Pressed for time in Cairo? This 2-day, private tour covers both the ancient Egyptian highlights and UNESCO-listed Old Cairo. Visit the Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus), the Sphinx, the tombs and pyramids at Saqqara, Egypt's first capital, Memphis and wonder at the masterpieces of its museum, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum that holds the greatest collection of the majestic ancient Egyptian civilization. Then explore the Citadel of Saladin that represents a great example of military fortification of the Islamic era, the Alabaster Mosque that represents an excellent example of Ottoman religious architecture in Egypt), the Hanging Church with its icons and architecture that is considered one of the oldest churches in the world, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, concluding with a shopping trip to the Khan al-Khalili bazaar that is more than 1,000 years old
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance fees
✔ 25-minute camel ride around Giza Pyramids
✔ Lunch
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Qualified Egyptologist guide
✖ Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids, Solar Boat museum, Royal Mummy Room)
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
3. Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
4. Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Cairo
5. Grand Nile Tower
6. Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
7. Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
8. Tolip El Galaa Hotel Cairo
9. JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
10. Conrad Cairo Hotel & Casino
11. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
12. Holiday Inn Cairo - Citystars, an IHG hotel
13. Novotel Cairo Airport
14. Movenpick Hotel Cairo - Media City
15. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
16. Le Meridien Cairo Airport
17. Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG hotel
18. Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino - Cairo
19. Cairo World Trade Center Hotel & Residences
20. Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Additional Info: We pickup from any hotel in Cairo or Giza
Pickup time at 8am in the lobby
Itinerary
Giza- Memphis- Sakkara
1
Pyramids of Giza
Great Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Pyramid of Mycerinus
Camel ride
Valley Temple of Chephren
Sphinx
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Step Pyramid complex of Zoser
Pyramid of Teti
Nobleman's tomb
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Mit Rahina Museum
Colossal statue of Ramses II
Huge alabaster Sphinx
Duration: 45 minutes
Csiro tour
1
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
100's of thousands of ancient Egyptian artifacts
Duration: 2 hours
2
Cairo Citadel
Alabaster Mosque
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Coptic Cairo
Hanging Church
Synagogue of Ben Ezra
Church of Abu Serga
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements (for the second day).
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
