4-days Cairo Short Break
Overview
Our 4-day Cairo Short Break provides an authentic Egyptian experience, which serves as an ideal short vacation. This tour, which we created through our Egypt Travel packages, provides an exciting exploration of Egypt's historical sites and its lively cultural heritage.
The first two days of your trip begin with spectacular sightseeing at the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis archaeological sites. The Great Pyramid and Sphinx show their imposing size, while visitors can see the new artifacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which has opened its doors. The Khan El Khalili Bazaar offers visitors a chance to experience the genuine local atmosphere while they explore its busy market areas.
The tour proceeds to Islamic Cairo, which features an extensive tour of the neighborhood. Visitors to Islamic Cairo will see two landmark sites, which include the Citadel of Saladin and the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which features beautiful architectural design and city-wide observation points. Your final stop of the day takes you to Coptic Cairo, where you will visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Our 4-day Cairo Short Break provides an authentic Egyptian experience, which serves as an ideal short vacation. This tour, which we created through our Egypt Travel packages, provides an exciting exploration of Egypt's historical sites and its lively cultural heritage.
The first two days of your trip begin with spectacular sightseeing at the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis archaeological sites. The Great Pyramid and Sphinx show their imposing size, while visitors can see the new artifacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which has opened its doors. The Khan El Khalili Bazaar offers visitors a chance to experience the genuine local atmosphere while they explore its busy market areas.
The tour proceeds to Islamic Cairo, which features an extensive tour of the neighborhood. Visitors to Islamic Cairo will see two landmark sites, which include the Citadel of Saladin and the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which features beautiful architectural design and city-wide observation points. Your final stop of the day takes you to Coptic Cairo, where you will visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Inclusion
- Receive premium airport assistance and meeting services throughout your stay.
- Enjoy a luxurious three-night stay at the Cairo Pyramids Hotel, including breakfast.
- Take advantage of private tours to Cairo's landmarks and Giza’s historic sites, exclusively for you and your guests.
- A knowledgeable Egyptologist will be on hand to reveal the secrets of ancient Egypt.
- Entrance tickets are included for the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and all specified archaeological sites.
- Savor a delightful lunch featuring authentic Egyptian dishes.
- Optional excursions or leisure time available on request.
- Daily provision of mineral water is included for your comfort.
Exclusion
- Entry visas to Egypt are required and depend on your nationality.
- Entry tickets to the Great Pyramid of Khufu are provided as part of the Giza pyramids tour.
- While tipping is a standard practice for good service, it is not covered and is left to your preference.
- Prices for tours are applicable during busy periods such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
- Drinks with meals at restaurants are not included.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a staff member is readily prepared to aid you through the airport and provide for a smooth commencement of your journey.
With a warm reception from your Cairo Top Tours guide, you will be escorted to the deluxe air-conditioned vehicle waiting for you and promptly transferred to your hotel.
Upon arriving at the hotel, our tour manager will ensure early check-in in case it is possible while offering you an introduction to your 4-day Cairo short break tour itinerary and confirming all the pick-up times. A fresh welcome drink at check-in is a way to keep you relaxed and get ready for the exciting adventure ahead.
Start the day with a delicious breakfast at your Cairo hotel and take the most classic Egypt tours. Your tour begins at the Giza pyramids, led by an Egyptologist from Cairo Top Tours. This tour takes you to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the sole existing wonder of the ancient world, which was constructed from 3,000,000 blocks over a period of three decades in the 4th dynasty about 4,500 years ago. The others include the pyramids of Kings Chephren and Mycerinus, which date back to the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
You will witness the majestic Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafra, builder of the second pyramid and son of Khufu. Rising to the height of the plateau will bask you in both camel riding and taking professional snapshots of this iconic monument.
Your fabulous tour goes on to Saqqara, with its famed Step Pyramid of King Djoser and many other royal pyramids. Walk around and learn about the tombs of ancient nobles, their walls colored with scenes from everyday life.
Enjoy a delightful lunch experience at a top-rated local restaurant before setting out to Memphis. This will be your chance to visit the Memphis Museum and see its beautiful alabaster Sphinx and gigantic Ramses II statue, amongst other wondrous artifacts.
So having learned history the whole day, the private guide would drop you back at your hotel in Cairo, where you will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day begins with a delightful breakfast at your hotel, preparing you for an enriching journey to the renowned Egyptian Museum. Accompanied by an expert guide.
Then drive to the Citadel of Saladin to explore the amazing Mohamed Ali Mosque together with other marvelous Islamic architectural delights. Standing on the peak of the citadel, you are awed by the romantic view of countless domes and minarets and mosques against the entire heavenly sky of old turquoise blue.
After lunch, the guide will start to introduce you to ancient Coptic Cairo. Do not miss this unique opportunity! You are going to view the Babylon ruins, which is said to have been a Roman fortress, the monumental style of the Hanging Church, and the Sergerious Bacchus Church. Your guide will also describe to you the Ben Ezra Synagogue, where some traditions suggest that Moses was hidden in the Nile River at his birth.
The driver of your transport will afford a calm, smooth, and pleasurable ride, so sit back and absorb the dynamic ambiance of Cairo, especially as the location nears the district of Islamic Cairo contrasted with the Khan El Khalili bazaar—rivaling most markets in Cairo in exuberance and activity.
The end of the day entails the transportation to a glamorous Cairo Pyramids Resort for an extraordinary indulgence in leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price
Silver accommodationSilver accommodation:
Hotel in Cairo: Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar. B.B
| # | May-Sep | Oct-April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | $620 | $650 |
| Double | $410 | $430 |
| Triple | $390 | $410 |
Golden Accommodation:
Hotel in Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel or similar. B.B
| # | May-Sep | Oct-April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | $880 | $899.98 |
| Double | $570 | $590 |
| Triple | $550 | $540 |
Start from : $390
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