Cairo
You will travel to Cairo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival in Cairo, first of all, you will find: Sightseeing tour of the outskirts of Cairo and the step pyramid of Saqqara. The step pyramid of Saqqara of the ancient Egyptian king Djoser from the 3rd Dynasty around 2650 BC is the oldest of the Egyptian pyramids. Djoser, during his 19 years of reign, erected a monumental tomb that had never existed before.
The step pyramid is completely built of limestone. The burial chamber was at a depth of 28 meters.
The Alabaster Sphinx is located in the city of Memphis, about 24 km south of Cairo. The Alabaster Sphinx dates from the time of Amenhotep II and is 8 meters long. The colossal statues of Ramses II are limestone statues that are still 10 meters high.
Then we drive to a nice local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we go to the famous pyramids of Giza. The pyramids of Giza were built between 2620 and 2500 BC. Giza Pyramid Field was an important cemetery since the 1st Dynasty.
The Pyramids of Giza belong to the most famous and oldest surviving structures of mankind, standing on the western edge of the Nile Valley. The largest and probably the most famous pyramid is the pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops, who reigned around 2620-2580 BC. The pyramid of Cheops was built from about three million stone blocks. The middle pyramid belongs to the pharaoh Khafre, who ruled from about 2558 to 2532 BC. The smallest of the three pyramids of Giza is the pyramid of Pharaoh Menkaure, who ruled from about 2532 to 2503 BC. Enjoy fantastic views of Cairo from the plateau.
The Sphinx rose from the sands of the Egyptian desert for more than four millennia, representing most of the time it was covered with sand, which contributed to its preservation. The nose and beard are cut off. The Sphinx represents the recumbent lion with a human head and was probably built during the 4th Dynasty from about 2520 to 2494 BC.
After these impressive experiences, we will take you back to your hotel, where you will have time to relax. Before dinner, you have the opportunity to see the sound and light show at the Pyramids.
Enjoy your evening and have a peaceful night.
After breakfast, the guide will pick you up from your hotel and we will drive to Old Cairo. Here we will visit the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and El-Khalili Bazaar.
The Saladin Citadel is one of the few surviving fortified complexes in Cairo. The citadel was only accessible to the public for about 20 years. The construction of the citadel began in 1176 to protect the city of Cairo from attacks. From here, you can enjoy a fantastic wide view of Cairo, and on a clear day, you can see the pyramids on the horizon.
The gunpowder store of the citadel, the palace, was destroyed in 1824 and was never rebuilt. Instead, Muhammad Ali started the construction of a large mosque in the Turkish style. The walls of the mosque are covered with alabaster, hence the name “Alabaster Mosque.”
Then we drive along one of the oldest streets of Cairo to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. The bazaar, located in the old city of Cairo, has many coffee houses, shops, and traditional craft workshops.
Before we visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we will take a break for lunch and enjoy a delicious meal.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the world’s largest museum of ancient Egyptian art and culture. It is located in the center of Cairo on El-Tahrir Square and was opened in 1900. It contains more than 150,000 artifacts, showcasing the largest collection of ancient Egyptian art and culture then Back to Hurghada.
| Adult Price | Child Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | 250 € | 75 € |
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