This morning, your private guide will pick you up around 8 am, for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Start by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general. At the end of the day, drive back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
Step into a world where history comes alive as you explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental tribute to Egypt’s past and a gateway to its future. The Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the GEM, stands as a beacon of Egypt’s rich heritage and cultural legacy. This architectural marvel is set to house an unparalleled collection of artifacts and treasures, providing a comprehensive journey through the millennia of Egyptian civilization.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals Included: Lunch.
Accommodation: Not Included.
Day 2: Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo
Pick up at 8 am, then drive towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. Political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qasr El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently opened for visits.
Proceed, to the most and biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque and another big famous Mosque which is the Al-Rifa’i Mosque. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and off of several European style.
Then we continue our day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D by the First Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas. Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to visit and enter some of the mosques such as ;`Masjid`Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, followed by a visit to Ibn Tulun Mosque which was completed in 879 AD. This mosque that he had been built over a period of three years of mud-brick became the focal point of the Tulunid capital that lasted only 26 years. Stop for lunch break at a local restaurant.
Then, visit to the Old Cairo that is known as Christian Coptic Cairo. It is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is sill felt.
Discover gilded icons and holy relics in an Old City Coptic church. Visit the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergious) was built as a prime landmark for many tourists. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion permeates the whole district here. You will also get to learn about the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals Included: Lunch
Accommodation: Not Included.
Additional Information:
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card.
- You will need to carry Egyptian money cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
- Other languages are available with extra 150$ USD per person upon your request.
- It is available to provide Italian, Japanese, German or French tour Guide with extra 150$USD per person.
- Please, provide us your hotel name and address in Cairo or Giza
- If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, 6 October or Tagamoe, there will be extra 10$ USD per person per day for the pick up and drop off.
- It is available to pick travelers at New Cairo, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in New Cairo or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.
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