Cairo Tour Package (4 Days)

Breakfast at the hotel prior to your excursions today.

There are 118 Egyptian, Pyramids, the largest at Giza. The pharaoh Khufu who built this Giza pyramid was preceded by his father, the Pharoah Sneferu, who built 3 pyramids in his lifetime. It’s been suggested that Khufu as a young boy would have played in the shadows of the pyramids his father built. And the lessons he learned there were manifested in the impressive Gisa Pyramids he built. We will share these stories on your tour to enhance this an incredible experience.

As The Sphinx Watches the Centuries Unfold

Sphinxes were often placed at the entrance of temples to guard their mysteries. Even the name was given 2000 years after the date of its construction (during Khafre’s rule) But Sellen Hassan, an Egyptologist wrote, “Taking all things into consideration, it seems that we must give the credit of erecting this, the world’s most wonderful statue, to Khafre, but always with this reservation that there is not one single contemporary inscription which connects the Sphinx with Khafre”. The mystery continues.

About Our Lunches

We enjoy taking our guests out for lunch because it’s another way to experience Egyptian culture. We just want to make the following points.: We only take our guests to the best restaurants. We place good hygiene and cleanliness as the our number 1 priority. The restaurants offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. If you choose to pass on lunch, we won’t take it personally. But please be assured, your health and safety is are our overriding priority.

Saqqara (pm)- The Site of the First Stone Built Pyramid

Saqqara is where the first ever stone pyramid was built. It dates to the 27th Century BC (4,693 years old). The pyramid is known as the Pyramid of Djoser (after the pharaoh of that name) or The Stepped Pyramid.

Today, Saqqara is the most important archaeological site in all of Egypt. It was designed by Imhotep, the architect of Djoser. The Step Pyramid stands at a height of 204 feet (62 meters) with six stepped layers.

You will also have the opportunity to explore inside the pyramid. Additionally we will enter recently discovered tombs.

Return to your hotel and overnight – the second of 3 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel or equivalent.

B L included – Dinner at Own Expense.

Breakfast at the hotel prior to your excursions today.

The Museum (NMEC) presents the richness, brilliance, and innovation of Egyptian society through the ages. Its themes include the Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking, and the Gallery of Royal Mummies.

For travellers to Egypt, the museum provides deep insight into the amazing society that the Egyptians built from prehistoric days to the present.

Old Cairo

The day includes visiting the sites of a Roman-era fortress, the Christian settlement of Coptic Cairo, and the Muslim-era settlements pre-dating the founding of Cairo proper in 969 AD. It is part of what is referred to as Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Coptic Cairo

Coptic Cairo is part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, and many other Coptic historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church.

About Our Lunches 

We enjoy taking our guests out for lunch because it’s another way to experience Egyptian culture. We just want to make the following points: We only take our guests to the best restaurants. We place good hygiene and cleanliness as our number 1 priority. The restaurants offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. If you choose to pass on lunch, we won’t take it personally. But please be assured, your health and safety are our overriding priority.

The Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo built by Salah ad-Din. It was the seat of government in Egypt for nearly 700 years from the 13th century. Its location commands a strategic position overlooking the city. It The Citadel was constructed from 1176–to 1183 and was among the most impressive military fortifications of its time.

The Alabaster (Muhammad Ali) Mosque

Within the Citadel is the Muhammad Ali Mosque. The mosque with its twin minarets is the most visible mosque in Cairo and is an active place of worship for Muslims.

The mosque was built between 1828 and 1848 and is situated on at the highest point of the Citadel. The mosque was built It was commissioned by Muhammed Ali in memory of Tusun Pasha, his son, who died in 1816.

However, it the mosque also represents Muhammad Ali’s efforts to erase symbols of the previous rulers that he sought to replace. It is one of the most visited sites in Cairo.

The Khan El Khalili Bazaar For Dinner

The market dates to the 14th century. Today, the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar continues to be a bustling, vibrant market that has been operating 24 hours a day for over 600 years. For travellers to Cairo, it’s a must-see for those who want to experience the heartbeat of Egypt.,located in the center of Islamic Cairo.

Dinner at El Fishawy Cafe

El-Fishawy café has hosted many renowned figures such as the French Military leader Napoléon Bonaparte, the famous German leader Rommel, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir in addition to Arab princes and Empress Eugenie who visited Egypt during the Suez Canal inauguration in 1869. This is a unique dinner and a cultural experience combined.

Overnight – the 3rd of three nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel (or equivalent) B L D included

Breakfast at the hotel

At a time convenient to you, we will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final departure formalities for your departure.

Optional (for those with a late departure time) You may like to consider some last-minute shopping and return to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you could enjoy a few hours of shopping.