ROUTE THROUGH CAIRO

First part of the morning, breakfast and begin with the visit of THE PYRAMIDS OF THE GUIZA PLATEAU : KHUFU , KHAFRE and MENKAURE, the only wonders of Antiquity are still standing. Pyramids of Giza occupy a prominent place in the list of the greatest tourist attractions on the planet. 

We also visit THE GREAT SPHINX AND ITS SOLAR TEMPLE . The enigmatic sphinx has a height of about 20 meters and a little over 70 meters in length, it is endowed with a human head and a lion’s body, something that for the ancient Egyptians brought together intelligence and strength in the same figure.

Then, transfer to visit SAQQARA , one of the most fascinating historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt. The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, considered the world’s first pyramid and the oldest large stone structure.

In Saqqara we visit other small pyramids such as THE FUNERAL COMPLEX OF UNAS AND THE PYRAMID OF TETI, along with the tombs of some nobles and prestigious rulers who almost reach the level of KAGEMNY .

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to MEMPHIS , the ancient and first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded by Narmer, the first pharaoh of Egypt.

Back to the hotel for the overnight.

In the morning, breakfast and start the day with the visit of THE GREAT EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) , the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The structure will be just 2 kilometers from the three pyramids of Giza.

Later, transfer to the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION AND THE ROOM OF THE ROYAL MUMMIES. It is the first museum dedicated to the entirety of Egyptian civilization. Where more than 50,000 artifacts will relate the stages of the development of civilization from the earliest times of the prehistoric period to the modern era.

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to THE COPTIC CAIRO, one of the most unique in the city. There, we will visit the CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS, known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during their flight to Egypt.

Back to the hotel for the overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to THE CITADEL OF SALADIN AND THE MOSQUE OF MOHAMMED ALI is known as Alabaster Mosque. The Citadel is a peak of history, this magnificent structure has witnessed numerous historical events throughout history.

Then, visit THE MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART , where pieces of the culture with the greatest presence in modern Egypt are preserved, with up to 80 thousand objects where stucco panels, tombstones, wood carvings, stained glass windows, ceramics, etc. are found.

Also, transfer to THE IBN TULUN MOSQUE, The Mosque has impressive proportions and is surrounded by a huge courtyard that gives it a calm character in the heart of the bustling city.

Our next stop will be to explore the following fantastic gates:

BAB AL-NASR, Victory Gate, it is one of the three famous gates of Cairo. Victory Gate consists of a huge building block, the width of its facade is 24.22 meters, its depth is 20 meters, and its height is 25 meters.

BAB AL-FUTUH, gate of conquests, it is one of the three gates that have been able to survive from the ancient wall of the old city of Cairo . The defensive features of this gate were so important because they were built to defend the capital of the Fatimids. 

Then, visit BAYT AL-SUHAYMI, an old Ottoman-era house-museum, originally built in 1648. Much of it made of marble with wooden furniture and ceiling decorations still intact.

Also, visit WEKAELT BAZARA in the El Azhar area, a market that sells cotton, fabrics, embroidery and veils.

The last stop before lunch, BAYT WASILA, is a historic house built at the end of the 17th century and was renovated at the beginning of the 21st century.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to KHAN EL-KHALILI, the most famous market in Cairo. Walking through its labyrinthine streets is like visiting a real open-air museum. It is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of Ancient Egyptian objects.

Also, we will visit  THE STREET OF AL MOEZ, one of the most unique in the city with jewels of world Islamic architecture.

Back to the hotel for the overnight.

Breakfast and start our visits with THE NILOMETER, an ancient structure used to measure the waters of the Nile River so that Egyptian farmers knew whether to expect famine or floods.

Then, we head to MANASTERLY PALACE , it is an ancient palace located on the island of Rawda, famous for its beautiful decorative style. The ceilings of the palace are internally covered with plaster and colored ornaments, and the floor of the halls in the palace have been covered with marble.

Also, visit THE OMM KULTHUM MUSEUM, it is a biographical museum dedicated to Umm Kulthum who was one of the most famous singers in the Middle East, she was known for her pure, strong and amazing voice. This fabulous museum for her to shed light on her wonderful songs and her life. In the museum you can see some of her performance clothes including her black glasses and her famous scarf, also the museum contains the original music manuscripts.

Then, transfer to visit THE PALACE AND THE MANIAL MUSEUM , it is an old palace belonging to the dynasty of King Farouk. Distinctive in style, the entire residence is made up of five separate buildings. In addition, it is also surrounded by beautiful Persian gardens within an English-style park, along a small fork in the Nile.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

After enjoying the lunch, visit THE CAIRO TOWER, which is a tower of 180 meters, the Cairo Tower is 43 meters higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza, built of granite and designed with a stylized appearance and covered by a lattice with which the resemblance to the lotus flower is sought. At the top of the tower is an open-air observation deck that offers magnificent panoramic views of Cairo, while it is also possible to enjoy views of the city from the tower’s revolving restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be, transfer to THE CAIRO OPERA , the first on the African continent, it is part of the National Cultural Center of Cairo and is considered the main venue for performing arts in the Egyptian capital.

At the end of the day, back to the hotel for the overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport with the representative of TRAVOR to take the departure flight to the origin.

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