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Cairo & the Pyramids

Cairo & the Pyramids, Egypt

Cairo & the Pyramids

Giza, the Nile and the Egyptian Museum.

Duration
5 days
Trip type
Package
Where
Cairo & the Pyramids, Egypt
Starting price
$515 pp
Availability
Year-round, subject to confirmation

01 Overview

Cairo is one of the world's great megacities — 20 million people, an ancient river, and 5,000 years of layered history. The Egyptian Museum houses the world's greatest collection of ancient artefacts including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx stand 30 minutes from the city centre at the edge of the Sahara. Islamic Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and the Coptic quarter add civilisational depth to an already overwhelming city.

Highlights

  • The Great Pyramid of Giza — the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World
  • The Sphinx — 4,500 years old, carved from a single limestone outcrop
  • Egyptian Museum, Tahrir Square — Tutankhamun's gold mask and 120,000 artefacts
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar — Islamic Cairo's ancient trading heart
  • Saqqara — the world's oldest standing pyramid (Step Pyramid of Djoser)
  • Al-Azhar Mosque and Coptic Cairo — Islamic and Christian heritage in one district

02 Day by day

  1. Day 1Arrive in Cairo

    Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to hotel, check in and rest in the evening.

  2. Day 2Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

    Half day tour to the Giza pyramids & great sphinx, camel ride with a private guide

  3. Day 3Islamic & Coptic Cairo

    Morning Al-Azhar and Mosque of Mohamed Ali citadel. Afternoon Coptic Cairo churches. Evening Sound and Light Show.

  4. Day 4Grand Egyptian Museum & the New Galleries

    Morning day Egyptian museum and the new galleries with lunch.

  5. Day 5Departure

    Hotel check out and transfer to airport for return flight.

03 What’s included

Inclusions for this journey are confirmed in your written quote, because they depend on your dates, group size and the lodges chosen. Ask your consultant for a full list of what’s in — and what isn’t — before you decide.

04 Good to know

Visa & entry
Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book. Visa assistance
Cancellation
Conditions depend on the airlines, lodges and parks involved and are set out in your written quote. Cancellation policy

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