Enjoy discovering Egypt’s advanced ancient civilization, amazing architecture, mummification, medical science, and monotheism, in addition to its unique religious and cultural monuments with Flying Carpet Tours, as you will find amazing Short Breaks in Cairo that will give you the chance to explore many historical sites such as Giza Pyramids , which are located at Giza Plateau, as you are going to entertain your eyes and mind by watching the most exciting pyramids all over the world, as these historical pyramids were constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C, the largest pyramid was known as Cheops or Khufu, it is also considered to be the largest historical pyramid in the whole world, as it is approximately 146.5 meters high, the second large pyramid is known as Chephren and the third pyramid is known as Mycerinus, it is the smallest one of the Giza Pyramids, as you will have the opportunity to choose Cairo Short Break with fewer days to visit less places if you don’t have much more time in Cairo.
Cairo has an outstanding collection of monuments that have survived along the different eras starting from the Pharaonic period, passing through Coptic Cairo, and arriving to the Islamic Cairo. With Cairo Short Breaks you will visit all the remarkable attractions in the city through memorable short holiday. Start your vacation visiting Memphis which is considered the king’s primary residence and it was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The city was founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza.
Take the steps that lead to scout around the first pyramid ever constructed in Egypt, Sakkara Step Pyramid which dates back to 2700 B.C. You will also visit mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century and explore the archaeological site of Sakkara. Discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians while visiting the great Pyramids of Giza which were built from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C and considered the last of the Ancient Seven wonders of the Ancient world. You will also visit Sphinx, Valley Temple and more with Cairo City Breaks.
You will visit the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and the Old Cairo. The Egyptian Museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha and includes a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, it holds a huge amount of unique antiques and monuments for more than 5000 years of arts which were described as one of the most valuable arts designed in the Ancient Egyptian dynasty.
Furthermore, try a spiritual journey while visiting the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue with Short Breaks in Cairo. The Hanging Church which is one of the most charming churches in the Middle East, it dates back to the third century A.D and belongs to St. Demiana and the Virgin Mary. You will get amazed exploring its beautiful designing and Coptic inscriptions, as it includes about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles. Discover Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. It is believed that the site of the Synagogue where the box of the Baby Moses was found.
Explore Short Breaks in Cairo
Day 01: Arrive Cairo
At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara Tours
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, Feast your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next excursion to Pyramids of Giza, explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple finally back to hotel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 03: Cairo Tours, Egyptia Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Dein, Old Cairo
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to ravishing day tour to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, Mummy room available with an extra fees, then proceed to Citadel of Salah El-Dein, watch the glorious of the Alabaster Mosque belongs to Mohamed Ali, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next excursion to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally walk through Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, then back to hotel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 04: Final Departure from Cairo
Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.
Included
• 03 Nights accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes
• 02 Day Tours in Cairo to the sites mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo
• English speaking guide in Cairo
• 02 Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo
• One Bottle of Mineral Water to each person
• All service charges and all taxes
• meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival
• Transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure.
Excluded
• Egypt Visa
• International flight
• Any Optional tours
• Tip.
More info about: Short Breaks in Cairo
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