- TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Egyptian museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili area, El Shafie and Sultan Hassan schools, Amr Ibn El As mosque, Al Azhar Mosque & Al Moez ldien Ellah street
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival day
Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our
representative who will assist you through immigration and customs
formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take
you, in our deluxe vehicle to your hotel for check in & overnight.
Meals: Onboard
Activities: Free at Leisure
Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at hotel is followed by a visit to the step pyramid of Djoser
which is considered the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was
built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.
Next visit to one of the Seven Wonders; The great Pyramids of Giza;
(Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to
be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Not far from the
Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of
Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and
standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue
combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body.
After lunch, you will visit the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders
of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; lose yourself
in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts are
awaiting your visit.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel &
overnight.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & lunch during tour at local restaurant
Activities: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara & Egyptian museum
Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast at hotel is followed by a visit to the citadel of Salah El Din
with its famous mosque of Mohamed Ali, stands proudly on the
highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel. It’s one the
landmarks in Cairo with its huge space, the beautiful decorations on
its walls, and its remarkable domes and minarets.
Proceed to visit great architectural buildings near the Citadel. The
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & lunch during tour at local restaurant
Activities: Citadel, El Shafie and Sultan Hassan school & Amr Ibn El As mosque
“Sultan Hassan Madrasa and Mosque” which is one of the extraordinary wonderful monuments in the Islamic world. The
architectural parts of the complex are so terrific like the cornices,
the entrance, and the monumental staircase.
Continue to “Al Refaie Mosque” that lies right beside Sultan Hassan
Madrasa. The Mosque was established by Khoshiar, the mother of
Khedive Ismail to be the mausoleum of the royal family. It took 43
years to build this beautiful sanctuary that combines different
Islamic architectural styles. Lunch during the tour at local restaurant
is followed by a visit to Amr Ibn El As mosque then drive back to your
hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel & lunch during tour at local restaurant
Activities: Citadel, El Shafie and Sultan Hassan school & Amr Ibn El As mosque
Day 04: Cairo
Breakfast at hotel is followed by another tour in Islamic Cairo, today
you will visit Al Azhar mosque, nestled in Cairo’s medieval El-Darb
El-Ahmar district, the Al Azhar Mosque is the city’s first mosque
dating back to 972. Boasting five minarets and a white marble
courtyard, its biggest claim to fame is its sister Al Azhar university
next door, reputedly the oldest Islamic university in the world.
Continue to Al Moez ldien Ellah street, named for the first Fatimid
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
Activities: Al Azhar Mosque, Al Moez ldien Ellah street & Khan El Khalili
Caliph in Egypt, was built as the main street through the Fatimid’s
grand city running the length of Islamic Cairo’s central core, from
Bab Al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south, it is one of
the most important places in Egypt’s Islamic history. In addition, the impressive monuments scattered along its length, it also hosts a
bustling neighborhood, home to thousands of craftsmen making
wares to be sold in Khan Al-Khalili, which marks the streets
midpoint.
A walk down this street, ending with a stroll through the maze of
shops in Khan Al-Khalili, is an essential part of any visit to Cairo.
Lunch will be served during the tour at local restaurant. At the end
of the day you will be transferred back to your hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
Activities: Al Azhar Mosque, Al Moez ldien Ellah street & Khan El Khalili
Day 05: Final departure
Breakfast at hotel & check out, then you will be transferred to
Cairo airport for your international flight & final departure.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
- 04 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast.
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary (Except extras or separate tickets).
- English speaking tour guide.
- Meals outside hotels:
3 lunches in Cairo during the tours at local restaurants - Service of meet & assist at airports by our representatives.
- All tours and transfers are private.
- All applicable taxes.
- Complimentary bottle of water + juice during tours.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc...).
- Beverages during meals.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Any other items which are not included in the above package.
- All tipping.
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