Cairo Tour Package (3 Days)
Overview
This 3 days/2-night Cairo tour is, as are all our experiences, conducted as a private tour with luxury accommodation. The tour covers locations within and around Cairo that have earned Egypt the reputation as the world’s premier destination.
Iconic Sites That Are Visited
This tour includes the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo (including Coptic and Islamic Cairo) as well as the Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque. And on Day 2, its the iconic pyramids of Giza and Saqqara. And the experience also includes dinner at Khan El-Khalili bazaar. The bazaar which has been operating for over 700 years includes lunch at the famous El Fishway restaurant which has entertained such notables as Napoleon Bonaparte, the German General Rommel as well as the former Egyptian President Abdul Nasser.
Additional Options
It’s a truly remarkable 3 days which you will remember for life. It can also include an optional nighttime Nile River Cruise of dinner and entertainment. And each night you retreat to your luxury hotel where you can revel in an ambience of sophistication and elegance.
Inclusive Tours
This tour introduces the wonders of Ancient Egypt and includes entrance into the pyramids and to the burial chambers of the pharaohs as well as into recently discovered tombs at the Saqqara site. And our tours include lunch each day and the comfort of your own private vehicle with driver and expert guide.
The Essentials of this Itinerary Are 5 Stars All The Way
- Luxury hotel in Cairo
- Please note that the hotel rating in Egypt is different from the USA or Europe. One Horizon Africa will never compromise the quality of your accommodation and hence we only recommend 5 star and/or luxury hotels.
- Our preferred hotel is the Marriott Hotel (Nile) in Zamalek which is one of the most outstanding hotels in Cairo.
Concierge Service
- Your concierge will meet you as you disembark your flight and/or in the Customs Halls.
- You will be ushered with priority through Customs and Immigration – no more waiting in long queues.
- All transfers will be accompanied by our staff and in air-conditioned comfort.
Your Private Tour
- Your tour is conducted as a private tour where you will have exclusive use of your vehicles each day and your own guide
Your Personal Guide
- Your guide will be an expert Egyptologist who will be with you at every venue and providing a complete brief and information at every venue
An App Which Keeps You in Contact with Love Ones
- We can provide a personal Travel App for your phone, laptop or tablet that enables you to keep in direct contact with your friends and family and which gives you updates about any changes to your flights. The ultimate travelling companion!
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Ancient Egyptian Research Association
One Horizon Africa is a member of AERA. AERA brings together archaeologists and specialists from around the world to address questions regarding the origin, nature, and development of the Egyptian state. By becoming a member of AERA you support the training of young Egyptian archaeologists and the survey, mapping, excavation, and the analysis of archaeological sites. We encourage everyone to become a member and support the work of AERA.
Itinerary
Arrival Into Cairo and Your Accommodation
Our representative will be on hand to meet you as you disembark your flight and facilitate you through Customs and Immigration and then to book you into your hotel.
The rest of the day is spent relaxing at the hotel prior to your pick up at 7pm for your Night Dinner Cruise on the Nile
Overnight – the first of 3 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel (or equivalent). B D included –
First Stop: The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Old Cairo
The Museum (NMEC)) presents the richness, brilliance and innovation of Egyptian society through the ages. It’s themes include the Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking and the Gallery of Royal Mummies. For travellers to Egypt, it provides deep insight to the amazing society that the Egyptians built from prehistoric days to the present.
Old Cairo (includes Coptic and Islamic Cairo) Coptic Cairo
is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the ‘Hanging Church, and many other Coptic historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church.
About Lunch
We enjoy taking our guess out for lunch because it’s another way to experience Egyptian culture. We just want to make the following points. We only take our guests to the best restaurants. We place good hygiene and cleanliness as the number 1 priority. The restaurants offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. But please be assured, your health and safety is our overriding priority.
Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
The Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo built by Salah ad-Din. It was the seat of government in Egypt for nearly 700 years from the 13th century. Its location commands a strategic position overlooking the city. It was constructed from 1176–1183 and was among the most impressive military fortifications of its time.
The Alabaster (Muhammad Ali) Mosque
Within the Citadel is The Muhammad Ali Mosque. The mosque with its twin minarets is the most visible mosque in Cairo and is an active place of worship for Muslims.
The mosque was built between 1828 and 1848 and is situated on the highest point of the Citadel. The mosque was built by Muhammed Ali in memory of Tusun Pasha, his son, who died in 1816.
