Itinerary

1. Giza & Cairo Tour

   • Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start the tour.
   • Transfer to discover one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops),3 small pyramids. 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 3 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 visits 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 then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
   • Next, head to the Citadel of Salah al-Din was 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 and offers privileged views of the city. You will see the view of all of Cairo as you visit Mohamed Ali's "Alabaster Mosque", considered the largest to be built at the beginning of the 19th century. The ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) ruled Egypt for over 45 years & it was built in Turkish style.
   • Afterwards, go to Old Cairo and visit Babylon Fortress, known as the Wax Palace or Babylon Castle. it 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.
   • Continue to explore the built wonders such as the Hanging Church that was built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century.  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.
   • Explore the church of St. Sergius and Bacchus 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 name of the church 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".
   • Later, drive to Khan El-Khalili Bazar (if there's enough time), one of the Middle East's most famous and oldest bazaars. 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 to conclude the tour.