Day 01
Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Nile Felucca Ride
- 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 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 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 on 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 over the city.
- Proceed 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 over 45 years. It was built in Turkish style.
- Head to the Nile River and enjoy a 2-hour Felucca ride while seeing Cairo's modern architecture and buildings, including restaurants and hotels.
- At the end of your Felucca ride in Cairo, transfer back to your hotel.
