Cairo, the Jewel of the Orient, the City of a Thousand Minarets, and the Melting Pot of Ancient and Modern Egyptian Civilizations . Cairo; also know as the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of civilization and the beacon of religion. It is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa and lies at the centre of all routes leading to, and from the three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.
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1. Full day Tour : Giza tour program (Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis And Sakkara) with lunch |
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We start by visiting Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt to see the colossal statues of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are located. Then to visit the Sakkara the Step Pyramid of Zoser. After lunch we will visit the Papyrus Institute then a visit to the old Pyramids of Giza. Then we have free time for taking pictures and Camel riding. We then continue on to see The Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
The cost is $110.00 per person
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2. Full day Tour : Sakkara and Memphis with lunch
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Sakkara is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. On this tour we will visit to the Step Pyramids of Sakkara (The first proper Pyramids built for the Kingg Zoser, it is considered to have evolved from the simple Mastaba Pyramid in its known from. Then we visit The Pyramids of Unas & Oser-Kaf The Mastaba . Tomb of Mereruka, Ti & Pta-Hotep (carved and painted tombs), Then onto Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt where we then see The Colossal Statue of Ramses II and The GreatAlabaster Sphinx, followed by lunch.
The cost is $110.00 per person.
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3. Full day Tour : The Egyptian Museum & Citadel with lunch
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Includes a visit to The Egyptian Museum (one of the most famous museums, filled by magnificent collection of antiques including; Mummies, Sarcophagi and f abulous treasures of TUT ANKH AMUN's tomb) followed by a visit to The Citadel. The Citadel is comprised of a number of important monuments: such as The Mosque of Suleiman Pasha, The Alabaster Mosque, Joeh’s Walls, and Mohamed Ali Pashas Palace. The Citadel also provides a panoramic view of Cairo from the Moqattam Hills. Following this tour, you will then be provided with lunch.
The cost is $110.00 per person.
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4. Full day Tour : The Egyptian Museum And Giza Pyramids with lunch
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Start your full day visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities . On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut- Ankh- Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery. These treasures were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s; at which time his tomb was excavated. Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions . Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at the Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of King Chephren. Then visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaars . Shops in this district are legendary for their fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques …etc. At the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel. Lunch is provided during this tour.
The cost is $130.00 per person.
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5. Half day Tour : Old Cairo
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We start by visiting The Old part of Cairo , where you will see that Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We will visit The Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara , The Hanging Church , and The Coptic Museum which has a large collection of Coptic arts and antiquities dating from 300-1000, and we will also visit The Old Jewish Synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The cost is $75.00 per person.
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6. Full day Tour : The Citadel & Old Cairo
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We start by visiting the Old part of Cairo , as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Berbara . The hanging Church , and the Coptic Museum which has a large collection of Coptic arts and antiquities dating from 300-1000 B.C., We will also visit the old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then visit followed by a visit to the Citadel (it comprises a number of important monuments which are; the Mosque of Soleiman Pasha, the Alabaster Mosque, Joeh's Walls, Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace & Provides a panoramic view of Cairo from Moqattam mountain).
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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7. Sound and light show at Pyramids
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A dramatic fusion of light & music recounting the Story of Antiquity which takes one back to events of ancient history, the show is presented in different languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.
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1st Show |
2nd Show |
3rd Show |
Monday |
English
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French
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Tuesday |
English
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Italian
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Wednesday |
English
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French
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German
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Thursday |
Japanese |
English |
Arabic
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Friday |
English
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Saturday |
English
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Spanish |
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Sunday |
Russian
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French |
German
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Summer Time |
8:30 PM.
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9:30 PM. |
10:30 PM. |
Winter Time |
6:30 PM. |
7:30 PM. |
8:30 PM. |
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The cost is $75.00 per person.
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8. Half Day Tour : Sunset Or Sunrise Camel Ride |
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During early morning, we will take a horse/camel journey into the desert and watch the first light of the day and the light that was revealed to the Ancient Sphinx and Pyramids. This early morning trip is for those that appreciate the wonders of the Pyramids. Cost of this tour does include the horse or camel rental
The cost is $90.00 per person.
