Overview
This short stopover offers you a glimpse into Ancient Egyptian civilization. Discover the wonders of the Pyramids & Sphinx, view numerous artifacts in the Egyptian Museum, explore the Old Cairo area with its mix of early Christian and Islamic influences. Available on a daily basis, year round. Can be combined with all other areas of Egypt.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 - Arrival to Cairo:
Our representative will be waiting your arrival and assist you on to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: none
DAY 02 - Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara:
Meet in hotel lobby with the tour guide to begin the sightseeing excursion with a visit to Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt dating from 3100 BC which contains the beautiful representation of King Ramsis II through his colossal statue. Then proceed to Sakkara to see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest known of Egypt's 107 Pyramids. At the Pyramids area, visit the Three Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau and the mysterious Sphinx. Return to Cairo with the evening at leisure. (Optional Nile Dinner Cruise or Light & Sound Show at Pyramids can be included). Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included (lunch / dinner optional extra)
DAY 03 - Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo:
On todays tour visit the Egyptian Museum, then the Citadel Of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque and the Tomb of Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. The excursion also includes touring around the Old Cairo area where you can find a mixture between the Islamic and Christian Monuments such as the Abu Serga Church, Al Mo'allaqa Church or Hanging Church which are dated back to the beginning of the 5th Century AD and are built as the basilica style. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included (lunch / dinner optional extra)
DAY 04 - Departure:
Breakfast, check-out and as per your international flight departure time transfer to Cairo Airport.