It’s the capital of Egypt and is considered the largest Egyptian cities in terms of area and population. It is first leg of the tour. What mainly attracts the visitor in Cairo, is that vital blend of majestic past and glorious present. At top of the Moqattam hills on the Eastern bank of the Nile rises the citadel of Salah El-Din El-Ayoubi towering and impressive. At the foot of the mountain stand out hundreds of imposing mosques and stately ancient sites and monuments. On the western bank of the Nile, there are the three Pyramids and the Sphinx, the greatest tribute to pharaonic art and thought. Cairo invites you to come and enjoy its beautiful all-year weather, and visit the immortal monuments and relics, especially the ancient Pyramids, in Giza. Our escorted tours and voyages include city breaks and romantic breaks ,you can spent a swell good times at your family holiday . Giza tour program (Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis And Sakkara) with lunch We start by visiting Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt where colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx, then to visit Sakkara the step Pyramid of Zoser, after lunch we will visit the papyrus institute then a visit to the three old Pyramids of Giza., free time for photographing and Camel riding. We will continue to see The Sphinx and The Valley Temple. | Pax 2 - 3 | 65 per person $ | | more than 3 Pax | 55 per person $ |
Sakkara and Memphis with lunch: Sakkara is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. Including a visit to the step Pyramids of Sakkara (The first proper Pyramids built for the king Zoser, it is considered evolution of the Pyramid from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its known form) Followed by a visit to The Pyramids of Unas & Oser-Kaf the Mastaba. Tomb of Mereruka, Ti & Pta-Hotep (carved and painted tombs), Then Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt where Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx, followed by lunch. The Egyptian Museum & Citadel & Khan el Khalili old Bazaar :Includes a visit to The Egyptian Museum (one of the most famous museums, filled by magnificent collection of antiques including; Mummies, Sarcophagi and fabulous treasures of TUT ANKH AMUN's tomb) followed by a visit to The Citadel (it comprises a number of important monuments which are; The Mosque of Sultan Hassan , and The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha ( Provides a panoramic view of Cairo from Moqattam hills), followed by lunch. | 2-3 Pax | 60 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 50 $ |
The Egyptian Museum And Giza Pyramids & Khan El Khalili Bazaar : Start your full day visiting the Egyptian museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut- Ankh- Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Visit the great pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. Then drive to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques …etc. At the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel. | 2 -3 pax | 62 $ | | more than 3 pax | 52 $ |
The Citadel & Old Cairo(Christian,Jewish,Islamic Cairo): We start by visiting the Old part of Cairo, as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara. The hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum which has a large collection of Coptic arts and antiquities dating from 300-1000 B.C., We will also visit the old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then visit the Citadel (it comprises a number of important monuments which are; the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, the Alabaster Mosque,of Mohamed Ali Pasha. ( It provides a panoramic view of Cairo from Moqattam hill). | 2 -3 Pax | 60 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 50 $ |
Islamic & Christian Cairo Your tour of Islamic Cairo begins with the 12th century Citadel of Saladin. Within the walls of this medieval fortress is Alabaster Mosque and the Qasr El-Gawahara or Jewel Palace built by Mohamed Ali, on a site which was once occupied by Mameluke and Ottoman palaces. Next after a short drive you visit the Mosque of lbn Tulan, built in 876 AD, the oldest original mosque in Cairo. Continue to Christian Old Cairo, where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of the two towers of this fortress is the Church of St. Mary or El-Moallaqah (meaning overhanging or suspended) which is why the most popular name for this church is the hanging Church. Visit the Church of St. Sergius, founded at the end of the 4th century; it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. Your tour ends with a visit to the Coptic Museum, containing the world's richest collection of Coptic art and treasures. | 2 -3 Pax | 65 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 53$ |
