2 days discovering Ancient Egypt top tourist Attractions in Cairo
2 days
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Day 1: Pick up then visit Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx,Sakkara and Memphis
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
At 8:00 am you will be picked up by your tour guide who is an Egyptologist from Cairo or Giza hotel. You will be transferred by air-conditioned modern car to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza which is UNESCO-listed and the only surviving Ancient Wonder all over the world; the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus where you can capture some photos with the panoramic view to share with your friends, there are also some smaller pyramids that were tombs of the queens. You can optionally with additional cost either climb the Great Pyramid or visit King Khufu's solar boat (you need not to worry as your guide can arrange everything for you). Have 25 minutes of riding a camel nearby the pyramids enjoying the panoramic view. Then, you will visit the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
Afterwards, you will have a lunch break at a good quality restaurant with a nice view over the Great Pyramids. Upon finishing your lunch the tour will be resumed and you will be heading to visit Saqqara where you can see the Pyramid of Djoser that may be considered Egypt's oldest pyramid. You can also enter the pyramid of Teti and explore the ancient texts as well as watching the wonderful reliefs in the tombs of the nobles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Memphis Museum, Cairo Egypt
The Open Air Museum at Memphis is one of the truly "must see" sites in Egypt!. In Memphis, you can visit this historical Open Air Museum, which amongst other artifacts exhibits a limestone colossus of King Ramses II.
This enormous statue, carved in limestone, (and missing the King's feet) is about 10m (33.8ft) long. You can also see a stunning, giant alabaster Sphinx, weighing more than 80 tons, which once stood outside the massive temple of the god Ptah. You can also experience the sight of the remains of granite statues, showcasing Ramses II, as well as granite coffins and commemorative tablets from later periods.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Pick up then visit the Egyptian museum, Old Cairo and Khan El Khlili Bazar
Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
At 8:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start your private tour. Your will first visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum where you can watch wide collections of Ancient Egypt artifacts; such as King Tutankhamen’s amazing and very unique treasures including his golden mask, precious jewelry and his sandals. You can optionally with extra cost enter the mummies’ room where you can see some of the long-lost pharaohs such as Ramses II. Upon finishing your interesting tour in the Egyptian museum, you will have a lunch break
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Salah El Din Al Ayouby Citadel, Al Abageyah, Qesm Al Khalifah، Cairo Governorate, Egypt
After lunch the tour will be resumed and you will be visiting Old Cairo that is UNESCO-listed and you will certainly have a special tour in which you will be visiting: Mohammed Ali Pasha Mosque located on the highest point inside the Citadel of Saladin which is a very unique Islamic monument itself
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Enjoy Old Cairo by seeing the Hanging Church that dates back to the 3rd Century. Also see Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of Abu Serga, where the holy crypt and family were in hiding.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan El Khalili, it's great bazaar since more than 600 years and it's very famous of the old style Cafe like El Fishawy where we will be able to try local Egyptian drink like mint tea or green tea, also we will be able to walk in el moaaz street to see the ancient mosques and schools and mausoleums. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Pick up then visit Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx,Sakkara and Memphis
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
At 8:00 am you will be picked up by your tour guide who is an Egyptologist from Cairo or Giza hotel. You will be transferred by air-conditioned modern car to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza which is UNESCO-listed and the only surviving Ancient Wonder all over the world; the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus where you can capture some photos with the panoramic view to share with your friends, there are also some smaller pyramids that were tombs of the queens. You can optionally with additional cost either climb the Great Pyramid or visit King Khufu's solar boat (you need not to worry as your guide can arrange everything for you). Have 25 minutes of riding a camel nearby the pyramids enjoying the panoramic view. Then, you will visit the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
Afterwards, you will have a lunch break at a good quality restaurant with a nice view over the Great Pyramids. Upon finishing your lunch the tour will be resumed and you will be heading to visit Saqqara where you can see the Pyramid of Djoser that may be considered Egypt's oldest pyramid. You can also enter the pyramid of Teti and explore the ancient texts as well as watching the wonderful reliefs in the tombs of the nobles.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Memphis Museum, Cairo Egypt
The Open Air Museum at Memphis is one of the truly "must see" sites in Egypt!. In Memphis, you can visit this historical Open Air Museum, which amongst other artifacts exhibits a limestone colossus of King Ramses II.
This enormous statue, carved in limestone, (and missing the King's feet) is about 10m (33.8ft) long. You can also see a stunning, giant alabaster Sphinx, weighing more than 80 tons, which once stood outside the massive temple of the god Ptah. You can also experience the sight of the remains of granite statues, showcasing Ramses II, as well as granite coffins and commemorative tablets from later periods.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Pick up then visit the Egyptian museum, Old Cairo and Khan El Khlili Bazar
Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
At 8:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start your private tour. Your will first visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum where you can watch wide collections of Ancient Egypt artifacts; such as King Tutankhamen’s amazing and very unique treasures including his golden mask, precious jewelry and his sandals. You can optionally with extra cost enter the mummies’ room where you can see some of the long-lost pharaohs such as Ramses II. Upon finishing your interesting tour in the Egyptian museum, you will have a lunch break
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Salah El Din Al Ayouby Citadel, Al Abageyah, Qesm Al Khalifah، Cairo Governorate, Egypt
After lunch the tour will be resumed and you will be visiting Old Cairo that is UNESCO-listed and you will certainly have a special tour in which you will be visiting: Mohammed Ali Pasha Mosque located on the highest point inside the Citadel of Saladin which is a very unique Islamic monument itself
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Enjoy Old Cairo by seeing the Hanging Church that dates back to the 3rd Century. Also see Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of Abu Serga, where the holy crypt and family were in hiding.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan El Khalili, it's great bazaar since more than 600 years and it's very famous of the old style Cafe like El Fishawy where we will be able to try local Egyptian drink like mint tea or green tea, also we will be able to walk in el moaaz street to see the ancient mosques and schools and mausoleums. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 2x Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- bottle of water every day
- 30 minutes camel ride
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
- Entry/Admission - Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Entry/Admission - Memphis Museum
- Entry/Admission - Egyptian Antiquities Museum
- Entry/Admission - Salah El Din Al Ayouby Citadel
Not included
- Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids, Solar Boat museum & The mummies room)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
40%
Original
15%
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