Cairo Short Break

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt. You’ll be met and assisted on arrival at Cairo International Airport, and transferred to your hotel. At hotel, you will be assisted with a smooth check-in and confirm pick-up times for each tour. The rest of the day is free to relax, or if you arrive early you may like to take and optional tour to enjoy a spectacular sound and light show at the Pyramids of Giza. (Available to book locally on arrival).

Meals: Welcome Drink

Breakfast at your hotel and then your Egyptologist tour guide will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy a fantastic introduction to the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. Whilst here, you will have the opportunity to visit inside one of the pyramids (Extra ticket on spot). Move on to the best place to the pyramid’s panoramic photography. Drive to visit the Valley temple and the great Sphinx.

Enjoy Lunch at a good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and Pharaonic antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display. Amongst which you will explore the collection of Tutankhamun treasures including the solid-gold mask and other treasures include jewelry, ornaments of all kinds and other objects.

Proceed to visit Coptic Cairo, is one of the most historic and beautiful spots in the heart of old Cairo. You will visit the famed Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt. Next, walk to Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Walk to Ben Ezra synagogue, which is the reputed location of Moses’ discovery as a baby.

Your next stop today will be at the 14th century marketplace of Khan El-Khalili, one of the Arab world’s grandest souks; put your haggling skills to the test and get yourself a bargain souvenir.

This evening we transfer to Cairo airport for Cairo departure flight or extend your stay and arrange further sightseeing, please enquire with your tour consultant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch