Step out of ancient Egypt and into the modern heart of the city – downtown Cairo. This guided walking tour will show you the best parts of the city’s downtown area with Nile views, monuments, parks, and some warm Egyptian sunshine. Walaa, one of our local guides, says, ‘Every corner in Cairo is steeped in history and culture and this tour gives you a 360° perspective of the city – including a real taste of local Egyptian food and hibiscus tea.’ After you’ve met your guide, the tour kicks off through the city’s green gem, Gezira Land, nestled next to the imposing Cairo Tower. Next, cross the historic Qasr El Nile Bridge over the Nile towards Tahrir Square. Pause at the Nile Cornice – it’s a popular spot to see couples and traditional felucca boats. Here, you’ll stop to try some local food including grilled fresh corn, sweet potato and Egyptian bread mixed with Doqqa salt, ‘the flavours are unforgettable’, adds local guide Walaa. Tahrir Square is next on the cards. Snap some shots of the obelisk centrepiece and sphinx statues before strolling past the American University and along Talaat Harb Street and Champollion Street. ‘This street is named after the French Egyptologist Jean-François Champollion who became the first person to decipher Hieroglyphics’, says our local guide. Continue taking in the sights and atmosphere of Cairo until your tour comes to an end at the Tahrir Square Fountain, leaving you free to continue exploring or return to your hotel.

Half-day Cairo downtown walking tour

Downtown Cairo

Our day today is a very active day. The Egyptian Pyramids are very human monuments, although their builders may have not tried to emphasize that fact. At dawn, as the sun rose over the eastern cliffs, its rays caught the pyramids, energizing their sacred precincts with heat and light. Starting the Giza Pyramids Tour with The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the old kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure located in Saqqara. In fact, Saqqara Necropolis is lying on a sea of Ancients Egyptian treasures and the discoveries have no end:- On 3 October 2020, was announced the discovery of at least 59 sealed sarcophagi with mummies more than 2,600 years ago.- On 19 October 2020, was announced the discovery of more than 2,500 years of colorful, sealed sarcophagi.- In November, 2020, Archaeologists unearthed more than 100 delicately painted wooden coffins and 40 funeral statues.Continue driving to the recent opened area for visitors called Dahshour that was also a royal necropolis and includes a the Bent Pyramid that was the first attempt at building a smooth sided pyramid, but proved to be an unsuccessful build due to the miscalculations made on the structural weight that was being placed onto the soft ground (sand, gravel, and clay), which had a tendency to subside, causing the angle of the pyramid to be off and achieving the name "the Bent Pyramid.

Full-day the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqara and Dahshour

If you want to explore Cairo but without the stress of planning and organizing your transportation and activities, then this is the tour for you. You'll discover the beauty, history and culture that fills the city and check out its many incredible monuments.Get a complimentary pick-up from your accommodations in Cairo or Giza City, meet your certified Egyptologist and head towards Giza Pyramids. When you arrive at the Pyramids Plateau, you'll be introduced to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, the Pyramids. You will also be able to see the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure beside the Sphinx and learn about the history of this wonderful site from your local guide.After that, you will have lunch at a boat restaurant for amazing food and a breathtaking background view of the Nile River, Cairo Tower, Egyptian TV and Radio, and the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. After lunch, you will explore the world of pharaonic artifacts at the Egyptian Museum. See precious relics from jewelry to eons-old mummies, sculptures, and more. Resume driving to the Khan El Khalily oriental bazaar for a walk around before the tour ends. Finally, your bus driver brings you back to your accommodation.

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum tour with lunch from Cairo

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Visit some of the iconic sites of Cairo, together with a local guide at your disposal. This experience is part of Iconic Insiders, a selection of tours designed for first-time visitors to uncover what matters and get oriented in a new city. Your destination insider is a licensed guide who will offer recommendations and highlight the most visually attractive places of the itinerary.Your first stop is the Saladin Citadel, which is the icon of Cairo that was home to Egyptian rulers for some 700 years. Their legacy is a collection of 3 different mosques, including the Mohamed Ali Mosque and several other palaces. Not only that, but it also houses some fairly indifferent museums and a couple of terraces with a view over the city.You will also stop at the Mohamed Ali Mosque that has a terrace with an amazing view. Sit on the terrace that has superb views across Islamic Cairo to the tower blocks of Down Town and, on a clear day, the Pyramids of Giza. Then, you will continue to be driven through Cairo's old and modern streets until you reach Khan El Khalili, a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo. It was established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.

