Itinerary

1. Explore the Wonders of the New and Old Regions of Cairo

   • Meet your tour guide in Cairo and visit the following places:
     • The Pyramids of Giza
       • Head to see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small nearby pyramids.
       • Continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid (the second-largest pyramid in Giza), the remains of the funeral temple, and the Pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus) and the 3 small pyramids. 
       • Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which has the head of a pharaoh and 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 purposes: first, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial and second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. 
       • Take pictures at the plateau where three pyramids rise from the sands.
     • Egyptian Museum
       • Visit 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. It is considered the world's largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art where 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 that were kept in the King's tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922 when a tomb was excavated, can also be seen. Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt.
     • Citadel of Salah al-Din
       • Proceed to see 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 and offers privileged views of the city. 
       • 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 for over 45 years. It is built in Turkish style.
     • Old Cairo
       • Head to the Old Cairo area and visit Babylon Fortress, also known as the Wax Palace or Babylon Castle. It is an ancient fortress considered one of the largest fortresses witnessed by the Roman civilization in Egypt and one of the largest fortresses built by the empire, as well as the center on which the city of Fustat was built.
       • Explore the wonders, such as the Hanging Church built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century 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.
       • Go further to see 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 name of the church is attributed to both Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred in the region of Rusafa in Syria.
       • Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church, and now located behind the "Hanging Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary".
     • Amr Ibn EI-Aas
       • Visit Amr Ibn El-Aas mosque, the very first mosque built in Egypt and then transfer to important mosques and high places of worship for the Islam faith in Cairo. With 80 percent of its population as Islam, see fantastic architecture built here.
   • Return to hotel.