Day 01
Giza Pyramids, Cairo Citadel, and Old Cairo
- Get picked up by your Egypt tour representative from your hotel in Cairo and start the tour.
- Transfer to discover one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and the 3 small pyramids.
- Continue to explore the rest of the Giza Plateau, including Khafre's (Kaphren) Pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site, the remains of the Funeral Temple, the Pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus), and 3 small pyramids.
- Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren.
- Pay a visit to 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.
- Explore the Citadel of Salah al-Din, which was built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today, it is one of Cairo's main tourist attractions and offers privileged views across the city.
- Head to the Mohamed Ali "Alabaster Mosque," considered the largest mosque built at the beginning of the 19th century by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who ruled Egypt for over 45 years. It was built in Turkish style.
- Then move to Old Cairo, starting with Babylon Fortress, also known as the Wax Palace or Babylon Castle. It is an ancient fortress and is considered one of the largest fortresses of the Roman civilization in Egypt. It was also one of the largest fortresses built by the empire, as well as the center on which the city of Fustat was built.
- Visit the Hanging Church, built between the 3rd century and the beginning of the 4th century in Basilica style. The Hanging Church of Cairo rises majestically on the ancient tower of the Fortress of Babylon, with an interior full of symbolism and icons. It has become one of the most visited monuments in Egypt, and with an essence that mixes Roman, Egyptian, and Babylonian architecture, it is a place where the line between legend and history blurs.
- Head to the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which holds a special place among the other Coptic churches as it is linked to the path of the Holy Family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt. According to Christian belief, the church is named after Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred in the region of Rusafa in Syria.
- No one can be in Coptic Cairo without visiting the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church, and now located behind the Hanging Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Return to your hotel.
