Cairo Day Tours

On the Nile River stands Cairo with its own marvelous history surrounded by some of the most famous landmarks in the world. The Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum are a must see, journey to the Islamic and Coptic Cairo is outstanding experience to explore the great Islamic and Coptic architecture. Experience Cairo Tours and get to visit the countless attractions in the city that have survived along the years starting from the Pharaonic Period arriving to the modern city.

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit the world’s biggest mystery the Giza Pyramids which was royal tombs of Old Kingdom. The construction of the Pyramids began around 2540 BC and was completed around 2560 BC. These pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world and considered the magnificent man-made structures in history. Unleash your inner with Cairo Day Tours and scout around the mighty Sphinx which has come to symbolize strength and wisdom, the statue consists of about 2,000 limestone blocks and although the date of its constructions is uncertain, the head of the Sphinx is believed to be that of the Pharaoh Khafre. Don’t miss the chance to explore Saqqara Pyramid Complex with Cairo Excursions, where visitors will see Egypt’s first step pyramid built by the architect Imhotep for the third dynasty Pharaoh, Djoser, built around 4,700 years ago. A trip to Memphis is your gateway to explore the old capital of the Old Kingdom which was constructed approx in 3000 B.C.

The Egyptian Museum in the centre of town is a must see, with its countless Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Try Tours in Cairo and visit the biggest museum in the world which display a large rare collections of 5000 years of, mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and King Tutankhamen’s precious treasures, it’s all there. There are more than 100,000 items in the museum including some 1,700 items from the tomb of Tutankhamen. Salah El Din Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city, discover the fortress that was an Egyptian old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare. The citadel was also 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. During visiting the citadel Cairo City Tour gives you the chance to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its charming decorations that shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design.

Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it’s the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD. Spend memorable day in the area with Cairo Day Trips and walk through El Muizz Street which still displays the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments anywhere in the world to this day. Enjoy visiting Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. Coptic Cairo is a unique area surrounded by famous Christian churches, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. Scout around some of the most famous sights in the area and visit the Hanging Church which dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D and built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. You will also be able to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue and Abu Serga Church. Moreover you can attend Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri and enjoy the fabulous Egyptian heritage in a very special area in the heart of Cairo.

Find below amazing programs of Cairo Trips.

Pyramids of Giza Tour

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, then your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
Excursion to Pyramids of Giza as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes

Excluding

Visa to Egypt
Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
Tipping

Notes:

Prices are quoted in U.S. American dollars
Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids

Dahshur, Sakkara and Memphis Tours

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to embrace the culture of Dahshur Pyramid, go on a trip to The Red Pyramid proceed to The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, which was built by Snefru, the father of Cheops, who was the founder of the 4th dynasty. Snefru was not declared the king of Egypt through his birthright but through his marriage to the Queen Hetepheres, the daughter of the king Huni who ruled in the 3rd dynasty, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, Pyramids of Djoser. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty during the rule of King Djoser. The Step Pyramid of Sakkara is considered to be an evolution in the architecture of the pyramids. Its height is 60 meters and its structure consists of six layers which is gradually decreasing in the size, Relax by having lunch at local restaurant, Next tour to Memphis City, which was founded by King Menes and it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years. The name of the city was derived from the Pyramid of Mn-nfr.eguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

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