Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before meeting your dedicated tour guide for your first Cairo adventure. The day starts with a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids, constructed 4,500 years ago.
Explore the Great Pyramid of Cheops, a monumental feat that took over two decades to complete, and then see the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus from the same royal lineage. Admire the Great Sphinx, a mythical lion with a human head that has stood guard over the necropolis for 4,500 years. Take in panoramic views of the pyramids from the plateau, and enjoy an optional camel ride for a unique photo opportunity. Next, visit the Valley Temple of King Chephren, known for its granite and alabaster construction, dedicated to the mummification rituals of the Pharaoh.
Following this, your guide and private driver will escort you to the Egyptian Museum, home to the world's most extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts, including the stunning treasures of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.
Continue your exploration with a trip to Coptic Cairo. Visit the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church perched on ancient towers, and the Church of St. Sergius, located over the crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have rested. Discover the Ben Ezra Synagogue, reputed to be the site where the Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses.
After lunch, head to Islamic Cairo to marvel at the medieval city walls and gates built by the Fatimid leader Badr Al Gamali, and wander through the vibrant, narrow streets lined with shops from the 10th century. End your day with a visit to Al-Fishawy, one of Khan El Khalili Bazaar's oldest coffeehouses, where you can enjoy mint tea and soak in the local atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
