Itinerary
- Cairo: Early in the morning (around 8 am) meeting with our qualified archaeologist guide to start the tour, and pick up from the hotel to start this magnificent tour of the world heritage site; the pyramids of Giza.
- Cairo Citadel: Early in the morning with our tour guide, departure from the hotel to begin the tour towards the biggest citadel we have in Egypt where Salah El Din and his soldiers stayed when they came to Egypt 1167 A.D. To prevent the invasion of the crusaders, then you will be able to see one of the very unique mosques of the world, Alabaster Mosque of Muhamad Ali, which is date back to the 1830. Explore the beauty of the Islamic art and learn more about the Muslims and Islam if you are interested in that.
- Coptic Cairo: Transfer from the Citadel of Salah El Din to the Old Cairo to see the Coptic Cairo.
- The Hanging Church: We enjoy the oldest spot in the capital which is Coptic Cairo where you will visit the Holy Crept of Virgin Mary and where she hided with Jesus during her visit. See the oldest church built in Egypt, the Hanging Church, learn why we call it the hanging church, and see one of very popular Jewish synagogues of Ben Ezra.
- Khan Al-Khalili: Then continue to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar for one hour, to explore vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.
- Cairo: Transfer from the Khan El Khalili Bazaar to the restaurant; a place in Cairo with Egyptian food (price not included)
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo: We continue the fascinating tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, the richest in monuments and pieces in the world. This museum was inaugurated in November 1902. It has more than 80 thousand pieces. Here are the masterpieces of the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman era. We discovered with the qualified archaeologist guide this history is so important.
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Transfer from the Egyptian Museum back to the hotel; departure point in the morning.
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Pick up from the hotel of stay and return at the end of the tour to the hotel.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- An Egyptian qualified archaeologist guide in your language
- Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant by demand.
- All Fees and Taxes
Details
Enjoy and experience the best of Cairo on a full-day private tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts, and a bustling bazaar, walk on the sand next to the pyramids of Giza and chat with the enigmatic Sphinx. Then take advantage of lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the impressive collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your private archaeologist guide. Then continue to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar to explore vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.
Know Before You Go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
