Itinerary

1. Giza Pyramids - Egyptian Museum - Old Cairo - Citadel Cairo - Khan El-Khalili Bazar

   • Our tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and start one of our Cairo & Giza Tours. 
   • Transfer to discover one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
   • You will 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, and the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus), and three small pyramids. 
   • Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; and visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren.
   • This temple served two functions: First, it was used to purify 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 opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
   • Then go to visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, which is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, dating back about 5,000 years of art which is considered the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world. 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, and many priceless statues and other artifacts were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922 when a tomb was excavated, can also be seen. Egyptian Museum It is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt.
   • Then move to visit Old Cairo.
   • Visit Babylon Fortress, known as the Wax Palace of Babylon Castle, is an ancient fortress located in the city of Cairo in Egypt. The fortress is considered one of the largest fortresses witnessed by the Roman civilization in Egypt and is one of the largest fortresses built by the empire, as well as the center on which the city of Fustat was built.
   • Then move to visit the fascinating wonders such as the Hanging Church built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. Also, in the Basilica style. The Hanging Church of Cairo rises majestically on the ancient tower of the fortress of Babylon. With an interior full of symbolism and icons, it has become one of the most visited monuments of the most magnetic city in Egypt. And no wonder, with an essence that mixes Roman, Egyptian and Babylonian architecture, it becomes a place where legend and history blur.
   • Then move to visit the church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which has a special place among the other Coptic churches because it is linked to the path of the Holy Family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt. According to Christian belief, the church's name is attributed to both Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred in the region of Rusafa in Syria.
   • No one can be in Coptic Cairo without visiting the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church, and now located behind the "Hanging Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary".
   • Transfer to the Citadel of Salah al-Din, built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions of Cairo. It offers privileged views of the city, where you will see the view of all of Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali's "Alabaster Mosque", which is considered the largest to be built at the beginning of the 19th century by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Turkish style.
   • Drive to Khan El-Khalili Bazar, (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colourful, 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.
   • You will be transferred back to your hotel.