Day 01
Giza Pyramids, Cairo Citadel and Nile Felucca Ride
- Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start the tour.
- Transfer to discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), along with the 3 small pyramids. You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza Plateau, including the sight of Khafre's (Kaphren) Pyramid, the second-largest pyramid at the Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinus), and 3 small pyramids.
- Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren, and visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served two functions: first, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before burial; second, it was used for the mummification process of the king.
- After visiting the pyramids, continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
- Next, head to the Citadel of Salah al-Din, built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today, it is one of the main tourist attractions in Cairo and offers privileged views of the city. You will see views across all of Cairo as you visit Mohamed Ali's "Alabaster Mosque", considered the largest mosque built at the beginning of the 19th century. The ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1849 governed the country for over 45 years, and the mosque was built in Turkish style.
- Afterwards, go to the Nile and enjoy a 2-hour felucca ride to see the modern sights and buildings of Cairo, and discover some of the city's best areas, restaurants, and hotels.
- At the end of your felucca tour in Cairo, transfer back to your hotel to conclude the tour.