Islamic Tours (El Azhar Mosque&University, the Islamic Museum and Ibn Tulun Mosque and Anderson museum)By car to millinery Islamic University of El Azhar and its mosque , then to the Islamic Museum where are kept among other treasures an invaluable collection of antique Mosque lamps. Tour continues to Ibn Touloun Mosque finally with the annexed Anderson Museum of Islamic Art. Pax 2-3: 63 $ More than 3 pax : 53$ 8)Fullday a trv1.8 Ismailia and visit the famous and only Suez Canal to see huge Tankers Ships passing by crossing from Africa continent to Asia . | 2- 3 Pax | 75 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 65 $ |
Pyramids lovers : Saqqara& Abu Sir & Dahshur This tour is for pyramid - lovers and archeology enthusiasts. First visit the Abu Sir pyramids of principal 5th- dynasty pharaohs, Sahure, Niuserre and Neferirkare. The vast Tomb of Ptahshepses has been recently restored and well worth the visit. Next visit the oldest of all pyramids, the Step Pyramid and funeral complex of the 3rd-dynasty pharaoh Djoser, dating back to 2500 BC. Continue through the desert to visit the Red and Bent pyramids at Dahshur, dating back to the 4th-dynasty. | 2-3 Pax | 75 $ | | more than three Pax | 65 $ |
After nearly one and half hour drive you reach Fayoum .It is a small town in the South West of Cairo which has a rich historical background of ancient civilization. You will visit: Lake Qaroon: This covers an area of 200 Km2 and is ideal for fishing, duck shooting, rowing and swimming. The duck flocks to it, escaping from the cold European climate. Water-Wheels: There are about 200 of them, which are used to draw underground water and irrigate agricultural lands. Ein Sellen, This small village has beautiful scenarios, lush greenery, thermal water well and a new hotel. Archaeological sites: the Greco Roman village Karanis,before the entrance of Fayoum city and the Village of Ahoom III where the pyramid of Senouseret II is situated, one of the kings of 12th dynasty. | 2-3 Pax | 70 $ | | more than 3 pax | 60 $ |
Tour starts from Cairo : Greco-Roman Museum, the Roman theater & the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa .Transportation Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo by private air-conditioned bus) includes: a visit to Greco-Roman Museum (Filled by collection, which covers the period from the 3rd Century BC to the 7th century AD Like Mummies, Hellenistic statues, bust of Roman Emperors, Tanagra figurines & early Christian antiquities). Followed by a visit to the Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas & baths). Followed by lunch. Then a visit to the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains The Triclinium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents. Inside, there are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobec & Anubis wearing Roman Armor), and you see the Pompeys pillar. Then visit the Royal Gardens of the Montaza palaces and finally the New Alexandria Library. | 2 -3 Pax | 85$ | | more than 3 Pax | 75$ |
- Beni Hassan ( 146 mile south Cairo ) Leave the hotel by private a/c car to Abu-Korkas . Cross the river Nile at Abu-Korkas by motor-lunch. Donkey ride to the rock Tombs of Beni-Hassan, where interesting paintings of the old and middle Kingdom are visited. Return to Minieh and Cairo using the same transportation. (lunch included) - Tell Amarna, Ashmounein and Touna El Gebel Early morning leave by a/c car from your hotel to Tell Amarna. And take tractor to the Rock Tombs of Tell El Amarna, once Queen Nefertiti and King Akhenaton's Capital. Visit the three main Tombs facing the valley. (Including donkey ride or jeeps, the visit to these Rock Tombs From the East side cross again the Nile to the West Bank and by car proceed to Touna El Gebel where you should arrive at around noontime. A lunch picnic basket will be served at a rest house. The Temple of Petosiris, the Roman wheel, Baboons and the Ibis Cemeteries. Back to Cairo (including Lunch ,excluding the domestic flight price) : All transfers from Cairo to Luxor . Visit The West Bank of the Nile; Valley of The Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and The Colossi of Memnon. Visit The East Bank, Luxor and Karnak Temples, return by plane to Cairo. | 2 - 3 Pax | 85 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 75 $ |
