Cairo Trip Overview
Get up close to the major pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza on this private 2-day tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist. Then see the sights of Cairo, including the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, atmospheric mosques and churches in the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. You’ll dine in a local restaurant and ride a camel on the Giza plateau; watch the sound and light show; and join a Nile dinner cruise featuring belly dance and sufi (Turkish) dance.
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Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Get up close to the major pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza on this private 2-day tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist. Then see the sights of Cairo, including the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, atmospheric mosques and churches in the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. You’ll dine in a local restaurant and ride a camel on the Giza plateau; watch the sound and light show; and join a Nile dinner cruise featuring belly dance and sufi (Turkish) dance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza Pyramids & light show
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Day 1: Giza, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Your first stop will be Dahshur, where you will see the Red Pyramid (first true pyramid) and the Bent Pyramid (first attempt to build a true pyramid). Then we go to Memphis the oldest capital ever in Egypt to see the giant statue of Ramsis the second, then move on to Saqqara and explore the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser (oldest complete building of stone). Have a look at the Pyramid of Unas (first pyramid with texts inside), the causeway of Unas, the Pyramid of Teti Afterwards your guide will take you to Giza, where you will see the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. Enjoy the scenery from the panoramic area and take a 30 min camel ride around the pyramids. Afterwards, explore the Valley Temple and take a closer look at the Great Sphinx. In the evening, enjoy the famous ‘sound and light show’ in Giza and learn about the history of the pyramids in Egypt.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Local food
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Cairo sightseeing & Nile cruise
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Day 2: Cairo Your first stop will be the Egyptian Museum. See the animal mummy room, the mummy portraits and King Tutankhamun’s jewelry. if you wish. Afterwards, sail on a Felucca on the Nile for one hour and enjoy the fresh breeze. In the afternoon, proceed to Old Cairo and see the main sights, such as the Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Explore the Citadel of Saladin and take some pictures of the panorama of the citadel, before exploring the mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha inside the citadel. Then we heading to Cairo’s biggest market, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, before proceeding to the port to board your dinner cruise ship. Enjoy a buffet dinner and be mesmerized by the oriental show. You will be driven back to your accommodation both days after the tour is finished. On this tour you will also have the chance to try authentic Egyptian food, such as ‘koshary, falafel or foul
Duration: 13 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
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