3 Days – 2 Nights
Cairo
Cairo airport
Private Tour
On Arrival, our Representative will greet you; he will wait you holding sign of Abou el Houl Tours. He will assist you through your Egypt entry visa process if required, then you will moved to your hotel either in Cairo or Giza by A/C vehicle.
At the beginning, you will be waiting by our expert to tour guide as you will be transferred by private air-conditioned car to begin your amazing day by visiting The Egyptian Museum, containing the world’s most extensive collection of pharonic antiquities where you can also feel the power of the beautiful artifacts and the magic of Ancient Egypt.
In total the museum exhibits some 150,000 artifacts which tell us 5 Thousands years of ancient civilization .The most famous masterpieces at the museum {Collection of King Tutankhamun –Queen Hatshepsut –King Akhenaten }.
Our next stop, you will be amazed by visiting The Citadle Of Saladin as it is one of the greatest monuments “Islamic Fortress”. The Citadel was built by Salah Eldin around 1183 AD to defend his armies against the Crusaders armies and to became the center of his government in Egypt for about 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved the government center to Abdin Palace.
Then you will visit Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is one of the historical landmarks of Egypt as it stands proudly on the highest point inside The Citadel Of Saladin.It was founded by Mohammed Ali Pasha 1805 AD.
Finall, A visit to OLD CAIRO to see the most famous Coptic Church in Cairo “The Hanaging Church”as well as the first built in Basilican style. It dates from the 9th century while the site dates to the 3rd century. The church has 110 icons, the oldest of which dates to the 18th century. Its name comes from the fact that it was built on the southern gate of the Roman fortress.
Our second visit at Old Cairo will be for “Abu Serga Church” Its significant historical importance as the Holy Family rested there during their Journey to Egypt. The church was burned during the fire of Fustat and it was restored during the 8th century.
The last monument will be visit at Old Cairo will be “Ben Ezra Synagogue” where the JEWS assemble to receive teachings & make their prayers to god. This current building dates back 1892.
Synagogue once had an old copy of The Old Testament. There is a believe that on this site ,the box of Mouses was found. This synagogue received extensive restoring until it reached its present state.
After the ending of this great tour you will be transferred to your accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Overnight in Cairo: Enjoy a trip through the heart of Egypt.2 hours Nile Cruise, Dinner is available with enjoyable folk-show.
You will be waiting by our expert to tour guide as you will be transferred by private air-conditioned car to begin your amazing day
Your expert tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel to transfer you during the whole day tour with a private air-conditioned car.
At the first stop, you will be amazed by visiting The Giza Pyramids as Giza plateau is the most important archeological site in the world because it houses The Great Pyramid one of ancient seven wonder as it was constructed around [2580 -2560 BC], The Great Sphinx the most recognizable construction in the history as it was sculptured from sandstone, shaping lion body with a face of king ,built during king Khafre reign.
The valley temple attributed to king Chephren as it was served for two functions Firstly the purification of the mummy before its burial, Secondly it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. All these visits have an impressive photos opportunities.
While our following stop will be at Saqqara, The most extensive archaeological site in Egypt where the Step Pyramid Of King Zoser is dominated. This site attracted a large number of royal & high burials. The Step Pyramid was the tomb of King Zoser and it is considered to be the earliest major stone structure erected in Egypt, surrounded by the tombs of his nobles and officials.
Tomb of Mereruka which features a unique paintings for the daily activities in ancient Egypt like {fishing, inspicting workmen for the goldsmith & necklaces}
Tomb of Kagemni ,That was discovered in 1893 and its walls have an attractive scenes featuring{Dancing girls , Hunting in the marches and cattle crossing ford}
Pyramid of Teti the 1st, The ruler of the 6th dynasty.
Mastaba of Ti, is one of the best decorated examples of funerary architecture in Egypt.
Pyramid Of Unas the last king of the 5th dynasty, it’s central chamber are covered with inscriptions called “The Pyramid Tesxts” The oldest known Egyptian religious texts.
Imhotep Museum which dedicated to the Egyptian architect Imhotep ,the builder of the step pyramid of king zoser.
The serapeum houses the rock-cut underground burial chambers of the Apis bulls, The sacred bull of God Ptah. Twenty of these chambers are still contain the sarcophagu of the Apis bull mummy.
Memphis will be the last site to visit at our tour which was the capital of ancient Egypt for several centuries and an important center for political administration & religion.
The remains of ancient Memphis could be appear on the largest limestone statue of King Ramses the 2nd , our Egyptologist tour guide will reveal you the story of Memphis where Alexander the Great was crowned at the temple of god Ptah.
After the ending of this great tour you will be transferred to your accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Overnight in Cairo .
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport in time for your departure.
