The inebriant swirl of the culture, history and people in 4 days
"So here we are in Egypt...such a bewildering medley of colors that your poor imagination is dazed as though by continuous fireworks..."
Gustave Flaubert
Day 01,
Cairo
Welcome to Egypt!
Meet at the Cairo International Airport and let our representative assist you through the passport control & customs formalities. After the transfer with the A/C vehicle to the hotel, our representative will guide you through checking in the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02,
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure for a half day visit to the Pyramids Plateau and the Sphinx
The Pyramids of Giza
situated in the immediate vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo are the indisputable top attractions in Egypt. The pyramids at Giza were built over the span of three generations by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is an awe-inspiring 139 meters high establishment making it the largest pyramid in Egypt, although the nearby Khafre’s Pyramid appears to be larger as it is built at a higher elevation.
Lunch at a restaurant facing the Pyramids
Back to the hotel OR optional excursions
Memphis - Sakkara- a half day optional excursion in the afternoon
The Royal Necropolis of Sakkara includes the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Zoser who reigned 45 centuries ago. The Step Pyramid was one of the earliest forms in pyramid building, and the inspiration for its three famous neighbors at Giza. Memphis, the 5,000 year old capital of Lower Egypt contains the remains of one of the biggest statues of the Pharaoh Ramses II, thought to have stood 13 meters high in ancient times.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03,
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Then departure to visit the Egyptian Museum and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar; a sumptuous lunch at a local restaurant to keep you energized will be provided.
Egyptian Museum
The impressive Egyptian Museum houses the world's largest collection of Egyptian Antiques with almost 100,000 items. Here a whole range of treasure is awaiting the visitors to discover them, including some of those magnificent ones found in the Tomb of the Boy-King Tut-Ankh- Amoun. Delicate pieces of the ladies jewelry box, Mummies Room- in fact something to please everyone!
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Have the chance to wander through the maze of narrow, winding streets of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The sights, the sounds and the aromas of the ancient Cairo surrounds you as you sample the exotic perfumes, the beautiful gold and silver jewelry and other stunning brass and copper-ware items of the local craftsmen. Vibrant life and colors you will find there unchanged by the centuries.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04,
Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
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