Driving the car to San el Hagar (Tanis) the delta capital of Ramses II and than, Departure from Cairo in the early morning. Via the agricultural road passing by a small town called Zagazig and the site of Bubastis where the cat was worshiped in ancient times. Visit the ruins of Tanis, and then proceed to Ismailia on the Suez Canal for lunch. Return to Cairo by the desert road. N.B. prior to the visit of Bubastis and Tanis a special permission is to be obtained from the Department of Antiquities in Cairo. 2-3 Pax 80 $ more than 3 Pax 70 Old Cairo: (Christian Cairo) We start by visiting The Old part of Cairo, as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We visit The Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, The Hanging Church, and The Coptic Museum which has a large collection of Coptic arts and antiquities dating from 300-1000, and we will also visit The Old Jewish Synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue. Gates & Houses of Fatimid Cairo(Islamic Cairo)By the car to Bab El Fetouh & Bab El Nasr, two famous gates of the Fatimid City, visit Bab Zuweila and El Mouayad Mosque. Finally visit of the most beautiful Medieval Islamic house at Beit El Sehemi. | 2- 3 Pax | 43 $ | | more than 3Pax | 33 $ |
The Pharaonic village Take a step back in time; about three thousand years back, to be exact. Just a few miles from the center of Cairo is a time machine waiting to take you on a fantastic journey to the days of the Pharaohs, a time brought to life by an incredible group of actors and actresses, faithful and exact reproductions of buildings, clothing, and lifestyles | 2-3 Pax | 33 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 28 $ |
Pharaonic village and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: Visit to the Village in Giza (A beautiful trip with a boat including a life show of Ancient Egyptian daily work by people wearing Pharaonic clothes). Followed by a drive to visit the original Khan El-Khalili old bazaar (a center displaying Eastern goods such as spices perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass, copper ware, ceramics & mashrabia). Lunch follows. | 2-3 Pax | 39 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 33 $ |
Manial Place & Cairo Tower Leave the hotel to Manial Palace (ex – Crown Prince Mohamed Ali's Oriental Palace) on Rodah Island, where a fine collection of Arab Art and Mosaics can be admired. Visit of the reception the rooms, the gardens, the private museum, and the beautiful mosque. hours. Then by car to the Cairo Tower (height 600 ft.) on Guezireh Island to enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo(under renovation ). Sunset Or Sunrise Camel or Horse Ride An early morning trip for those who appreciate the magnificent wonder of the Pyramids.Take a horse/camel journey into the desert and watch first light reveal the ancient Sphinx and Pyramids (Includes 2-hour horse or camel ride) . Or take a horse/camel journey into the desert and watch last lights of the day during the sun set and reveal the charm of the ancient Sphinx and Pyramid A dramatic fusion light & music recounting the story of antiquity which takes one back to events of ancient history, the show is presented of light languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish and Italian. | DAY | First Show | Second Show | Third Show |
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Monday | English | French | Spanish | Tuesday | English | Italian | French | Wednesday | English | French | German | Thursday | Japanese | English | Arabic | Friday | English | French | --------- | Saturday | English | Spanish | Italian | Sunday | Russian | French | German | Summer Time | 8:30 P.M. | 9:30 P.M. | 10:30 P.M. | Winter Time | 6:30P.M. | 7:30 P.M. | 8:30 P.M. |
2- 3 pax 33 $ more than 3 pax 29 $ Your guide for the evening will pick you up and transfer you to the Gezirah Cairo Tower in downtown Cairo. You will take pleasure in a magnificent view of Cairo and the Nile River from this tower. Then you continue on to visit President Sadat's burial site. Later you will to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar that dates back to 1382. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops is negotiable, be prepared to bargain for goods sold in this exciting maze of shops! | 2-3 Pax | 34 $ | | mor than 3 Pax | 25 $ |
A magnificent excursion by boat over the Nile River bank with spectacular views by night, with Belly-dance show eastern music band and open Buffet Dinner. | 2-3 Pax | 49 $ | | more than 3 Pax | 45 $ |
Sailing Trip on the Nile (at night):Take a relaxing ride down the Nile on a felucca,a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, and see a different side of Cairo. This 1-hour ride gives you plenty of time to experience this unique mode of transport. Your trip also includes all transfers. | 2-3 Pax | 18 $ | | more than Pax | 15 $ |
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