Itinerary

1. Explore the Ancient Pyramids of Giza

   • Get picked up by your Egypt tour representative from your hotel in Cairo and start the tour. 
   • Head 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. 
   • 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.
   • Proceed to visit Old Cairo. First stop is the Babylon Fortress, known as the Wax Palace or Babylon Castle. It is an ancient fortress located in the city of Cairo in Egypt and is considered one of the largest fortresses witnessed by the Roman civilization in Egypt. It is one of the largest fortresses built by the empire, as well as the center on which the city of Fustat was built.
   • Go to the fascinated built wonders such as the Hanging Church that was built between the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. It is built in the Basilica style.
   • Then, head to the church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which has a special place among the other Coptic churches as 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".
   • Head to the Cairo Tower or El-Gezira tower (Brag El-Qahari in the Arabic language) which is considered one of the most prominent features of the Egyptian capital.
   • Return to the hotel.