2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour with Free Airport Transfers

Cairo, Egypt
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Pressed for time in Cairo? This 2-day, private tour covers both the ancient Egyptian highlights and UNESCO-listed Old Cairo. Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the tombs and pyramids at Saqqara, Egypt's first capital, Memphis, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Then explore the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, concluding with a shopping trip to the Khan al-Khalili bazaar and get your free round trip Airport Transfer .

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Giza Pyramids , Sphinx , Memphis and Sakkara Tour

Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Giza Pyramids , Sphinx
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 08 :00 Am to start a full day tour to visit the Pyramids of Cheops , Chechen and Mykerinus. while listening to your Egyptologist guide. Next, you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view, where you can see all pyramids and take a special pictures for all the pyramids together in one shot & you can enjoy the Camel ride as well . then transfer to Sphinx .

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
Enjoy walking around the Great Pyramids , Touch it & can take a Nice picture next to the Great pyramids & have a time in case you want to go inside it

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Afterwards , continue on towards the Great sphinx , the Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion body. and dated back to the time of Khephren this Sphinx was made to Guard the pyramid of King Chefren , Next , Visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramid of Chefren the temple acted as a place to mummification process of the kin before burial . then head to Memphis .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Visit Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis before being transferred to Sakkara Pyramids .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Last Stop will be visiting the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built for King Djoser It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) before transferring back to your hotel .

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day Tour Visit the Egyptian Museum , Citadel & Old Cairo the Bazzar

Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Your Private Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel on Cairo. On this private tour your Egyptologist tour guide will take to you to visit the Egyptian Museum which contains the Tut-ank-amoun treasure and Akhenaton statues. You can also opt in to the ptional Mummy room. The Egyptian Museum contains around 250000 antiques. We will then proceed to Salah El Din Citadel .

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Visit one of the most Stunning construction in Cairo “The Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby”. It was built in 12th century to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders. The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. , and the Great Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha which stands proudly on the highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel of Saladin. It’s one the landmarks in Cairo with its huge space , the beautiful decorations on its walls , and its remarkable domes and minarets before being transfer by your tour guide and driver to the Bazzar ..

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Then Move into the chaos of Cairo’s Khan el Khalili bazaar. Learn how this famous market may have inspired Christopher Columbus to set sail in search of America and comb through stalls selling handmade crafts, paper products and other local goods while you test your bargaining skills.
Because this is a private tour, you’re free to determine how much time is spent at each of the destinations, making for a truly personalized experience. Travelers can opt to visit the Papyrus Institute to learn more about how this famous artwork is crafted. Transferred you Back to hotel after your trip.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary ,It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon" .It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.

Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" which is believed to have been built on the spot (The Crypt) where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt.

And ending Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Free Round-trip Private Airport Transfers
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • 2x Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
  • Entry/Admission - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
  • Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
  • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
  • Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel
  • Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
  • Entry/Admission - Memphis and Sakkara

Exclusions

  • Tipping
  • Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids, Solar Boat museum, Royal Mummy Room)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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