Once you arrive at Cairo Airport you will find our Airport reprehensive he will waiting for you holding a sign with your name will help you to finish your papers quicker Skip queues on arrival save time and complicated procedures.
Then you will transfer to your hotel in Cairo At the hotel, the tour manager will assist you to have a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Optional: check-in has more time don’t miss it you can ask you, tour manager, to book you - Sound and light show by Giza plateau - Dinner cruise with folklore show.
- Cairo by night FOR MORE OPTIONS please check more Night tours at night Tours.
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8: 00 AM or any time you choose our Egypt Tours R Us professional Egyptologist photographer tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel’s lobby with Egypt Tours R Us‘s sign then you start your tour.
On your way to the tour, our guide will give you a brief introduction about your tour also till you a lot of stories about our ancient Egyptian history, sightseeing, and ancient Gods Start your to visit Giza pyramids one of the ancient wonders of the world now your childhood dream will become true start your tour visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, Then after proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of king Chephren with a lion's body.
Your tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren, It was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
Our guide will help you to take the most amazing memorial photos ever by showing you the best secret places where u can have unique pictures as our guides is not just an Egyptologist guide but also a professional photographer.
then move to The Egyptian Museum which has more than 250,000 ancient pieces display a rare collection of Egyptian art Over 5,000 years from all over the Egyptian history, as well as King Tutankhamen's treasures famous known by King TUT our guide, will explain your everything we find in his tomb including his jewelry, golden furniture, mummification tools, and Canopic jars and his famous pure gold throne, coffin, and musk this tomb was discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
Also, you will have the chance to see Yoya and Toya Treasures one of the most surviving intact amazing treasures found in Egypt see their perfect mummies still intact, coffins, longest one sheet of papyrus paper found in Egypt.
Overnight Cairo hotel .
8: 00 AM or any time you choose our Egypt Tours R Us professional Egyptologist photographer tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel’s lobby with Egypt Tours R Us‘s sign then you start your tour.
On your way to the tour, our guide will give you a brief introduction about your tour also till you a lot of stories about our ancient Egyptian history, sightseeing, and ancient Gods Start your tour visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, then on the way to Memphis you will stop to have your lunch in one of the Egyptian Traditional lunch drives to visit Memphis city which was founded by King Narmer or Menas 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 you will visit the ruins of the god Ptah temple which was the coronation temple for all the ancient Egyptian kings, see the Statue of Ramses II the second largest statue all over Egypt and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
At the end of your tour will visit the Dahshor pyramids which belong to king Senfru one of the kings of the old Kingdom 4th dynasty he chose this far desert to build his first pyramid named as Bent pyramid rises from the desert at a 54-degree inclination, but the top section (above 47 meters) is built at the shallower angle of 43 degrees, lending the pyramid its very obvious 'bent' appearance then visit Red pyramid also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the three major pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt Named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones, you will have the great chance to enter inside the two pyramids without any extra charge.
Overnight Cairo hotel .
8: 00 AM or any time you choose our Egypt Tours R Us professional Egyptologist photographer tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel’s lobby with Egypt Tours R Us‘s sign then you start your tour.
On your way to the tour, our guide will give you a brief introduction about your tour also till you a lot of stories about our ancient Egyptian history, sightseeing, and ancient Gods Start your tour visit Old Coptic CairoArea one of the world's oldest Christian denominations.
First visit to see the Hanging Church, St Virgin Mary Church, Built in the 4th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above one of the towers of the old Roman fortress to locate it above the cave where the holy family stays it is the most beautiful church build follow the Coptic traditional design of art.
Then visit the church of Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church.
View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod.
Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the most important Jewish synagogues all over Egypt, then visit The Monastery of Saint Simon, also known as the Cave Church, is located in the Mokattam mountain in southeastern Cairo, Egypt, in an area that is known as ‘garbage city’ because of the large population of garbage collectors or Zabbaleen that live there, Several more churches have been built into the caves found in Mokattam, of which the Monastery of St.
Simon the Tanner is the largest with a seating capacity of 20,000.
In fact, the Cave Church of St.
Simon in Mokattam is the largest church in the Middle East.
next move to The Tree of the Virgin Mary is a sycamore tree in the El Matareya suburb of Cairo According to local beliefs, the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph stopped at El Matareya (then a small village) on the Flight into Egypt Mary rested against the tree and a spring of water sprang up near it for Mary to wash Jesus.
For many years its bark was taken by Christians in the belief that it had miraculous properties.
It has been a place of pilgrimage for Coptic Christians for many centuries, who come to pray by it or touch it, believing that it will heal illness.
Next to the tree is a small chapel in El Matareya.
Then move to visit The Church of the Virgin Mary at Zeitoun (The Apparition Church) was built by Tawfik Khalil Ibrahim, under the supervision of the Italian architect Leomingelli.
He built it as a miniature of the famous Agia Sophia church in Istanbul, Turkey upon a vision he had seen in which the Holy Virgin told him that she would appear in her church at Zeitoun after forty years.
The church was consecrated during the Holy Mass on Sunday 29 June 1925.
According to tradition, the site is one of the locations where the Holy family stayed during their flight into Egypt, On the evening of Tuesday, 2 April 1968 our Holy Lady, began to appear in luminous scenes over domes of St.
Mary church at Zeitoun.
The transfection of the Virgin Mary above this church was shown to everyone for a weeks Overnight Cairo hotel .