However, it also represents Muhammad Ali’s efforts to erase symbols of the previous rulers that he sought to replace. It is one of the most visited sites in Cairo.
Return to your hotel and overnight – the first of 2 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel or equivalent.
B L included – Dinner at Own Expense. As an option, a Nile River Cruise for dinner and entertainment is available
Day 2 (am) – Pyramids of the Giza Plateau
There are 118 Egyptian Pyramid’s, the largest at Giza. The pharaoh Khufu who built the largest at Giza, was preceded by his father, the Pharoah Sneferu, who built 3 pyramids in his lifetime. It’s been suggested that Khufu would have played in the shadows of the pyramids his father built. And the lessons learnt made for the impressive Gisa Pyramids. We tell you the story on our tours so that they become an incredible experience.
And Watching The Century’s Unfold Was the Sphinx
Sphinxes were often placed at the entrance of temples to guard their mysteries. Even the name was given to it 2000 years after the date of its construction (during Khafre’s rule) But Sellen Hassan, an Egyptologist wrote, that “Taking all things into consideration, it seems that we must give the credit of erecting this, the world’s most wonderful statue, to Khafre, but always with this reservation that there is not one single contemporary inscription which connects the Sphinx with Khafre”. The mystery continues
About Lunch
We enjoy taking our guess out for lunch because it’s another way to experience Egyptian culture. We just want to make the following points. We only take our guests to the best restaurants. We place good hygiene and cleanliness as the number 1 priority. The restaurants offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. If you choose to pass on lunch, we won’t take it personally. But please be assured, your health and safety is our overriding priority.
Saqqara (pm)- The Site of the First Stone Built Pyramid
Saqqara is where the first ever stone pyramid was built. It dates to the 27th Century BC (4,693 years old). The pyramid is known as the pyramid of Djoser (after the pharaoh of that name) or The Stepped Pyramid.
Today, Saqqara is the most important archaeological site in all of Egypt. It was designed by Imhotep, the architect for Djoser. The Step Pyramid stands at a height of 204 feet (62 meters) with six stepped layers.
And you will also go inside the pyramid. And additionally, we enter recently discovered tombs
Return to your hotel and overnight – the second of 2 nights at the Cairo Marriott (Nile River) 5 Star Hotel or equivalent.
B L included – Dinner at Own Expense.
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
At a time, convenient to you, we will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final departure formalities for your departure and onward journey
Old Cairo
Optional (for those with a late departure time) You may like to consider some last-minute shopping and return to the Khan El-Khalili where you could enjoy a few hours of shopping. Or alternatively we can complete your itinerary should you have missed events due to a late arrival time on Day 1 on Day 3.
End of Tour
Inclusions
- Meet, greet and transfer by our representative upon arrival into Cairo to your hotel
- Return transfer to the airport and facilitation through Immigration
- Your tour conducted as a private tour
- 2 Nights hotel accommodation at a 5-star hotel.
- An expert guide throughout your tour
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- All breakfasts and lunches
- All dinners (except on Day 1)
- 1 day tour visiting the Great pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Saqqara (please refer to itinerary)
- 1 day tour in Cairo visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) and Old Cairo (please refer to itinerary)
- All entrance fees into the various venues, pyramids and into the tombs inside the Great Pyramid and at Saqqara
- All transfers in Cairo. All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle. Expert tour guide.
- All your visits include entrance fees. Our prices include all taxes and services.
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Dinner on Day 1
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Tips
videos
We would like to acknowledge Before You Go: Things to Do in Cairo for this video which is publicly available on You Tube.
ARCHAEOLOGY 2.0
Dr Mark Lehner ranks amongst the most outstanding Egyptologists of the modern era. Within a select group of Egyptologists such as Petrie, Carter, Hawass and others, Mark has earned his international reputation based on over 40 years of conducting research and excavations in Egypt. His discoveries, such as the workers village close to the Giza Pyramids, and his academic treatise and publications have contributed greatly to the world’s understanding of ancient Egypt. Mark is also the founder of the Ancient Egyptians Research Associates (AERA) whose work includes training the next generation of Egyptian Egyptologists.
Within One Horizon, training our tour guides so that they provide our clients with the most factual, up to date and insightful information draws heavily from Mark’s 40 years of research, analysis and dedication. And so, our guides remain at the forefront of current learnings and knowledge that enhances our guests Egyptian experience with us.
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