Cairo, the current capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Middle East has always been a major cultural center in the world for centuries. Discover all what Cairo has to offer through Cairo Tours which offers wide selection of amazing day tours in the city. Get the chance and discover the ancient Egyptian civilization visiting the abnormal monuments in Cairo such as the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara Pyramid, and Memphis. Get a spiritual journey to the Islamic and Coptic sightseeing in the heart of Cairo 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. Experience our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara and discover the Open Air Museum at Memphis which was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Explore one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt; Sakkara which was the cemetery for Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt. Take the steps that lead to scout around Sakkara Step Pyramid which goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. The Pyramid was built for King Zoser, one of the greatest Kings of the third dynasty (2721-2780 BC). Unleash your inner with Cairo Day Tours and move to visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. The Giza Plateau contains the three pyramids of kings Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Scout around the mysterious structures which were built from 2550 to 2490 BC. It is said that around 100.000 workers contributed in building the great pyramids and it took about thirty years to be finished. Discover the amazement of Sphinx and take unforgettable photo with the statue that is distinguished by a human head as a sign for the wisdom and body of lion a sign for power. Moreover you can choose Pyramids of Giza Tour or Memphis and Sakkara Tour.
A tour to visit the Egyptian Museum with its countless preservation is one of the best Things to do in Cairo. Explore the biggest museum in the world which consists o two floors; the ground floor that hosts the heavier displays like coffins, huge statues, and stone carvings while the upper floor hosts the lighter displays that include gadgets and tools, funerary objects, smaller statues, papyrus papers, wooden coffins, jewelry, and most importantly, the displays of the Tut Ankh Amun tomb. Experience Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour and visit the two remarkable attractions or try Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and visit the fortress of Salah El Din which was a military fortress and residential palace during the Ayyubid Dynasty. 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. Many important monuments were built in Salah El Din Citadel throughout its long history. This includes the marvelous Mosque of Mohamed Ali which is the best example of the Ottoman architecture in Egypt, the Mamluk Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and the small charming Mosque of Suleiman Pasha El Khadim. Feast your soul with our Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri which is an Egyptian heritage dance distinguished by the using multicolored skirts. The show takes place in a special place in the heart of Islamic Cairo especially in Wekalet El Ghouri which was built in 1504 A. D by sultan Qunsuwah El Ghouri. Moreover you can try Dinner Cruise in Cairo and enjoy the unlimited and open buffet in the fabulous Nile River and more with Cairo City Tour.
Islamic Cairo holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. It is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD. Discover the area with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. Coptic Cairo is a unique area surrounded by famous Christian churches, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. Get excited with Cairo Excursions and visit some of the most famous churches in the Middle East. The Hanging Church is considered the oldest church in the area of Al-Fustat. It is known as Al-Muallaka (the hanging) because it was built on the ruins of two old towers that remained from an old fortress called the Fortress of Babylon. Moreover you can visit other famous cities in Egypt from Cairo through Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane and more.
Find below amazing programs of Tours in Cairo.
Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour
Itinerary
Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, 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 the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes
Excluding
Visa to Egypt
Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
Tipping
Notes:
Price are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum
Extra fees will be applied to enter the Coptic Museum at Old Cairo
Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara
Itinerary
Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Next Excursion to Pyramids of Giza, Explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour 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, your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, 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 Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes
Excluding
Visa to Egypt
Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
Tipping
Notes:
Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
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