Cairo It’s
the capital of Egypt and is considered the largest Egyptian cities
in terms of area and population. It is first leg of the tour. What
mainly attracts the visitor in Cairo, is that vital blend of
majestic past and glorious present. At top of the Moqattam hills on
the Eastern bank of the Nile rises the citadel of Salah El-Din
El-Ayoubi towering and impressive.
At the foot of the mountain stand out hundreds of imposing mosques
and stately ancient monuments. On the western bank of the Nile,
there are the three Pyramids and the Sphinx, the greatest tribute to pharaonic
art and thought. Cairo invites you to come and enjoy its beautiful
all-year weather, and visit the immortal monuments and relics, especially
the ancient Pyramids, in Giza.
Optional
Excursions ~ Cairo ~
1- Full day Tour:
Giza tour program (Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis And Sakkara) with
lunch:
We start
by visiting Memphis
the ancient capital of Egypt where colossal statue of Ramses II and
the great Alabaster Sphinx, then to visit Sakkara
the step Pyramid of Zoser, after lunch we will visit the papyrus
institute then a visit to the old Pyramids of Giza.,
free time for photographing and Camel riding. We will continue to see
The Sphinx
and The Valley Temple.
The cost is
58 Euro per person
2- Full
day Tour:
Sakkara and Memphis with lunch:
Sakkara
is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. Including a visit to the step Pyramids of
Sakkara
(The first proper Pyramids built for the king Zoser, it is considered
evolution of the Pyramid from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its
known form) Followed by a visit to
The Pyramids of Unas &
Oser-Kafthe Mastaba. Tomb of Mereruka, Ti &
Pta-Hotep
(carved and painted tombs), ThenMemphis
the ancient capital of Egypt where
Colossal Statue of Ramses
IIand the great
Alabaster Sphinx,
followed by lunch.
The cost is 52 Euro per person
3-
Full day Tour:
The Egyptian Museum & Citadel with lunch:
Includes a visit to TheEgyptian Museum
(one of the most famous museums, filled by magnificent collection of
antiques including; Mummies, Sarcophagi and fabulous treasures of
TUT
ANKH AMUN's
tomb) followed by a visit to TheCitadel
(it
comprises a number of important monuments which are; The Mosque
of Suleiman Pasha, The Alabaster
Mosque, Joeh's Walls, Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace&
Provides a panoramic view of Cairo from Moqattam hills), followed by
lunch.
The cost is 45 Euro per person
4- Full day Tour:
The Egyptian Museum And Giza Pyramids with lunch: Start your
full day visiting the Egyptian museum of antiquities. On
display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most
precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine
artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the
Tut- Ankh- Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it
was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered
in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Visit the great pyramids -
Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever
built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx - a huge funeral
complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king
Chephren. Then visit Khan El
Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine
brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques …etc. At
the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel. The
cost is 50 Euro per person
5- Half day Tour:
Old Cairo:
We start
by visiting
The Old part of Cairo,
as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We
visit The
Church of Abu-Sergah
and St.
Barbara,
The
Hanging Church,
and The
Coptic Museum
which has a large collection of Coptic arts and antiquities dating
from 300-1000, and we will also visit
The Old Jewish Synagogue
Ben EzraSynagogue.
The cost is 28 Euro per person
6- Full day Tour:
The Citadel & Old Cairo : We start
by visiting the Old part of Cairo, as Egypt was one of the first
countries to embrace Christianity. We visit the Church of Abu-Sergah
and St. Berbara. The hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum which has a
large collection of Coptic arts and antiquities dating from
300-1000 B.C., We will also visit the old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Then visit followed by a visit to the Citadel (it comprises a number
of important monuments which are; the Mosque of Soleiman Pasha, the
Alabaster Mosque, Joeh's Walls, Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace & Provides a
panoramic view of Cairo from Moqattam mountain),
The cost is 38 Euro per person
7- Sound and light show at Pyramids:
A dramatic fusion light & music recounting the story of antiquity
which takes one back to events of ancient history, the show is presented
of light languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Japanese,
Spanish and Italian.
DAY
First
Show
Second
Show
Third Show
Monday
English
French
Spanish
Tuesday
English
Italian
French
Wednesday
English
French
German
Thursday
Japanese
English
Arabic
Friday
English
French
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Saturday
English
Spanish
Italian
Sunday
German
French
Russian
Summer Time
8:30
P.M.
9:30
P.M.
10:30
P.M.
Winter
Time
6:30P.M.
7:30
P.M.
8:30
P.M.
