Four Days in Cairo

About this tour

First Day: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara

First, we will visit one of the most important places in Egypt — the Giza Plateau. Here, you will see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, which belongs to King Khufu and dates back to around 2600 BC. Then, we will proceed to see the magnificent Sphinx of Giza.

Second, we will visit the Saqqara Funerary Complex, where you will see the first and oldest pyramid in the world, built for King Zoser, the founder of the Old Kingdom, around 2700 BC.

Finally, we will go to Memphis, the oldest capital in the world, dating back to around 3200 BC, where you will see one of the largest statues of King Ramses II.

Second Day: The Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din, and Khan El-Khalili

First, we will visit the Egyptian Museum, the oldest museum in Cairo, where you will see wonderful artifacts belonging to different eras of ancient Egyptian history.

Second, we will visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which lies inside the great Citadel of Salah El-Din.

Third, we will visit Khan El-Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Cairo, famous for its vibrant atmosphere, souvenirs, and local crafts.

Third Day: Old Coptic Cairo and Old Islamic Cairo

We will visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt, which dates back to the 3rd century AD. Then, we will proceed to visit the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, followed by a visit to El-Refae Mosque and the Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, two of Cairo’s most impressive Islamic monuments.

Fourth Day: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Grand Egyptian Museum

We will visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, which displays the chronological history of Egypt and houses 22 royal mummies.

Then, we will proceed to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world, showcasing around 100,000 masterpieces, including the most important collection of the young boy king Tutankhamun. Here, you will see the most priceless artifact in the world — the Golden Mask of King Tutankhamun.