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9. Cairo Felucca Sailing Trip on the Nile (at night)
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Take a relaxing ride down the Nile on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat , to see a different side of Cairo. This 1-hour ride gives you plenty of time to experience this unique mode of transport. Your trip also includes all A3 - Transfers.
The cost is $90.00 per person.
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10. Full Day Tour : Islamic & Christian Cairo
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Your tour of Islamic Cairo begins with the 12th century Citadel of Saladin. Within the walls of this medieval fortress is the Alabaster Mosque and the Qasr El-Gawahara or Jewel Palace built by Mohamed Ali. This site was once occupied by Mameluke and Ottoman palaces. Next you visit the Mosque of lbn Tulan , built in 876 AD, the oldest original mosque in Cairo. Continue to Christian Old Cairo, where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of two towers of this fortress you will see the Church of St. Mary or El-Moallaqah (meaning overhanging or suspended) which is why this Church is commonly knows as the Hanging Church. Visit the Church of St. Sergius , founded at the end of the 4th century; it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. Your tour ends with a visit to the Coptic Museum, containing the world's richest collection of Coptic art and treasures.
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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11. Full Day Tour : Pyramids - Saqqara, Abu Sir & Dahshur
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This tour is specially designed for pyramid enthusiasts and lovers of archaeology. We f irst visit the Abu Sir Pyramids of Principal 5th- dynasty Pharaohs, Sahure, Niuserre and Neferirkare . The vast Tomb of Ptahshepses has been restored recently and well worth the visit. Next visit the oldest of all Pyramids, the Step Pyramid and the Funeral Complex of the 3rd-dynasty PharaohDjoser, dating back to 2500 BC. Continue through the desert to visit the Red and Bent pyramids at Dahshur , dating back to the 4th-dynasty.
The cost is $110.00 per person.
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12. Half Day Tour : The Pharaoh village
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Take a step back in time; about three thousand years back, to be exact! Just a few miles from the center of Cairo; is a time machine waiting to take you on a fantastic journey to the days when the Pharaohs ruled over Egypt. This time is brought to life by an incredible group of actors and actresses, faithful and exact reproductions of buildings, clothing, and lifestyles
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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13. Half day Tour : Manial Place & Cairo Tower
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Drive and sail to the Philae temple to attend the sound and light show. Please check for your language selection.
We start the tour by leaving the hotel to go to Manial Palace (ex Crown Prince Mohamed Ali’s Oriental Palace) on Rodah Island. There we will find a fine collection of Arabic Art and Mosaics many of which are to be admired. Visit the reception rooms, the gardens, the private museum, and the beautiful mosque. The duration of the visit is around two hours. Then we will go by car to the Cairo Tower (height 600 ft.) on Guezireh Island to enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo.
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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14. Sailing Trip on the Nile
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A sailing boat trip around the Guezireh Island is one of the most Romantic Trips in Cairo where you can admire and enjoy the beauty of the moonlight or of a amazing sunset.
The cost is $75.00 per person.
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15. Over Day Tour : Tanis & the Suez Canal area
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We take a car trip to San el Hagar (Tanis)the Delta Capital of Ramses II. We go along a a gricultural road passing by a small town called Zagazig and the site of Bubastis where the cat wasworshiped in ancient times. Visit the ruins of Tanis, and then proceed to Ismailia on the Suez Canal for lunch. Return to Cairo by a desert road. N.B. prior to the visit of Bubastis and Tanis a special permit must be obtained from the Department of Antiquities in Cairo.
The cost is $120.00 per person.
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16. Cairo by night
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This is a city tour all around Cairo to see All of the best known Places in Cairo.
The cost is $75.00 per person.
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17. Cruise Dinner with show
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A magnificent excursion by boat over the Nile River bank with spectacular views that is a MUST to bee seen at night. The show includes Belly Dancers, Eastern Music Band, and an open Buffet Dinner.
