Inclusions
- Daily breakfast (6)
- Lunch (6)
- 6 Nights stay at a 5-star hotel (Nile view rooms) in Cairo
- The hotel has a +75% recommendation on TripAdvisor
- Cairo Sigheeing Tour (Giza, Saqqara Step pyramid, Memphis, National Museum, Abu Serga church, Saint Barbra church, the citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque and the old bazaar of Khan Elkhalily)
- Return Airport Transfer at Cairo on arrival and departure
- City tours in air-conditioned vehicles
- Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant
- A bottle of water, juice & biscuits/snacks during day tours
- Entrance fees for monuments in Cairo, Giza and Alexandria
- English speaking guide
You'll Love
- Enjoy a luxurious stay at a 5 star hotel in Cairo
- Step back in history at the Civilization museum
- Admire the highlights of Cairo on the Nile Cruise.
Overview
Egypt is a traveler's paradise thanks to its long history and its rich cultural heritage. From the mighty Nile to the beguiling desert, from the magnificent ancient monuments to the lush coastal delta, this country is a treasure house of attractions and continues to attract tourists all year round. This fantastic 7 days guided Egypt package has been designed to pack in the highlights of ancient Egypt in the effervescent capital city of Cairo. ExploreCairo's most amazing monuments in these 7 days coupled with a relaxing stay at in a 5 star hotel in Cairo.
When/Date
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo. You would be met at the airport by our representatives and escorted to your hotel. After the check-in formalities are completed, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the capital city of Egypt on your own.
Overnight Stay in Cairo
After breakfast, you begin your journey of discovering this incredible destination. Step thousands of years back in time as you explore Memphis, which was Egypt's first capital and dates back to 3200 B.C. The next stop on the itinerary is at The Saqqara Step pyramid complex, the site of the first stone pyramid, which dates back to 2700 B.C. and then your final stop for the day is at the the Giza Pyramids, which are regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Overnight Stay in Cairo
Today you continue with the journey exploring and uncovering more about this remarkable civilisation. The first stop is at the museum of civilization, which houses all of the art collections that were seized from various Egyptian museums. You also get to see the room with the 24 genuine mummies of kings and queens. The next stop is at Saladin's Citadel and Mohamed Ali's Alabaster Mosque, which was built in 1805. You then visit one of the historic churches in Cairo, the Abu Serga Church, where the famed crypt that the Holly family spent six months hiding in is located. The last stop is at the fourth-century Saint Barbara Church.
Overnight Stay in Cairo
Today you continue exploring the museum of civilization. Take a walk through the mummies room that contains the 24 famous mummies for kings & queens. Next you visit the Sultan Hassan & Rifaie Mosques. The last stop for today’s itinerary is the Bazar of Khan El-Khalily.
Overnight Stay in Cairo
After a heart breakfast, you'll be led to the Baron palace, which was responsible for building Heliopolis, one of Old Egypt's capital cities. Next you get onboard a boat and enjoy an hour long Nile cruise as you take in Cairo's stunning scenery and get to admire the city's top attractions from the boat. The last stop for the day is at the Ibn Tulon Mosque, one of Egypt's historic mosques.
Overnight Stay in Cairo
Post breakfast, you proceed for the last day of sightseeing in Egypt. The first stop is at the Islamic Museum, followed by a visit to the El-Moez Street of the oldest streets in Cairo, that dates back to more than 1000 years ago. Next you stop at the Palace of Mohamed Ali Tawfik in Manial area.
Overnight Stay in Cairo
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning, post which you would be dropped off at Cairo international airport for your journey back home.
