Trip to Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Citadel and Old Cairo

Learn more about Cairo and Giza excursions, the pyramids of Giza, and see the best sites of ancient Egypt near Cairo in one day, which include:

Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

• Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  Explore the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, the two other pyramids in the Giza complex.
• Get close to the Great Sphinx, a massive limestone sculpture with a lion’s body and a human’s head.
• Take a camel ride around the pyramids for a unique perspective.

Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

• Visit the Cairo Citadel, a medieval fortress built by Saladin in the 12th century.
• Explore the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a beautiful alabaster mosque within the citadel.
• Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from the citadel’s ramparts.

Old Cairo

• Visit the Hanging Church, a 7th-century Coptic church suspended above the streets of Old Cairo.
• Explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in the world.
• Visit the Church of Abu Serga, the oldest church in Egypt.
• Wander through the Khan el-Khalili, a bustling bazaar where you can buy souvenirs, spices, and other goods.

After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:

Giza Pyramids

The Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous. The three main pyramids in Giza are the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. There are also some other pyramids in the area for the wives of kings.

The Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing what is called a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and its original reddish color.

Valley Temple of Khafra

The valley temple in which the king’s mummy was prepared for burial and where the mummification process was performed.

Lunch

Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).

Saladin Citadel

Sultan Saladin built a castle ” Saladin Citadel ” in Egypt to protect Cairo from the Crusader attacks, as it has a unique location as it is located on the hills near the center of Cairo. It was the seat of the government and the king in many eras. And there is the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Muhammad Ali Mosque was inaugurated in 1848 AD inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din. Turkish mosques inspired the construction of this mosque. It was built of limestone. The mosque has two minbars, and around the mosque’s dome, there are 6 medallions, including the names of God and Muhammad, the Messenger of God, and the names of the four rightly guided caliphs, who are Abu Bakr. Omar, Othman and Ali.

Old Cairo

Old Cairo includes the largest complex of religions, where there are many Islamic and Christian monuments, including the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, Omar Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, Salah El-Din Citadel, and others.

After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch