Discover the twinkling city of Cairo with CairoShort Breaks, and choose from
outstanding cairo weekend breaks, which cover nearly all the famous
destinations in the city. A trip to the
Giza Pyramids is a must when you visit Cairo, a journey to Memphis and Sakkara
will take you even further back in time, visit Old Cairo is a spiritual journey
to the Coptic and Islamic Era, moreover you will get to choose from optional
tours to visit the famous archaeological sites.
Scout around some of the most famous attractions in the
world with Pyramids of Giza, It is
the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, It has been estimated
that these pyramids were constructed as tombs for the kings; Cheops, Chephren
and Mykerinus, Egypt's pharaohs expected to become gods in the afterlife. To
prepare for the next world they erected temples to the gods and massive pyramid
tombs for themselves—filled with all the things each ruler would need to guide
and sustain himself in the next world, Pharaoh Khufu began the first Giza
pyramid project, circa 2550 B.C. His Great Pyramid is the largest in Giza and
towers some 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. Its estimated 2.3 million
stone blocks each weigh an average of 2.5 to 15 tons.Khufu's son, Pharaoh
Khafre, built the second pyramid at Giza, circa 2520 B.C. The third of the Giza
Pyramids is considerably smaller than the first two. Built by Pharaoh Menkaure
circa 2490 B.C., it featured a much more complex mortuary temple,then proceed
to the sphinx, is a mythical creature
with the head of a human and the body of a lion, the last spot will be Egyptian museum which takes pride of place in Downtown Cairo, is
home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000
items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, There
are two main floors in the museum, the ground floor and the first floor. On the
ground floor there is an extensive collection of papyrus and coins used in the
Ancient world. The numerous pieces of papyrus are generally small fragments,
due to their decay over the past two millennia.
Discover the best of Cairo and visit the religious
sightseeing in Cairo through amazing , Hangingchurch which is considered one of the most famous churches in the Middle
East that was built on the ruins of two old towers that remained from an old
fortress called the Fortress of Babylon, takes the shape of a basilica with a
wooden roof in the shape of Noah's Ark. its interior includes about 13
flourishing pillars which shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12
apostles, The church was designed as a rectangle shape, it is 79.05 by 67.24
feet and 24.10 by 20.50 meters, feast your eyes watching Abu Serga Church, is one of
the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century, It was
burned during the fire of Fustat, Although the church was restored several
times (11th and 17th century, the last restoration was undertaken in 2000), it
still preserves its Medieval charm. BenEzra synagogue, sometimes referred
to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin),
is situated in Old Cairo, was originally a Christian church that the Copts had
to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the
Muslim. at night optional to visit the Sound & Light Show in Cairo, or
optional dinner cruise with belly dancer, around the Hanging Church which is
considered one of the most famous churches in the Middle East that was built on
the ruins of two old towers that remained from an old fortress called the
Fortress of Babylon.
Overview:
Cairo Short Breaks will allow you to explore different eras
of the Pharaohs, Visit pyramids and sphinx with Cairo Short Breaks, delve into
traditional atmosphere, envisage that you could travel back in time 7000 years
via cairo short breaks
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrrive Cairo
Plan Egypt Tours delegate with his own distinct perspective
to keep an eye for our clients will be waiting for you at Cairo Airport, you
will find yourself totally in the moment, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will
transfer you to your hotel to relax, check in and overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
Today is the first morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get
your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours guide will escort you to start
an exciting Cairo Tours, array of visits are waiting for you, watch the glory
of Giza pyramids, it is a must for a real traveler, if you want to see your
best travel photos, go to the panorama area to take marvelous photos for the
three pyramids, then proceed to the sphinx and the valley temple, relax and
have your lunch at local restaurant, next move the Egyptian Museum, scout the
treasures of Tut Ankh Amun, your last visit will be to Old Cairo, visit the
hanging church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra synagogue, finally your guide will
escort you back to your hotel, at night optional to visit the Sound & Light
Show in Cairo, or optional dinner cruise with belly dancer, overnight in Cairo.
Day 03: Final Departure
Today is the final morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get
your breakfast at hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to
Cairo airport to catch your flight back home.
Included:
Meet & assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival and transfer
to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle
02 Nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast
01 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above program
English speaking guide in Cairo
01 Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
01 Bottle of Mineral Water to each person
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle
All service charges and taxes
Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on your
final departure.
Excluded:
International flight
Visa to Egypt
Optional Tours
Tip.
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