Cairo is the city of civilization and history and considered one of the most ancient cities in the world. Flying Carpet Tours is offering Cairo Short Breaks where you will be able to visit all the historical landmarks in the historical city and enjoy exploring the Ancient Egyptians monuments such as the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum, Sakkara, Memphis city, the Citadel of Salah El Din, and the Hanging Church.
Enjoy discovering Egypt’s advanced ancient civilization, amazing architecture, mummification, medical science, and monotheism, in addition to its unique religious and cultural monuments with Flying Carpet Tours, as you will find amazing Short Breaks in Cairo that will give you the chance to explore many historical sites such as Giza Pyramids, which are located at Giza Plateau, as you are going to entertain your eyes and mind by watching the most exciting pyramids all over the world, as these historical pyramids were constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C, the largest pyramid was known as Cheops or Khufu, it is also considered to be the largest historical pyramid in the whole world, as it is approximately 146.5 meters high, the second large pyramid is known as Chephren and the third pyramid is known as Mycerinus, it is the smallest one of the Giza Pyramids, as you will have the opportunity to choose Cairo Short Breaks with fewer days to visit less places if you don’t have much more time in Cairo.
Cairo has an outstanding collection of monuments that have survived along the different eras starting from the Pharaonic period, passing through Coptic Cairo, and arriving to the Islamic Cairo. With Cairo Short Breaks you will visit all the remarkable attractions in the city through memorable short holiday. Start your vacation visiting Memphis which is considered the king’s primary residence and it was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The city was founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza. Take the steps that lead to scout around the first pyramid ever constructed in Egypt, Sakkara Step Pyramid which dates back to 2700 B.C. You will also visit mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century and explore the archaeological site of Sakkara.
Prepare yourself for the next day and get amazing start visiting the Egyptian Museum where you will watch the great amount of preservation and monuments of 5000 years of civilization including the outstanding treasures of kings Tutankhamu. Proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties. You will also visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its beautiful designing and constructed especially for Mohammed Ali Pasha who ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D. Get excited with Cairo Weekend Breaks and get ready to visit Old Cairo. Explore one of the most famous churches in the Middle East; Hanging Church which 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. Move to explore Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Egypt. It was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Enjoy visiting Abu Serga church which is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. You will also walk through one of the oldest streets in Cairo; El Muzz Street and get the chance to buy amazing souvenirs from Khan El Khalili.
Enjoy Cairo Short Breaks
Day 01: Arrive Cairo At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo. Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead 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, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo. Day 03: final departure Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.
Included
• 02 Nights accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes • 01 Day Tours in Cairo to the sites mentioned at the above program • Entrance fees to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo • English speaking guide in Cairo • 01 Lunch at local restaurants in Cairo • One Bottle of Mineral Water to each person • All service charges and all taxes • meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival • Transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure.
Excluded
• Egypt Visa • International flight • Any Optional tours • Tip.
More info about: Cairo Short Breaks Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com Tel.: +201099906242