8: 00 AM or any time you choose our Egypt Tours R Us professional Egyptologist photographer tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel’s lobby with Egypt Tours R Us‘s sign then you start your tour.
On your way to the tour, our guide will give you a brief introduction about your tour also till you a lot of stories about our ancient Egyptian history, sightseeing, and ancient Gods Start your tour visit the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders.
After that visit, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque was designed by the architect YousifBoushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
Then move to Al-Rifa'i Mosque is one of Cairo's largest mosques.
It took 43 years to build this beautiful sanctuary that combines different Islamic architectural styles.
Located in \"Midan Al-Qalaa\" or the Citadel Square, it faces the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan which it rivals in size and grandeur.
This Mosque is the resting place of many members of the Egyptian Royal Family, including the last king, King Farouk.
The last Shah of Iran has also been buried in this mosque in 1980.
Make sure you notice the ornamental window grills and the breathtakingly high ceiling, held up by 44 colossal pillars next to this mosque you will visit The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is regarded as the finest piece of early-Mamluk architecture era in Cairo, an age of architectural splendor.
The story has it that the construction of this complex was a tedious and tragic process.
In fact, it was built between 1356 and 1363 by Sultan Hassan who was murdered shortly before the mosque was completed.
Sultan Hassan's madrassa-mosque was built out of huge blocks of stone.
Due to its tremendous height, this mosque soon became a symbol of the culmination of all the architectural power developed throughout a century of Mamluk rule.
When arriving in the mosque, your eyes will be immediately drawn upward into the blue sky.
And as you lower your head, you will witness the most amazingly patterned mosaic-paved courtyard, unprecedented in Cairo.
Then visit Amer Ibn Alas Mosque, Built in 642 AD with palm trunks and fronds, it was the first mosque erected in Egypt and all Africa.
The location of the mosque was determined by the general of the Muslim Army AmrIbn Al-'As who had pitched his tent at that very same place when he conquered the land.
The capital of Islamic Egypt Al-Fustat was then built around this spot.
There are approximately 200 columns in the mosque taken from different sites, and the wide and quiet spaces offer a sanctuary from the bustle of Cairo.
Next move to visit the Mosque of IbnTulunit is Looking more like a fortress with its imposing wall full of beautiful crenulations, the Mosque of IbnTulun is believed to be the oldest mosque in Cairo, and the city's largest mosque in terms of land area, which covers no less than 26.
300 sq.
m.
Standing among beautifully decorated arches in the vast courtyard, the mosque was built by IbnTulun in the 9th century and served as the center of the Tulun Dynasty capital.
The building's beauty and surroundings are best appreciated from atop the spiral minaret, a structure that was inspired to IbnTulun by his homeland, Iraq, wherein Samarra such a minaret soars above the town's ancient mosque.
Drive back to your hotel full of our great Experience Overnight Cairo hotel .
7:00 AM or any time you choose our Egypt Tours R Us professional Egyptologist photographer tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel’s lobby with Egypt Tours R Us‘s sign then you start your tour.
On your way to the tour, our guide will give you a brief introduction about your tour also till you a lot of stories about our ancient Egyptian history, sightseeing, and ancient Gods you Round 3 hours to catch Alexandria start your tour visit Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaStart with the most important site all over Alexandria city the tomb consists of three levels cut through the solid rock it is the only place all over the world where you can see the mixture between the ancient Egyptian and Greek-Roman style of art.
Then you will transfer to Pompey's Pillar pillar’s name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt Set up in honor of Augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD you can also see the ruins of an ancient temple The Serapeum of Alexandria was an ancient Greek temple built by Ptolemy III Euergetes (reigned 246–222 BCE) and dedicated to Serapis.
then drive told Alexandria harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets The photos taken here are amazing.
On your way to the castle of Qaitbay, you will stop to have one of the most amazing Ice Cream from Azza the most famous ice cream shop all over Alexandria city castle of QaitbayFrom where you can take the most beautiful pics for the Mediterranean cost visit inside the castle witch build in the 15th-century, by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay as a defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria The Citadel build above the ruins of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
After you will drive to Abo El Abbas Mosquealso called Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi is Alexandria's largest mosque; with a cream-colored facade, four great domes, arabesque designs, and a high minaret, the mosque is a beautiful sight Built-in 1775 to commemorate the life of an Andalusian Sheikh that was buried on the site, it is one of the most visited mosques on the White Med coast While visiting this amazing sanctuary, do not forget to have a long and thorough look at the colonnade of elongated arches, the eight monolithic granite columns, and the beautiful marble floor of The mosque.
then visit the Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrian) ( from outside ) It is considered the second biggest library in the world more than 8 million copy of books Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
After we finish drive back to Cairo Overnight Cairo hotel .
Three hours before your flight our representative will drive you to Cairo airport full of experience Optional tours this day: have late flight still need to do more in Cairo on your way to the airport you can add one of our half-day tours : 1- Live like a King (Exclusive) 2- New Heliopolis Tour (Exclusive) 3- Zamalek Distract tour (Exclusive) 4- Before you leave (Exclusive) 5- Museum of Civilization, Baron Palace and Cave Church (Exclusive) 6- Cairo Museums tour (Exclusive) 7- Follow Holly Family steps in Cairo (Exclusive) FOR MORE OPTIONS please check more tours at Day Tours .
