Begin your day with a delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel, offering a mix of international and traditional Egyptian dishes. Your English-speaking guide will then accompany you to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll witness the legendary Great Pyramid of King Cheops, marvel at its perfect alignment, and hear the intriguing stories of its construction. You’ll also visit the Pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus. After soaking in the history, take some time for photos with the Great Sphinx, the colossal lion-bodied, human-headed statue. Learn about the ancient mummification practices at the Valley Temple of King Chephren.
Lunch will be served in a top-rated local restaurant in Cairo. Afterward, you’ll explore Islamic Cairo, browsing through the bustling markets and sipping traditional mint tea at one of the city’s oldest cafes, El Fishawy or Layaly Al-Hussein, in the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, where your guide will walk you through Egypt's most famous artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Then, head to Coptic Cairo, where you’ll explore the Roman-built Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, followed by a stroll through the streets of Old Cairo to visit St. Sergius Church and its underground crypt, where the Holy Family once stayed. Your tour will conclude with a visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest Jewish temples in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast