Start your journey with a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, guided by an expert Egyptologist who will share fascinating stories of these ancient wonders. Explore the Valley Temple and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, head to the Papyrus Institute to learn how ancient Egyptians made papyrus and even write your name on it. Continue your tour at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to 120,000 exhibits, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a tour of Cairo’s Islamic and Coptic landmarks. Visit the Cairo Citadel for panoramic views and the Muhammad Ali Mosque. Explore Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Amr Ibn El-as Mosque, while learning about the city’s rich history. Finally, return to your hotel for the night.
Itinerary
Day 1 3 pyramids, sphinx & the Egyptian museum:
OMANIA representative will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to begin your tour.
Our experienced Egyptologist guide will accompany you to the Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx to enjoy the tour and hear the narrative of one of the world’s seven wonders.
After that
you will see the Valley Temple, which is part of the Chephren Pyramids.
Then will take you to have your lunch at one of the best local restaurants in Cairo.
Once a delicious lunch and your favorite drink, we will drive you to the Papyrus Institute, where you will see how ancient Egyptians made papyrus in their factories and used it to write.
You will also be able to buy and write your name on papyrus once it has been made.
Then we will take you to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is one of the largest museums in the world, with 120,000 exhibits on display, some of which date back to 3,100 BC.
Nearly 250,000 real objects are on display, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry, which was kept in his tomb for nearly 3,500 years before being found in 1920 during the excavation.
Then drive to Cairo hotel for overnight.
Day 2 Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khaleli bazaar:
OMANIA Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a magnificent day tour of Cairo’s Islamic and Coptic landmarks.
Will first drive you to Cairo Citadel, also known as Saladin Citadel, where you will see panoramic views of old Cairo and take photos. You will also visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque (placed inside the Citadel).
Afterwards, you will visit Old Cairo and see the most famous sites, such as the Hanging Church (constructed in the 3rd century A.D.) and the Amr Ibn El-as Mosque (the earliest mosque erected in Egypt), as well as walk through the old district with an explanation from our experienced guide.
Will first drive you to Cairo Citadel.
Also known as Saladin Citadel, Where you will see panoramic views of old Cairo and take photos. You will also visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque (placed inside the Citadel).
Afterwards
You will visit Old Cairo and see the most famous sitesSuch as the Hanging Church (constructed in the 3rd century A.D.)
And the Amr Ibn El-as Mosque (the earliest mosque erected in Egypt), as well as walk through the old district with an explanation from our experienced guide.
Included
Pick up services from your hotel and return.
Accommodation in 5* with breakfast in Cairo.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private English Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Mineral water on board during the tour.
Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo.
Shopping tours in Cairo.
All Service charges & taxes.
Rates are subject to change according to hotel policies and government taxes, and2time of confirming the reservation.
Excluded
International flight ticket.
Visa fees.
Tips.
Any service not mentioned.
