2 days private guided tour Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour

Are you pushed for time in Cairo? Then, see all Cairo’s top attractions in two action-packed days on this private guided tour, with an Egyptologist guide. Experience the stunning Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx; and visit the ancient pyramid fields of Saqqara and open-air museum of Memphis.
Explore the highlights of Old Cairo, Alabaster Mosque, Citadel of Saladin, Khan Elkhalili old Market, and Hanging Church. While lunches, and air-conditioned transport are included.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ancient Egypt- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis

Stop At: Giza Pyramids, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
visit the most attractive pharaonic sightseeing, Giza Necropolis, where you will find a large number of pyramids and tombs dating back to the 4th dynasty, the old kingdom. The most famous attractions are the pyramids of Cheops, considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Chefren, and Mecyrinos. Besides, the valley temple of king Chefren, and Princesses and Queens Pyramids.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Visit the Great Sphinx who has a lion body with a human head, and according to the Pharaonic beliefs; he is guarding this great necropolis.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Visit Saqqara to discover the Complex of King Djoser, dating back to the third dynasty. This complex is considered the first complete stone construction in ancient Egyptian history, and it contains the first pyramid in the ancient Egyptian civilization, the step pyramid.
After that, you will go to see High officials tombs dating back to the old and new kingdom as Mereruka, Kagemni, Ptah-Hotep, Mehu, and Horemhep, distinguishing with its decorations showing the daily life habits of the ancient Egyptians.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Memphis, the first capital of united ancient Egypt. It was founded by King Narmer in 3100 BC. Besides, you will enjoy visiting the Memphis Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Islamic and Coptic Cairo highlights

Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, the seat of the rule for 700 years, and one of the fortresses dating back to the Islamic period. It is built by Saladin Al-Ayoubi. It houses the most famous mosques in Egypt, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali or the Alabaster Mosque.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Move to the Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt, built on a tower of Babylon Fortress. Besides, the Cavern Church, St Sergius, and St Bacchus Church, or Abu Serga Church. It is one of the most famous churches in Egypt.
Then, you will go to Ibraham Ben-Ezra Synagogue, the most famous Jewish landmark in Cairo.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
visit Moez St. to know why Cairo city called The city of 1000 minarets and enjoy seeing several buildings dating back to different Islamic periods.
Then you will have time for shopping in the Bazaar, where you will be able to buy a unique souvenir to remember this unique tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch will be included in a local restaurant to taste the local Egyptian food
No accommodation included on this day.

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