On Day 2 of your Cairo and White Desert adventure, you will have a full day exploring the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and other attractions in Cairo.
After enjoying a buffet breakfast at the hotel, your personal English-speaking tour guide will accompany you to the Giza Plateau.
You will start by visiting the Great Giza Pyramid of King Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide will provide you with a full description of the pyramid and its fascinating history. You will also have the opportunity to see the Pyramids of Chephren and the smallest royal pyramid in the Necropolis, built by King Mycerinus. Don't forget to capture some memorable photos during your visit.
Next, you will see and learn about the Great Sphinx, a colossal statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion. Your guide will also take you to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where the mummification process was performed.
Later in the day, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, where your guide will provide you with detailed information about the masterpieces on display, including the items from the tomb of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamen.
To conclude the day, you will have a tour of Coptic Cairo. You will visit the old Roman fortress of Babylon, built by Emperor Trajan in the 1st century. You will also explore the Hanging Church, which mysteriously stands above the towers of the old fortress. Your guide will then take you on a walk through the streets of Old Cairo to see the church of St Sergius and the crypt where the holy family stayed for three months. The last stop will be Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Cairo.
Afterwards, you will enjoy lunch at a high-quality restaurant in Cairo. Following your meal, you will head to Islamic Cairo to explore the vibrant market and experience the authentic life in Egypt. You can also try traditional tea-mint at El Fishawy or Layaly Al-Hussein, Cairo's oldest cafes in Khan El Khalili.
Finally, you will return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals included on this day: Breakfast, Lunch.