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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18. Full Day Tour : Pharaonic village and Khan El-Khalili
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Visit to the Pharaonic Village (A beautiful trip that includes a show depicting the daily work of the Ancient Egyptians, by people wearing Pharaonic clothes). Followed by a visit to Khan El-Khalili bazaars (a center displaying Eastern goods such as spices perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass, copperware, ceramics & mashrabia). Cost of the tour includes Lunch
The cost is $100.00 per person. |
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19. Over day Tour :
Alexandria |
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A4- Transportation Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo (Air Conditioned Bus)
This Tour includes a visit to the Greco-Roman Museum, (filled by collections which cover the periods from 3 rd Century BC to the 7 th Century AD), here you will see Mummies, Hellenistic Statues, Busts of Roman Emperors, Tanagra Figurines and Early Christian Antiquities. After this we will visit the Roman Amphitheatre (this theatre is made up of marble seats for 800spectators) which has a section of Mosaic flooring, as well as a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and Baths. After this we will enjoy lunch and rest for a bit. Then onto visit the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa; this is where they have Tombs on three levels, and contains The Triclinium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to Feast the Dead, here you can also view artwork depicting bearded serpents. Inside thee are 2 nd Century AD statues of Sobec & Anubis wearing Roman Armour. We then finish off this tour by visiting the Montazah Garden and the Alexandria Library.
The cost is $155.00 per person.
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20. Over day Tour : Oasis of Fayoum
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Oasis of Fayoum is a small town in the South West of Cairo which is rich with historical backgrounds of ancient civilization. You will visit: Lake Qaroon : This covers an area of 200 Km2 and is ideal for fishing, duck shooting, rowing and swimming. Ducks flock to this area to escape the cold European Climate. Here you will see Water-Wheels: There are about 200 of them, which are used to draw underground water and irrigate agricultural lands. Ein Sellen, is a small village which boasts of beautiful scenery, lush greenery, thermal water and a new hotel. Archaeological sites the Pyramid of Amenemhat III, one of the Kings of the 12th Dynasty that dates from the 19th century BC about 14 km from Fayoum. The Village of Ahoom III where the Pyramid of Senouseret II is situated, one of the Kings of 12th dynasty.
The cost is $140.00 per person.
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21. Half day Tour : Islamic Tours (El Azhar University, the Islamic Museum and Mosques) |
This car tour starts off with viewing the Islamic University of El Azhar (the Foundation of this unique site was built over 1000 years ago); afterwards we see the Islamic Museum where this is a wonderful collection of treasures and an invaluable collection of Antique Mosque Lamps. The tour then continues to Ibn Touloun Mosque which is also annexed to the Anderson Museum of Islamic Art.
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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22. Half day Tour : Gates & Houses of Fatimid Cairo(Islamic Cairo)
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Going by car, we first visit Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr which are the Two Famous Gates of the Fatimid City ( In 969 the Fatimids conquered Egypt, and the dynasty continued until overthrown by Saladin in 1171). We then visit Bab Zuweila and El Mouayad Mosques. We end this tour with a visit to two of the most beautiful Medieval Islamic Houses at Beit El Sheimi.
The cost is $100.00 per person.
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23. Full Day Tour : Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour
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Sakkara is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. This tour includes a visit to the Step P yramids of Sakkara (The first proper Pyramids built for the King Zoser, and is considered to be the evolution of the Pyramid from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its known form). We then go for a visit to The Pyramids of Unas & Oser-Kaf the Mastaba . Tomb of Mereruka, Ti & Pta-Hotep (carved and painted tombs), Then Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt where Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. You then have your choice of ending your tour and having lunch provided, or continue onto Dahshour with no lunch provided.
The cost is $120.00 per person.
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24. Over Day Tour : Beni Hassan (El MEnya)
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Leave the hotel by private car to Abu-Korkas. Cross the river Nile at Abu-Korkas by motor-boat Then enjoy a Donkey ride to the rock Tombs of Beni-Hassan, where interesting paintings of the old and middle Kingdom are homed. Return to Minieh using the same A4 - Transportation.
The cost is $140.00 per person.
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25. Over day Tour : Tell Amarna, Ashmounein and Touna El Gebel
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Early morning we leave by car from the hotel to Tell Amarna. We then take a tractor to the Rock Tombs of Tell El Amarna, once Queen Nefertari and King Akhenaton's Capital . Visit the three main Tombs facing the valley . (Including donkey ride or jeeps), to visit these Rock Tombs . From the East side we cross the Nile againto the West Bank and by car proceed to Touna El Gebel with our arrival time being around noon. A lunch picnic basket will be served at a rest house. The Temple of Petiris, the Roman wheel, Baboons and the Ibis Cemeteries, will then be visited.
The cost is $140.00 per person.
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