Zamalek Trip Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour of the historical cities of Cairo and Giza as you explore its gems, like the Sphinx and the Kings Pyramids, followed by a visit to the famous Khan al-Khalil market and the spectacular Bab Zuweila. Make the most of your evening by going for a Nile dinner cruise at night.
• Pick-up from the airport or hotel.
• Breakfast at some local (non-touristy) place with low prices (most visited by locals) and authentic food.
• Arrival at Giza Pyramids and start by exploring the Giza plateau, three great pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and an optional camel ride.
• Lunch at a local restaurant (most visited by locals) for authentic food.
• Quad runner (ATV) in the desert near the pyramids (optional).
• See Mosque Al Azhar from the inside.
• Explore the local bazaar called Khan al-Khalili and walk through the streets of the market in the center of Islamic Cairo.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Zamalek, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Enjoy a full-day tour of the historical cities of Cairo and Giza as you explore its gems, like the Sphinx and the Kings Pyramids, followed by a visit to the famous Khan al-Khalil market and the spectacular Bab Zuweila. Make the most of your evening by going for a Nile dinner cruise at night.
• Pick-up from the airport or hotel.
• Breakfast at some local (non-touristy) place with low prices (most visited by locals) and authentic food.
• Arrival at Giza Pyramids and start by exploring the Giza plateau, three great pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and an optional camel ride.
• Lunch at a local restaurant (most visited by locals) for authentic food.
• Quad runner (ATV) in the desert near the pyramids (optional).
• See Mosque Al Azhar from the inside.
• Explore the local bazaar called Khan al-Khalili and walk through the streets of the market in the center of Islamic Cairo.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
The Giza Pyramid Complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers village.
The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo.
The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of Ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 2 hours
