some time at Giza Plateau to visit the Papyrus Museum for shopping and enjoy taking fabulous photos with Giza Plateau views.
     • Have you tried camel or horse riding in Egypt? Try the camel or horse ride at Giza Pyramids for 2 hours during sunrise or sunset. While experiencing the camel or horse ride, you will enjoy the fascinating view of the Giza plateau.
     • After that, go to Fustat City to visit one of the newest museums in Egypt, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization; The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization narrates in the main hall the achievements of the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.
     • Then, continue to the museum's crown jewel, the Royal Mummies Hall, displaying 22 royal mummies unearthed from preserved tombs. Walk around leisurely in this room and look at kings and queens as Queen Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis III, and Ramses II resting in peace in their final home beside some of their funeral furniture for providing you with the feeling of strolling down the Valley of Kings where most of the mummies were originally resting.
     • Also, there is a temporary exhibition about the history of four Egyptian Crafts through the Different Eras (pottery, textile, wood, and jewellery).
     • Then you will stop to have lunch at a good quality local restaurant.
     • Continue to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt. This church was the seat of the Coptic Pope at the beginning of the eleventh century AD. It is called the hanging because it was built on a tower of Babylon Fortress, established during the Roman period in the 2nd century AD.
     • Also, the Cavern Church, St. Sergius, St. Bacchus Church, or Abu Serga Church. It is one of the most famous churches in Egypt. In that place, the Holy Family stayed during their journey in Egypt.
     • Then, discover Ibraham Ben-Ezra Synagogue, the most famous Jewish landmark in Cairo. This synagogue dates back to the 9th century AD. It had an old copy of the Old Testament.
     • Our team will drive you back to Cairo Airport at the end of the tour.