The cost is 35 Euro per person
8-
Half Day Tour:
Sunset Or Sunrise Camel Ride
At early morning. Take a horse/camel
journey into the desert and watch first light reveal the ancient
Sphinx and Pyramids (Includes 2-hour horse or camel ride) An early
morning trip for those who appreciate the magnificent wonder of the
Pyramids. Take a horse/camel journey into the desert and watch first
light reveal the ancient Sphinx and Pyramids
The cost is 35 Euro per person
9- Cairo
Felucca Trip:
Sailing Trip on the Nile (at night):
Take a relaxing ride down the Nile on a felucca, a traditional
Egyptian sailing boat, and see a different side of Cairo. This 1-hour
ride gives you plenty of time to experience this unique mode of
transport. Your trip also includes all transfers
The cost is 35 Euro per person
10- Full Day Tour:
Islamic & Christian Cairo
Your tour of Islamic Cairo begins with the 12th century Citadel of
Saladin. Within the walls of this medieval fortress is Alabaster
Mosque and the Qasr El-Gawahara or Jewel Palace built by Mohamed Ali,
on a site which was once occupied by Mameluke and Ottoman palaces.
Next you visit the Mosque of lbn Tulan, built in 876 AD, the oldest
original mosque in Cairo. Continue to Christian Old Cairo, where the
Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of
the two towers of this fortress is the Church of St. Mary or El-Moallaqah
(meaning overhanging or suspended) which is why the most popular name
for this church is the hanging Church. Visit the Church of St. Sergius,
founded at the end of the 4th century; it stands on a crypt that is
said to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt.
Your tour ends with a visit to the Coptic Museum, containing the
world's richest collection of Coptic art and treasures.
The cost is 45 Euro per person
11- Full Day Tour:
Pyramids - Saqqara, Abu Sir & Dahshur
This tour is for pyramid - lovers and archeology enthusiasts. First
visit the Abu Sir pyramids of principal 5th- dynasty pharaohs,
Sahure,
Niuserre and Neferirkare. The vast Tomb of Ptahshepses has been
recently restored and well worth the visit. Next visit the oldest of
all pyramids, the Step Pyramid and funeral complex of the 3rd-dynasty
pharaoh Djoser, dating back to 2500 BC. Continue through the desert to
visit the Red and Bent pyramids at Dahshur, dating back to the
4th-dynasty.
The cost is 58Euro per person
12- Half Day Tour:
The Pharaoh village
Take a step back in time; about three thousand years back, to be
exact. Just a few miles from the center of Cairo is a time machine
waiting to take you on a fantastic journey to the days of the
Pharaohs, a time brought to life by an incredible group of actors and
actresses, faithful and exact reproductions of buildings, clothing,
and lifestyles?
The cost is 35 Euro per person
13- Half day Tour:
Manial Place & Cairo Tower
Leave the hotel to Manial Palace(ex
–
Crown Prince Mohamed Ali's Oriental Palace)
on
Rodah Island,
where a fine collection of Arab Art and Mosaics can be admired.
Visit of the
reception the rooms, the gardens, the private museum, and the
beautiful mosque. The duration of the visit is around two hours. Then
by car to the Cairo Tower (height 600 ft.) on Guezireh
Island to enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo.
The cost is 35 Euro per person
14- Sailing Trip on the Nile A sailing boat trip around the Guezireh
Island is one of the most romantic trips in Cairo to admire the beauty
of the moonlight or sunset. The cost is 30
Euro per person
15- Over Day Tour:
Tanis & the Suez Canal area
Driving the car to San el Hagar
(Tanis) the delta capital of Ramses II and than, Departure from Cairo
in the early morning. Via the agricultural road passing by a small
town called
Zagazig
and the site of Bubastis
where the cat was worshiped in ancient times. Visit the ruins of
Tanis,
and then proceed to Ismailia
on the Suez Canal for lunch. Return to Cairo by the desert road. N.B.
prior to the visit of Bubastis
and Tanis a special permission is to be obtained from the Department
of Antiquities in Cairo. The cost is 60
Euro per person
16- Cairo by night:
This is a city
tour all around Cairo to see the know places in Cairo
The cost is 30 Euro per person
17- Cruise Dinner with show A magnificent
excursion by boat over the Nile River bank with spectacular views by
night, with Belly-dance shows, eastern music band and open Buffet
Dinner.
The cost is 45 Euro per person
18- Full Day Tour:
Pharaonic village and Khan El-Khalili Visit to the
PharaonicVillage
(A beautiful trip including a show of Ancient Egyptian daily work by
people wearing Pharaonic clothes).
Followed
by a visit to
Khan El-Khalili
bazaars (a center displaying Eastern goods such as spices perfumes,
gold, silver, carpets, brass, copperware, ceramics & mashrabia). Lunch
follows.
