Cairo Day Tours

Explore Cairo, the current capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Middle East and Africa which has been a major cultural, religious and political center of the Arab, Islamic and African worlds for centuries. Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to experience Cairo Day Tours and enjoy memorable tours to visit all the great landmarks in the city as it contains the most famous monuments in the world such as the Giza Pyramids; last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara Pyramid, Memphis City, Salah El Din Citadel, the Hanging Church, and More.

The origins of the present-day Cairo can be traced back to the Egyptian capital of Memphis, which is believed to have been founded in the early 4th millennium BC near the head of the Nile delta, south of the present city. Get excited visiting the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with Cairo Tours, considered a defining symbol of Egypt. Get the chance to visit the Giza Pyramids; these pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. It contains three pyramids known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C as massive tombs for the Pharaonic Kings. Then you can visit Sphinx which is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, Sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The most popular and current theory of the builder of the Sphinx holds that it was commissioned by the 4th Dynasty King, Khafre. You can also try Camel Riding or Horse Riding at Giza Pyramids or Sound and Light Show Pyramids and enjoy the astonishing show that will let you know how they were building, and more with Cairo Excursions.

Cairo is one of the most unique cities in the world; Cairo has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Middle East. Cairo combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums. Experience our Cairo City Tour and get an astonishing trip to the Egyptian Museum and Salah El Din Citadel. Visit the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archeological history in the world. There are over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period. Proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which was an old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, built by Saladin El Ayouby during the end of the 12th century. The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel.

Enjoy a spiritual journey to visit the religious landmarks in Cairo with our Tours in Cairo and visit the Hanging Church; it is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D and the beginning of the 4th Century A.D, but it has been reconstructed and renovated several times. Some historians believe that it was built earlier, and it might have been a Roman Temple that was later converted to a Roman Church, and at a later date still, it became a Coptic Church. This church has played an important role in the history of the Coptic Church because it became the seat of the Patriarchs after transferring it from Alexandria to Al-Fustat. Move to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue; it is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. You will also visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century.

Explore seven thousand years of civilization with our tour to Dahshur, Sakkara, and Memphis city. Explore Sakkara Step Pyramid with our Day Tours in Cairo; it is one of the oldest structures all over the world that dates back to 2700 B.C, it is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century. Then visit Memphis city; it was the king’s primary residence and the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was constructed by the Pharaoh Menes approximately in 3000 B.C, so, Memphis was the main center of administration and policy in the Middle and Lower Egypt. Nowadays the city is considered a beautiful open air museum in Cairo. Then you will be able to explore Dahshur Pyramids; visit the Red Pyramid which is considered the largest pyramid in the world after the Cheops Pyramid in Giza, dedicated to the king Snefru, according to the ancient history, and distinguished by having the biggest base of all the Egyptian Pyramid, and Bent Pyarmid at Dahshur which was built during the end of 27th century BC by Sneferu, the father of Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid at Giza. It is an important stepping stone in the development of pyramid construction.

With Excursions in Cairo you can experience Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri and enjoy ancient cultural traditions in our evening trip in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Or take Felucca Ride in Cairo and sail by a transitional Felucca in Cairo and enjoy the warm sun while watching it’s rising, or you can join the Felucca Boat at night and explore Cairo at night with its amazing and colorful sights. Moreover, try Dinner Cruise in Cairo and enjoy belly dancers perform before the unlimited open buffet.

Find below amazing itineraries of Trips in Cairo.

Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

Excluding

Visa to Egypt
Any optional tours required
Tipping

Notes:

Extra fees will be applied to enter inside the Pyramids
Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum

Dahshur and Sakkara Tours

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to embrace the culture of Dahshur Pyramid, go on a trip to The Red Pyramid proceed to The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, which was built by Snefru, the father of Cheops, who was the founder of the 4th dynasty. Snefru was not declared the king of Egypt through his birthright but through his marriage to the Queen Hetepheres, the daughter of the king Huni who ruled in the 3rd dynasty, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, Pyramids of Djoser. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty during the rule of King Djoser. The Step Pyramid of Sakkara is considered to be an evolution in the architecture of the pyramids. It’s height is 60 meters and its structure consists of six layers which is gradually decreasing in the size, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

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