Description
Schedule:
Daily Tour
Tour Highlights:
The Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Giza Plateau, Saqqara, Memphis
Day One: Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo
When you arrive at International Cairo Airport, you will find Egypt Light Tours Rep. waiting for you holding our sign. He will meet and assist at the airport. Then you will meet your tour guisde to start your tour in Cairo.
Firstly, you will go-ahead to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to see the collection reflecting the art and civilization of the ancient Egyptians ranging from prehistory to Greco-Roman times. Also, you will enjoy the gold and treasures of the Yuya and Tuya collection.
Then you will visit Salah El Din Citadel. This citadel was built by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills for defending Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. Also, you will see the Alabaster Mosque or Mohamed Ali Mosque. This mosque was founded with the design of Turkish mosques.
Finally, our team will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day Two: Giza Pyramids & Saqqara & Memphis
After your breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to go ahead to Giza Plateau, where you will be amazed by the three pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Your tour guide will tell you about the secrets of these great pyramids. Additionally, you will see the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
After that, you will be transferred to Saqqara to visit King Djoser’s complex to see the first stone building in history and the first pyramid in the ancient Egyptian civilization (the Step pyramid).
Then you will move to Memphis site. Memphis was the first capital of united Egypt and the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was founded by King Menes in 3200 BC. Also, you will visit Memphis Museum to see the great statue of King Ramses II and the second biggest sphinx in Egypt (the sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut).
Finally, we will drive you back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day Three: Departure Day
After having your breakfast, our Rep. will transfer you to International Cairo Airport to take your plane for departure.
Includes:
- Guide and Rep. fees
- Entrance fees
- Transportation by air-conditioned cars
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo
- Bottled water
- service charges and taxes
Excludes:
- Visa Entry for Egypt. (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)
- International Flights
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal spending
- Tipping