The cost is 35 Euro per person
19- Over day Tour to Alexandria
(Greco-Roman Museum, the Roman theater
& the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa Transportation Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo (by air conditioned bus)
includes a visit to
Greco-RomanMuseum
(Filled by collection, which covers the period from the 3rd Century BC
to the 7th century AD Like Mummies, Hellenistic statues, bust of Roman
Emperors, Tanagra figurines & early Christian antiquities).
Follow by
a visit to
theRomanTheater
(A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section
of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas &
baths). Follow by lunch.
Then a
visit to
the
CatacombofKom El-Shoqafa
(Tombs on three levels, also contains The Triclinium where relatives
used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves
of bearded serpents.
Inside, there are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobec & Anubis wearing
Roman Armor), Then visit
theMontazahGarden
and
AlexandriaLibrary.
The cost is 75 Euro per person
20- Over day Tour: Oasis of Fayoum It is a
small town in the South West of Cairo which has a rich historical
background of ancient civilization. You will visit:
Lake
Qaroon: This covers an area of 200 Km2 and is ideal for
fishing, duck shooting, rowing and swimming. The duck flocks to it,
escaping from the cold European climate. Water-Wheels: There are about 200 of them, which are used to draw underground
water and irrigate agricultural lands. Ein Sellen, This small village has beautiful scenarios, lush greenery,
thermal water and a new hotel. Archaeological sites thePyramid of Amenemhat III,
one of the kings of the 12th Dynasty that dates from the 19th century
BC about 14 km from Fayoum. The Village
of Ahoom III where the
pyramid of Senouseret II is situated, one of
the kings of 12th dynasty.
The cost is 70 Euro per person
21- Over day trip to
Luxor by air:
Transfer from Cairo to Luxor: not including the domestic
flight : Transfer from Cairo to Luxor. Visit
The West
Bank; Valley of The
Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and The Colossi of Memnon.
Visit The East Bank, Luxor
and Karnak Temples,
return by plane to Cairo.
Domestic airfare;
Cairo/ Luxor/ Cairo (the rest quoted is in 290 Euro).
The cost is 60 Euro per person
22- Half day Tour:
Islamic Tours (El Azhar University, the Islamic Museum and
Mosques) By car to millenary Islamic University of
ElAzhar,
then to theIslamicMuseumwhere are kept
among other treasures an invaluable collection of antique Mosque
lamps. Tour continues to IbnTouloun
Mosque with the annexed Anderson
Museumof
Islamic Art. The cost is 35
Euro per person
23- Half day Tour:
Gates & Houses of Fatimid Cairo(Islamic Cairo)1 By the car to Bab El Fetouh
& Bab El Nasr, two famous gates of the Fatimid City,
Bab Zuweila
and
El Mouayad Mosque.
Finally visit two of the most beautiful Medieval
Islamic houses at Beit El Sheimi. The cost is 35
Euro per person
24-Full Day Tour:
Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour: Sakkara
is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. Including a visit to the step Pyramids of Sakkara
(The first proper Pyramids built for the king Zoser, it is considered
evolution of the Pyramid from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its
known form) Followed by a visit to
The Pyramids of Unas &
Oser-Kafthe Mastaba. Tomb of Mereruka, Ti &
Pta-Hotep
(carved and painted tombs), ThenMemphis
the ancient capital of Egypt where
Colossal Statue of Ramses
IIand the great Alabaster Sphinx,
followed by lunch. and
Dahshour excluding
lunch. The
cost is 58 Euro per person
25- Over Day Tour:
Beni Hassan (El MEnya) Leave the hotel by private car to Abu-Korkas
Cross the river Nile at Abu-Korkas by motor-lunch.
Donkey ride to the rock Tombs of
Beni-Hassan,
where interesting paintings of the old and middle Kingdom are visited.
Return to Minieh using the same transportation. The cost is 70
Euro per person
26- Over day Tour :
Tell Amarna, Ashmounein and Touna El Gebel Early morning leave by car from your hotel to Tell
Amarna. And take tractor to the Rock Tombs of Tell El
Amarna,
once Queen Nefertari and King Akhenaton's Capital. Visit the three
main Tombs facing the valley. (Including donkey ride or jeeps, the
visit to these Rock Tombs
From the East side cross again the Nile to the West
Bank and by car proceed to Touna El Gebel where you should arrive at
around noontime. A lunch picnic basket will be served at a rest house.
The Temple of Petosiris, the Roman wheel, Baboons and the Ibis
Cemeteries, will then be visited. The cost is 70
Euro per person