Cairo & Fayoum, Majestic Egyptian 7 Amazing days Tour.

Arrival at Cairo airport. Our representative will welcome you and assist you with passport control formalities, baggage identification and porterage. Transfer by private air-conditioned car to your hotel and overnight at your hotel in Cairo

 -Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Meals : Welcome Drink

After enjoying your breakfast in your hotel in Cairo Start to visit The Pyramids

Giza Pyramids:

(the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure):

One of the most mysterious seven wonders of the ancient world (and the only one that still exists.)

-Pyramid of Khufu:

 The construction of the pyramid dates from approximately the year 2560 BC, when it was built as a tomb for the pharaoh khufu, and its construction continued over a period of 20 years.

– Pyramid of Khafre:

It is one of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. it is built by King Khafre. Lower in height than his father’s pyramid (Khufu), it is built on an area of ​​215 square meters and has two entrances on the northern side. It still retains some of its outer covering at the top.

-Pyramid of Menkaure:

It is the smallest of the three main pyramids of the giza pyramid complex located on the Giza plateau in the southwestern suburbs of cairo, egypt. It is believed to have been built to serve as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Mykarenus.

Then proceeding to witness: Sphinx

Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), this sculpture of a man with the haunches of a lion was dubbed the Sphinx by the ancient Greeks because it resembled their mythical winged monster that set riddles and killed anyone unable to answer them.

Then we will move to the valley temple of king Khafre:

 That was the mortuary temple of king Khafre and his family members. It is considered one of the wellpreserved temples in Egypt. 

Then proceeding to witness: Saqqara (Step Pyramid):

Covering a 7km stretch of the Western Desert, Saqqara, the huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, was an active burial ground for more than 3500 years and is Egypt’s largest archaeological site. The necropolis is situated high above the Nile Valley’s cultivation area, and is the final resting place for deceased pharaohs and their families, administrators, generals and sacred animals. The name Saqqara is most likely derived from Sokar, the Memphite god of the dead.

-Overnight in Cairo hotel.

-Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, you can start a trip to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque: 

The Citadel is one of Cairo’s main attractions and probably the most popular Islamic moment in Cairo. Salah El-Din built it in 1176 AD, it was the place of most Egypt’s rulers for 700 years between the 9th and 12th century. Mohammed Ali was the last ruler in the citadel.

Muhammad Ali Mosque:

The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located within the Citadel of Salah al-Din, and was built by Muhammad Ali in 1848. This mosque was called the Alabaster Mosque, referring to the marble slabs that covered its interior walls. It was also called Alabaster Mosque which is one of the types of marble used in construction, also There is inside this Moeshea the tomb of Muhammad Ali.

Then move to visit (The Egyptian Museum)

The Egyptian Museum is the oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian culture, which is why there is a private guide who talks and explains the fundamental stages of its formation, from the birth of the collection to the present day.

Among the museum’s unparalleled antiquities is the Narmer painting, which immortalizes the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, and is among the museum’s priceless artifacts. In addition to a large group of statues of the great Kings, Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the builders of the Pyramids of Giza.

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

The hanging church is considered as the oldest Coptic church in Egypt, known as the the hanging church or the Virgin Mary church. Located at old Coptic Cairo.

It was called the Suspended Church because it was built on two of the ancient towers of the Roman fort. (Fortress of Babylon), and the Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church in Egypt. Therefore the church is a very important and absolutely unmissable stop on the tourist itinerary focused on the places linked to the Holy Family, which characterize the capital of Egypt. The internal decorations feature icons in Greek Orthodox style and have thirteen pillars, which respectively represent Christ and the twelve apostles.

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

 Explore old Cairo with its famous old churches The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.

It is the ancient church built on the site where the Holy Family resided during their escape journey, Its current location is what is known as the Complex of Religions in Old Cairo, within the Fortress of Babylon. Like many other early Christian churches, the Abu Serga church and its underground cave were designed according to the layout of a basilica, thus together consisting of three parts: the porch, the nave and the sanctuary (the cave is under the sanctuary). The church is notable for its unique architectural and artistic elements which reflect the spirit of Coptic church architecture in Egypt. These include the pulpit, font, ivory and wood inlaid templons, and unique religious decoration of saints and apostles.

Transfer back to Cairo hotel

-Overnight in Cairo hotel.

-Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast and visit EL-Fayoum Oases. Where is valley of whales and World Heritage Site is considered to be the most important place in the world to see fossilized whale skeletons and see how they evolved. It is also surrounded by stunning desert cliffs and scenery. Back to Cairo and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel then start your tour of Alexandria by visiting the fort of Quaitbay & the newly established library of Alexandria. Then, proceed to see Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, After that, Pompey’s Pillar; a huge granite pillar about 27ms high. Sea food Lunch in Alexandria Check into hotel and Overnight.

Breakfast and free day in Alexandria Overnight at hotel.

Farewell to Egypt as our tour ends today after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.