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Cairo City Short Break in 5 Days

Price Starting From : $370

Explore Cairo City Break packages offered by Cairo Top Tours and delve deep into the Egyptian capital's rich culture and history. Our Egypt tours promise unforgettable experiences as you uncover Cairo's historic sites and iconic landmarks with our expert guides.

Embark on a 5-day Cairo Short Break designed for those eager to explore Cairo and Giza. Book your trip through Egypt travel packages to visit the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, ensuring a memorable tour of Cairo. Discover Coptic Cairo with visits to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius, as well as the ancient Necropolis of Giza, including the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Explore Memphis, the former capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, and gain profound insights into Egypt's extensive and intricate history.

Experience the natural beauty of Egypt through our 5-day Cairo City Break, offering comprehensive knowledge about one of the world's oldest civilizations.

Discover the Temple Of Beit El-Wali Aswan, a remarkable ancient structure built by the Egyptians centuries ago. This site offers fascinating insights into the daily lives of ancient Egyptians.

 

Inclusion

- Transportation and support from our team at Cairo airport throughout your 5-day Cairo City Break.
- Private, non-smoking vehicle provided for all transfers to and from the airport and listed sites.
- Accommodation at Cairo Pyramids Hotel in Cairo for 4 nights, inclusive of bed and breakfast.
- All Egypt tours conducted in private.
- An Egyptologist guide fluent in English will accompany you during your Cairo Short Break.
- Entrance tickets and fees included for all Cairo sites mentioned in our 5-Day Cairo Short Break itinerary.
- Meals served according to the itinerary, with opportunities for snack breaks upon request.
- Daily provision of bottled mineral water during Egypt Day Tours and airport transfers.
- Optional shopping tours available in Cairo (upon request).
- All service charges and taxes are encompassed in the package.

Exclusion

- Egypt entry visa, at Cairo International Airport.
- Tipping is not covered in the cost of our Cairo City Break.
- Beverages during meals are not included.
- Any additional Cairo Day Tours not specified in the itinerary are optional.
- Tour pricing does not apply during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, or Egypt Easter tours.

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will greet and help you with customs and passport control, help identify your baggage, and provide portage services. You will then be transferred to your hotel in an exclusive air-conditioned car for check-in. The itinerary for your 5-day Cairo City Break will be reviewed to confirm all pick-up times and any optional tours requested from Cairo. Enjoy an overnight stay in

 Welcome Drink

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, our knowledgeable tour guide will pick you up for a visit to the Giza Pyramids. You'll explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, including those of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Next, visit the Valley Temple where priests mummified King Chephren and get a close view of the Great Sphinx, a legendary guardian with the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren.

You'll have the option to experience a camel or horseback ride around the Giza Pyramids.

Continuing your Cairo day tour, you'll head to Saqqara, situated 27 km southwest of Cairo. Here, visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, a significant milestone in the evolution of pyramid construction, marking the transition from simple mastabas to the iconic pyramid shape.

Next, proceed to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt since the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the impressive alabaster Sphinx.

After a delicious lunch at a reputable Cairo restaurant, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.

Optional evening entertainment includes a Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise, featuring transportation, dinner, and captivating performances including Belly Dancing and Tanoura Dance.

Overnight accommodation at your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel followed by a private vehicle transfer to downtown Cairo to begin your Cairo excursions. Your first stop is the Egyptian Museum, situated in the renowned Tahrir Square. It houses an extraordinary collection spanning 5,000 years, with over 120,000 artifacts including the famed treasures of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.

Next, explore the historic quarter of Old Cairo, known for its early adoption of Christianity. Visit the Church of Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, and the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue.

After a delightful lunch featuring Egyptian cuisine, you'll return to your hotel. In the evening, consider joining an optional Sound and Light show in the Pyramids area.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Proceed to the Citadel of Saladin, known for its imposing towers and fortifications. Here, you'll visit the magnificent Alabaster Mosque, commissioned by Mohamed Ali in 1805 in Turkish architectural style. The Citadel itself, built by Sultan Saladin in the 12th century, served as a defensive stronghold for Cairo.

Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing your Cairo day tour to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a vibrant hub that comes alive from dusk till dawn. Take a leisurely Cairo walking tour through the bustling streets and indulge in the finest mint tea at a local café.

Return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport. Your tour leader will guide you through the boarding procedures for your flight home.

We hope you had a wonderful experience during your 5-day Cairo Short Break.

Meal included: Breakfast

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