After enjoying a delightful breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your Egyptologist guide to begin your Cairo day tours. Your first stop will be the Giza Pyramids, among the oldest monuments in the world and revered as sacred during ancient Egypt. Learn about King Cheops, known as Khufu in hieroglyphs, and delve into the ancient Egyptian religion as your guide shares insights into the purpose behind these magnificent structures.
Travel by private vehicle to the high plateau to explore the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus. You can also opt for a camel riding tour to experience the Sahara's beauty.
Enter the Valley Temple of Chephren, part of the most complete pyramid complex in Egypt. Within this complex lies the Great Sphinx, a mythical figure of a man-headed lion symbolizing the king's authority and wisdom.
Next, explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortress built by Sultan Saladin in the 12th century. Marvel at its towering structures and visit the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, brought by the Ottoman Caliphate to counter Napoleon Bonaparte's French expedition in Egypt.
Continue your tour in Coptic Cairo by visiting the Hanging Church, constructed atop towers of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. This Coptic Orthodox church features a central nave and two side aisles with an original pulpit. Explore further to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Egypt's oldest Jewish temples, and the Church of St. Sergius, also known as the cavern church, which houses the crypt where the baby Jesus and Virgin Mary stayed for three months while escaping King Herod's persecution.
After a day of exploration, return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch