Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:45am for a day exploring the treasures of Giza and Saqqara. Our first destination are the legendary Three Great Pyramids - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Marvel at their colossal scale and exquisite precision before exploring the enigmatic Sphinx up close.
Next we visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, with its gigantic stone blocks and carvings speaking to a bygone era. Then it's onwards to Saqqara, home of King Djoser's Step Pyramid, regarded as the earliest monumental building in Egypt. Nearby you'll see rock-cut tombs adorned with vibrant reliefs preserved across millennia.
We continue to the extensive Saqqara complex which produces new discoveries still today. Lunch refuels our expedition as we travel to the Memphis Museum, home to treasures of King Ramses II including a regal colossus and alabaster Sphinx.
This evening we return relaxed to your hotel, nourished by discoveries at sites breathing life into Egypt’s distant past. Now an exclusive Nile dinner cruise awaits - a sensory experience aboard luxury boats while feasting on an international buffet with live entertainment under the blanket of stars. As the evening unfolds, be awed by Egypt's ageless allure on the river that shaped its very civilization. Your guide then returns you safely to your hotel for a good night’s rest.
Our guide will pick you up after breakfast for a full day of discovery. Our first stop is the formidable Citadel of Saladin stop its high vantage point, constructed using colossal limestone blocks from Giza in the 12th century. Wander its palaces and mosques before taking in the panoramic city views.
Next, we descend to the bustling streets for lunch at a local eatery. Then it's time to delve into Egypt's past at the Egyptian Museum, home to artefacts spanning pharaonic history including treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb.
This afternoon we travel to the spiritual heart of Coptic Cairo, rooted in Egypt's transition to Christianity. The Hanging Church of St. Mary marks this layered heritage, while the Coptic Museum illuminates early Coptic art forms. We also visit the Cave Church where the Holy Family once sheltered.
Our day culminates amongst the medieval laneways and artisans of Khan el-Khalili bazaar, witnessing traditional crafts still practiced today. After absorbing the urban rhythms, our guide safely returns you to your hotel filled with insights into Cairo's blended histories and acclaimed antiquities.
This remarkable 2-day Cairo tour package provides an unforgettable cultural experience through its ancient and historic site visits along with a delightful Nile dinner cruise, all led by expert local guides.
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Ancient Wonders of Giza
The first day begins with a visit to Giza plateau, home of the iconic Three Great Pyramids and the equally impressive Great Sphinx. Our expert guide will share fascinating details on the construction and purpose of these sites that have withstood millennia. You’ll be awe-inspired walking among the peaks of Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinus pyramids, the sole surviving structures of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.
Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara
Next we head to Saqqara to observe King Djoser’s Step Pyramid complex, considered the earliest monumental building in history. Discover how its design and architectural innovations launched Egypt as a world superpower. Wander through dimly-lit passageways to glimpsed carved reliefs retaining their vivid original colors after 4,600 years.
Memphis Museum and Colossus
Our guided tour proceeds to the adjacent city of Memphis, capital of Old Kingdom Egypt. The museum houses a towering seated granite figure of Ramesses II that once measured over 20 meters tall. Admire intricate carvings and scale the alabaster sphinx with detailed features still lucid after centuries.
Luxury Nile Dinner Cruise
A culinary highlight is a divine dinner aboard a luxury cruise vessel. Savour an international buffet amid flowing Nile views. Then relax to a mesmerizing belly dance show celebrating Egyptian heritage through graceful movements. Recharge for tomorrow’s exciting explorations.
Citadel of Salah El Din
Day two begins with a panoramic vista from the medieval citadel. Built atop a rocky outcrop, it surveilled Cairo throughout changing dynasties. Stroll its elegant gardens and limestone mosque, learning how various rulers shaped the city below.
Egyptian Museum Treasures
Next, delve into Egypt’s rich past within the world’s finest collection of pharaonic antiquities. Stand within mere meters of Tutankhamun’s gold burial mask and ornate sarcophagus. Gaze upon sculpture, jewelry and papyri that transport you back millennia.
Coptic Cairo Sites
Later visit Coptic Cairo, home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities. Admire the Hanging Church’s wooden panels and Coptic Museum’s rare icons. Discover how early believers nestled into grottoes along the Muqattam cliffs providing shelter for the Holy Family.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Your guided tour finishes amid the sensory delights of Khan El Khalili bazaar. Browse for handicrafts, spices and souvenirs among its mazy alleyways. Return satisfied after an enlightening 2-day introduction to Egypt’s treasures courtesy of Travel Joy Egypt.
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