Day 1: Arrival in Cairo / Check in the hotel
- When you arrive, you will be greeted by our representative, who will be holding a sign with your name. He will be there to help you with all the travel formalities that you need to complete at the airport. You will be taken to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, where your tour leader will assist you with the check-in process.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Visit the Giza Pyramids, and Saqqara Necropolis
- After breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will meet you in the lobby to commence your excursion to explore the Giza Plateau and Saqqara Complex.
- Start your day at the Giza plateau, you will have the opportunity to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the middle Pyramid of his son King Chephren, and the Pyramid of his grandchild King Mykerinus.
- Your guide will provide you with fascinating information about the pyramids' history. In addition, you will visit the Great Sphinx and the valley temple of King Kefren. After that, if you choose to, you may have lunch at a high-quality restaurant before proceeding to the Saqqara Necropolis.
- Saqqara is a site of great archaeological significance. The Pyramid of Djoser, also called the Step Pyramid, is the most renowned landmark at Saqqara and the oldest pyramid in the world that remains intact. Saqqara is home to numerous nobles' tombs that are worth seeing. You can even explore some of the tombs.
- Finally, we will transport you back to your hotel to spend the night.
- Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 3: Visit the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Start your day by having breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, our guide will pick you up in an air-conditioned vehicle to commence your tours.
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, where you'll find an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Your guide will lead you through the museum, highlighting important exhibits, such as the treasures of Tutankhamun, as well as countless statues and relics.
- Following the museum visit, you can have an optional lunch at a good-quality restaurant before heading to the Coptic Quarter. Here, you will discover ancient churches, such as the Hanging Church and the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, and learn about Egypt's Christian heritage.
- You will then proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous open markets in Cairo, known as the golden brick road of the Middle East. Finally, we will transfer you back to the hotel, where you will spend the night.
- Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 4: Visit the Citadel and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Starting your day with a convenient pick-up service from your hotel after breakfast, you will meet a guide who will take care of you throughout the day.
- Your first stop will be at the Citadel of Saladin, a place with great historical and cultural significance that has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. From there, you will visit the beautiful Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, which is famous for its stunning Ottoman architecture and is located within the Citadel.
- After this visit, you will be taken to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a place that showcases the rich heritage of Egypt and provides a comprehensive overview of the country's history from ancient times to the present day. You will be able to explore various exhibits that depict the different aspects of Egyptian civilization.
- Finally, after this wonderful journey, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cairo.
- Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 5: Final Departure
- Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel or opt for a breakfast box. Afterward, you will be picked up by our team in a modern air-conditioned vehicle and taken to the Cairo International Airport to catch your flight back home.
- Meals included: Breakfast
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