Day 1: Welcome to Egypt
Arrive to Cairo airport, meet and assist by your tour manager then transfer to your hotel for check in with an exclusive air conditioned modern van. Our rep will provide you with detailed info about your holiday itinerary advice all procedures and finalize all pick up time for your holiday time. In the evening enjoy complimentary dinner at your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Meal plan: Welcome drink
Day 2: Pyramids Day Tour
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you in Private tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara and the former capital, Memphis. Your personal expert Egyptologist guide will pick you up at the morning from you hotel to start a sightseeinr day tour. The Giza Plateau is the beginning, it is around 30 minutes from Cairo where your Egyptologist guide will provide a detailed introduction to each of the three pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost) or take a camel ride (additional cost). later you'll continue to the city side of Giza plateau where find yourself standing at the feet of the Sphinx, you may also visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the well preserved funerary boat of Cheops.Then drive to Sakkarawhere Egypt's oldest pyramid is built in 2650 B.C. you will get a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid and you’ll have free time to walk around. The final stop is the open air museum of Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt to see artifacts of several great rulers of Egypt the Huge statue of Ramses II, finally you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Cairo City Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel then pick up up for private tour to immerse yourself further into Egypt's history to the famous Egyptian Museum. Follow this with a stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and a visit to Cairo's most popular Islamic attractions - the Alabaster Mosque. Housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors a year. The highlight for most are the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun. His 6 gold gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the must-see item of the day. Our qualified tour guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you free time to explore the museum at leisure. The Alabaster Mosque at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits atop a limestone hill overlooking Cairo and is the most important mosque in the city. Still used as a place of worship today by the Muslims of Cairo, the architectural masterpiece opens its doors to visitors of all faiths. The lower part of the Mosque is clad inside and out with Alabaster, while the top part is constructed from the limestone cladding removed from the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the mosque your guide will introduce you to the basics of the beliefs of Islam, including a translation of the most common prayers. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, Citadel of Salah El Din and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Head to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church and Synagogue. Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Final departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International airport for departure.
Meal plan: Breakfast
Price includes
- Cairo airport Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure
- All transfers by a private modern AC vehicle
- 03 night in Cairo hotel based bed and breakfast.
- All tours in Cairo privately with personal Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the sites indicated in the tour itinerary.
- Meal plan as per above itinerary
- Complimentary dinner in the day of your arrival
- A Bottle of mineral water during the trips.
- Portage when needed.
- Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (charged about 30 min Local calls or 2 min. international calls)
- All service charges and taxes.
Price excludes
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping Kitty
Prices Per Person
Summer (May-September)
- Grand Pyramids Hotel: $ 270
- Le Meredien Pyarmids Hotel: $ 345
- Fairmont Nile City Hotel: $ 450
Winter (October-April)
- Grand Pyramids Hotel: $ 299
- Le Meredien Pyarmids Hotel: $ 375
- Fairmont Nile City Hotel: $ 475
Notes:
- Trip runs every day
- Prices are quoted in US$ and based on double occupancy
- Prices are valid in 2012, except during Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter Feasts.
- Discounts are available for groups and children.
- International flights are not included.
- For large groups or customized itinerary contact our Cairo Tours and Travel Packages Specialist