Day 01
Explore Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Old Cairo
- Meet your tour guide in Cairo and visit the following places:
- The Pyramids of Giza
- Head to see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), along with three small nearby pyramids.
- Continue to explore the rest of the Giza Plateau, including the sight of Khafre's (Kaphren) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid in Giza, the remains of the funerary temple, and the Pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus) with its three small pyramids.
- Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which has the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, dating from the time of Chephren.
- Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served two purposes: first, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before burial, and second, it was used for the mummification process of the king.
- Take pictures at the plateau where the three pyramids rise from the sands.
- Egyptian Museum
- Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back about 5,000 years. It is considered the world's largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art, where more than 250,000 original artefacts are presented, with a representative amount on display and the rest kept in storage. The Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of pharaonic artefacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artefacts that were kept in the king's tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922 can also be seen. The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt.
- Citadel of Salah al-Din
- Proceed to see 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.
- Visit Mohamed Ali's "Alabaster Mosque," which is 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 is built in Turkish style.
- Old Cairo
- Head to the Old Cairo area and visit Babylon Fortress, also known as the Wax Palace or Babylon Castle. It is an ancient fortress considered one of the largest fortresses witnessed by the Roman civilization in Egypt and one of the largest fortresses built by the empire, as well as the centre on which the city of Fustat was built.
- Explore wonders such as the Hanging Church, built in the 3rd and early 4th century in the 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 the most magnetic city in Egypt. And no wonder - with an essence that mixes Roman, Egyptian, and Babylonian architecture, it becomes a place where legend and history blur.
- Go further to see the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which has a special place among the other Coptic churches because 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 name of the church is attributed to Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred in the region of Rusafa in Syria.
- Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church, now located behind the Hanging Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque
- Visit Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque, the very first mosque built in Egypt, and then transfer to other important mosques and high places of worship for the Islamic faith in Cairo. With 80 percent of its population following Islam, see the fantastic architecture built here.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- Return to your hotel.
