This tour is designed to show you the best that Cairo has to offer in 5 days. It will take you through Cairo famous landmarks, attractions and museums such as the Egyptian Museum, the Giza pyramids and the old mosques and churches. It ensures you have some relaxation time on the Nile and in Cairo famous parks and markets. This planning takes into consideration the fact that you can skip most of the infamous long lines, which means that you can actually do and see more. If you are looking for a completely stress free vacation then this is the plan for you.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Cairo, arrival
Cairo, arrival
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Day 1
Upon arrival at the airport, our rep will meet and help you through passport control. Then, in a private air-conditioned car, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Upon arrival at the airport, our rep will meet and help you through passport control. Then, in a private air-conditioned car, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
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Day 1
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
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Day 2
Giza Pyramids
Giza Pyramids
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Day 2
Enjoy the tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx; the guide will provide you with the history of the area. You will visit all the pyramids of the area and stop at the Sphinx and the valley tem...
Enjoy the tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx; the guide will provide you with the history of the area. You will visit all the pyramids of the area and stop at the Sphinx and the valley temple.
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Day 2
You will carry on with a visit to Sakkara, where the oldest pyramid of king Zoser was built in 2800 BC. Enjoy the colored wall painting by entering one of the tombs of the nobles.
You will carry on with a visit to Sakkara, where the oldest pyramid of king Zoser was built in 2800 BC. Enjoy the colored wall painting by entering one of the tombs of the nobles.
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Day 2
Proceed to Memphis, the oldest capital city of Ancient Egypt; you will be impressed by the giant colossus of Ramses the great, the alabaster Sphinx, and many more monuments in the open-air museum.
Proceed to Memphis, the oldest capital city of Ancient Egypt; you will be impressed by the giant colossus of Ramses the great, the alabaster Sphinx, and many more monuments in the open-air museum.
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Day 2
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
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Day 3
Cairo
Cairo
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Day 3
Discover the Egyptian Museum, which houses thousands of artifacts. Your guide will explain the highlights. Surely you will enjoy the treasures of King Tut. Then. you will enjoy free time to go and bro...
Discover the Egyptian Museum, which houses thousands of artifacts. Your guide will explain the highlights. Surely you will enjoy the treasures of King Tut. Then. you will enjoy free time to go and browse here and there. you might like to see the royal mummy room.
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Day 3
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel, you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built-in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same s...
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel, you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built-in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same style as the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul. Your guide will explain the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the top.
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Day 3
Enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo. In Khan el Khalili bazaar, you'll enjoy strolling through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. yo...
Enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo. In Khan el Khalili bazaar, you'll enjoy strolling through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. you can spend some time having a local drink in one of the oldest cafes in Cairo El Fishawy.
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Day 3
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
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Day 4
Old Cairo
Old Cairo
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Day 4
Start your tour with the Coptic area where you will visit the Roman fortress of Babylon. The fort was built in the 1st century A.D; the ruins of one of the towers still exist while a very impressive c...
Start your tour with the Coptic area where you will visit the Roman fortress of Babylon. The fort was built in the 1st century A.D; the ruins of one of the towers still exist while a very impressive church was built on the walls of another known as the Hanging church. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, the Hanging church was built in a basilica style. Let your eyes and feelings absorb the beauty of the icons, the altars, and the pulpit. Then carry on to Abu Serga or St Sergius church. It is also known as the cavern church as the holy family stayed in the cave underneath the church during the escape journey in Egypt, a short walk will lead you to the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. The temple is famous for the Geniza: an archive of valuable and rare documents.
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Day 4
move to the mosques. The Madrassa-Mosque of Sultan Hassan is considered the pyramid of Islamic structures. This place was used as a school, mosque, and mausoleum. Your guide will provide you with an i...
move to the mosques. The Madrassa-Mosque of Sultan Hassan is considered the pyramid of Islamic structures. This place was used as a school, mosque, and mausoleum. Your guide will provide you with an introduction to the main elements of the mosque.
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Day 4
A short drive will take you to the 1150-year-old mosque of Ibn Tulun.it is the oldest and best-preserved mosque in Egypt. and the most well-preserved mosque in Cairo with its unique tower and walls.
A short drive will take you to the 1150-year-old mosque of Ibn Tulun.it is the oldest and best-preserved mosque in Egypt. and the most well-preserved mosque in Cairo with its unique tower and walls.
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Day 4
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
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Day 5
Cairo, departure
Cairo, departure
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Day 5
After breakfast at the hotel, be ready for an escort to the airport for final departure
After breakfast at the hotel, be ready for an escort to the airport for final departure
Breakfast
Bottled water
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transportation in air-conditioned car
Food and drinks
Gratuities
