Day 01
Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Al-Muizz Street
- 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 three 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 Menkaure (Mykerinus), and the three small pyramids.
- Proceed to 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 king's mummy before burial; second, it was used for the king's mummification process.
- After visiting the pyramids, continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
- Then move to visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back more than 5,000 years and is considered the world's largest collection of Egyptian art.
- 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 the country for more than 45 years. It was built in Turkish style.
- Visit the mosques, places, streets, and neighbourhoods of historic Cairo. Take a stroll along one of the oldest streets in Egypt, Al Moez Le Din Allah Street, an eloquent site of historical Cairo with various monuments spread along both sides of the street, such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr.
- Then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments, where you will visit the Barqouq Mosque, School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, the Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital and School of Qalawoon, and more. You will also be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi, which is 350 years old.
- Go for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street. The Darb al-Ahmar area hosts several other interesting trades and crafts. Facing Bab Zuweila and going further north along Suq al-Selah Street, you will come across the Saddlemakers Market, called Suq al-Surugiyyiah, which produces all kinds of leatherware. From here, you will be on Al Moez Street, the most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo.
- Return to the hotel.
