This three-day tour package will focus on visits to historic Cairo.
Cairo contains the relics of the Fourth and Fifth Dynasties of ancient Egypt, including the Giza Pyramids and the Saqqara area, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
It also houses the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, whose ruins still stand today. The Dahshur pyramid complex, including the White Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, is also located there. Cairo also contains the unique complex of the three monotheistic religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
Cairo is a beautiful city, and with us, you will be able to explore its depths.
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Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before being picked up at 8:00 am for your Giza Full Day Tour. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos and explore the Valley Temple, which is the place where the Priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau.
Additionally, you will be able to have a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Following the Giza visit, the tour continues to Sakkara, which is located only 27 km southwest of Cairo.
Second visit will be to The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is located in Giza, Egypt, and it houses archaeological artifacts from thousands of years of human civilization in Egypt. These artifacts span from the predynastic period to the Greco-Roman era (c. 3100 BCE to 400 CE), providing a comprehensive insight into Egypt’s rich history.
The museum’s collection is sourced from various cultural institutions in Egypt, including the Egyptian Museum, which was established in 1858 and is situated in downtown Cairo. A notable highlight of the Egyptian Museum’s collection is the cache of items unearthed in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, which will be prominently showcased in the new museum.
Occupying an impressive 120-acre (50-hectare) plot of land, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) holds the distinction of being the largest archaeological museum in the world.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
We will take you in a full day tour to visit the historical places which are located in Cairo including
Saqqara step pyramid.
The Pyramid of Djoser, known as the Step Pyramid, is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara Necropolis, northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. It was built during the 27th century BC to bury the pharaoh Djoser; it was built for him by his vizier Imhotep. The architect and physician Imhotep was the primary architect of the vast funerary complex in the pyramid’s courtyard and the surrounding ceremonial structures.
Memphis (Mit Rahina)
Memphis (or Men-Nefer) (Greek: Μέμφις) was an ancient Egyptian city and the ancient capital of Inb-Hajj, the first of the Lower Egyptian nomes known as mḥw (North). Its ruins are located near the modern city of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
Dahshour Pyramids.
Dahshur is one of the tourist areas that visitors come to from all over the world because of its many ancient Egyptian monuments. The Pharaoh of Egypt, Sneferu, chose the Dahshur rocky plateau to build his tomb, to rival the tomb of his father, Djoser, the owner of the Saqqara Step Pyramid.
These are the most beautiful and historical sightseeing in Cairo.
In the morning, you will be met and accompanied by your tour guide to visit Cairo city tour including.
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Home to the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. The museum showcases a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts dating back as far as 5000 years. One of the museum’s exclusive exhibits is dedicated to Tutankhamen, featuring a collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that remained buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years until their discovery in 1920 during the excavation of his tomb.
The Citadel Of Cairo.
Where you will have the opportunity to explore The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha. Next, you will visit Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, an important location visited by the Holy Family, where their brief presence left a strong spiritual impact.
The area is significant as it is believed to be where the Governor of Fustat sought to harm Jesus as a child, prompting the Holy Family to seek shelter in a cave. In this district, you can also visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Lastly, after a day of exploration, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
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