Cairo

Day 2

Cairo

Day 2

Day 1

Day 1

Day tour to Saqqara- Dahshur-Giza

The Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo

Day tour to Saqqara- Dahshur-Giza

The Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo

Cairo photo gallery

2 days - Cairo Pyramids, Ancient and Medieval history

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Short Description: Two intensive days of experiencing Cairo and its history.
Learn about the evolution of pyramid building by visiting the 3 most important pyramid sites in Egypt. Learn about Christian, Medieval and Islamic history of the city referred to as “Mother of the World”.

Visit Saqqara, including the Step pyramid and the Nobles tombs. including the Step pyramid, Titi or Onas pyramid and the Nobles tombs. Visit Dahshur, including the Bent pyramid and the Red pyramid. Lunch. Visit Giza, including the Great pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, Khafre pyramid, Menkaure pyramid, and the Nobles Tombs. Tour duration 8 – 9 hours. Overnight stay in Cairo. Optional tours and activities: Please notify us beforehand of optional tours you would like.

Going inside the great pyramid
Camel rides
Attend the Giza sound and light show in the evening.

30 km (19 miles) from Cairo, Saqqara is an archaeological site which continues to reveal its treasures through new discoveries. The site covers 7km (4.4 miles) on the West bank of the Nile. Best known for its step pyramids, Saqqara was the necropolis of the capital, Memphis. Buried here were people and also many sacred animals. Construction here continued from 3,050 BC with 1st Dynasty funerary structures to 6th century AD Coptic monasteries. The highlights of the site are the step pyramid (pyramid of Djoser), pyramid of Unas Or Titi, and the Nobles tombs. Other sites may be visited depending on time and availability, such as the Serapeum and Imhotep Museum. 10 km (6 miles) south of Saqqara we visit Dahshur, which shows the change from the step pyramid method of construction to the true pyramid shape. Two of the pyramids here are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt. These were commissioned by 4th Dynasty king Snefru (2649-2609 BC). Highlights of the site include the Bent pyramid, Red pyramid which is second in size only to the great Giza Pyramid, and other pyramids. Lunch at a good place to try Egyptian food. The Giza pyramids are the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, more than 4,000 years after their construction they still leave visitors in fascinated awe. The Great pyramid of Khufu (2609-2584 BC) is the largest pyramid in Egypt and the world and the oldest of the Giza pyramids, 138 metres (453 feet) high. We also see the pyramids of Khafre, Menkaure, and pyramids of the Queens. Entering the Great pyramid is an option and a memorable experience, however this is not recommended if you experience claustrophobia or are not in good health. The interiors of the pyramids are not decorated but are noteworthy for the advanced engineering involved in their construction. Other attractions include the tombs of the Nobles, the Sphinx and its Temple. The Sphinx was carved from one piece of limestone and is 60 meters (197 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) wide. Overnight in Cairo.

Visit the Egyptian museum, including the King Tutankhamun collection and the Animals Mummies room. This visit will be transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum, when it opens. Lunch at Abo Tarek restaurant. Visit Coptic Old Cairo, including the Hanging church, Abu Serga Church, The Holy Crypt. Visit the Citadel including the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali. Walking tour in Al-Mu’izz Street. Visit Khan el Khalili market. Tour duration is 11-12 hours.

Optional tours and activities: Please notify us beforehand of optional tours you would like.

Attend a folk show at historic Al Ghouri Caravansary.
Have dinner at Khan el Khalili

Dressing code: conservative need to include or not? Dress code was not included in other revised itineraries

Visit the Egyptian museum, including the King Tutankhamun collection and the Animals Mummies room. OR visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, when it opens. The museum contains a vast collection of artifacts and gives you an understanding of the richness of the art and culture once situated at many of the sites you will visit elsewhere in Egypt.

Lunch at Abo Tarek restaurant which is famous for koshari, the most common fast food in Egypt, a mix of rice, pasta, lentils , chickpeas, fried onion, and tomato sauce.

Coptic Old Cairo is the oldest area of Cairo and includes mosques, churches, synagogues and a Roman fortress, with great diversity within one area. Highlights include the Hanging church, Abu Serga church, the Holy Crypt,

The Citadel was built to protect Cairo from the Crusaders, construction under Saladin began in 1176 AD. The impressive fortress includes museums, palaces, mosques and terraces with expansive views over Cairo. Rulers of Egypt lived here for about 700 years. The highlights are the Mohamed Ali mosque, also known as the Alabaster mosque, built 1830-1848 AD and including the tomb of Mohamed Ali, and Al-Nasir Mohammed Mosque.
Walking tour in Al-Mu’izz Street, the area with the best preserved medieval Islamic architecture: mosques including Azhar mosque and university, madrasa (schools), houses with exquisite details, mausoleums, sabils (public fountains for drinking water), wikalas (caravanserai), Sufi monasteries, synagogues, and markets.
Our visit to Khan el Khalili market is a unique experience of walking through a bazaar which began its life in 1382 and continues its vibrant life in modern Egypt. It is an opportunity to see examples of many Egyptian crafts and Fishawy, a historic cafe.

Quotation in USD - Per Person in a group of ---

Tours.

Transfers.

Tour Guide fees.

Meals (as mentioned)

Boat rides

Bottled water during the trip

Felucca ride

Entry Fees General tickets as mentioned (Today Price)

Not Including:

Overland accommodation.

Flights. Once you give us the travel date, will give the price and book for you.

Drinks during included meals

Optional tours

Tipping

Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.

Notes:

Entry fees for The Great Pyramid If available 31$ P.P

The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.

The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government practices, currency rate change or economic problems.

Transfers in Sedan cars. (in case a van requested extra cost is added). Note: using a Sedan car in Cairo requires an extra short walk in 2 attractions, the Citadel and the Museum of Civilization. If big size luggage included Van in all destinations by default.