Saladin Citadel with Khan El Khalili private tour

Khan Al Khalili Souq

This self guided audio based app tour is perfect for the helpless romantics and will take you to discover over 15 filming locations from, Notting Hill, Last Christmas and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Along the route, you'll have a chance to sit on the bench where Daniel (Liam Neeson) has a heart-to-heart with his son and drop by the studio where Mark (Andrew Lincoln) works when Juliet (Keira Knightley) discovers his love for her.You'll see the spot where Will Thacker (Hugh Grant) tries to persuade Ann (Julia Roberts) to stay in London in the movie Notting Hill, and where Spike bravely halts the traffic en route. You'll see sites from Last Christmas, including the shop that Kate (Emilia Clarke) works at, and you can walk down the narrowest road in London!The self-guided audio based app tour also covers some secret corners of London as well as iconic sites such as the Covent Garden market, Trafalgar Square, London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral and much more.

Rom-Com London walking tour

Luxor Temple

Egypt's ancient treasures have no end. Discover the highlights of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization in this fully-packed tour including the Great Pyramid as the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, in addition to a visit to the first pyramid in ancient Egyptian history, the Step pyramid.Start with a complimentary pick-up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza City and begin your unique experience. You'll kick off with the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple. Then proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant next to the Pyramids area. Afterward, drive to the Sakkara historic area to discover the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.Then, you'll go to Memphis which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years and the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Finally, your driver transfers you back to your accommodation.

Full-Day Memphis, Sakkara, Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Tour from Cairo

Saqqara Necropolis

Want to see an amazing mixture between ancient and modern Egyptian people, then let us offer you unforgettable trip to El- Fayoum Oasis. The Faiyum Oasis is a depression or basin in the desert immediately to the west of the Nile south of Cairo in Egypt. It includes the famous Joseph's Canal, though to have been built by the biblical Joseph. The city's dominate attractions are the water wheels built by the Greek settlers, the canals, and the Obelisk which stands at the city's northern entrance and many ancient Egyptian monuments.Your visit includes Lake Qaroun nature reserve, the oldest in the world, is distinguished by its matchless environmental and natural assets. Lake Qaroun is a safe haven and warm cradle for thousands of migrant birds fleeing the severe cold of Europe. It is also the incubator and the happy nest that embraces infant birds on the lake islets during reproduction time. Various kinds of fish live in the lake waters, while many species of mammals, reptiles and birds live in this wonderful reserve. .Also El Fayoum is famous for its more than 200 waterwheels, which have become a prominent symbol of the town and the oasis. The waterwheels are considered one of the most important features in Fayoum. These land marks deserve a short photo stop. Resume driving to Meidum Pyarmid. Started as a Step Pyramid but then converted into a true pyramid. The pyramid was never completed due to a design fault which caused it to collapse. Because of its unusual appearance, the pyramid is called el-heram el-kaddaab in Arabic(Pseudo Pyramid).

Discover El-Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El Rayyan and Meidum Pyramid from Cairo

Magic Lake Fayoum

This is a combination tour between the Ancient Egyptian History at the Egyptian Museum with a live performance at the Pharaonic Village.Get a complimentary pick-up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza city. Your day starts with the Egyptian Museum. Ancient Egypt's cultural wealth has always bedazzled the world. “This immensely important story is the one told by the treasures in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, one of the greatest collections in the world,” said Zahi Hawass, the well-known Egyptian archaeologist and Egyptologist. He also added.” The Egyptian Museum is literally a treasure house and it plays a key role as guardian of the secrets and legacies of Ancient Egypt".Next to the Egyptian Museum, you will see the historical Tahrir Square which, witnessed historical events in Egypt's modern history and represents the symbol of freedom.Driving to the Pharaonic Village. It's a unique place where Egypt's entire history is explained including our ancient history as well as our modern history. It is located on an island in the Nile, just 3 miles south of the center of Cairo. In this village, you'll be transported by floating amphitheatres, and a hundred actors and actresses demonstrate scenes from ancient Egypt (Papyrus making, sculpting, home building….etc.). With unforgettable memories, your driver will return you to your accommodation.

Full-day the Egyptian museum and the Pharaonic village

The Egyptian Museum

Are you ready for a cultural and historical journey that will leave you mesmerized? If so, this half-day tour is for you. From exploring a museum with 50,000 artifacts of Egyptian civilization to the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo and into a world of crafts at the bazaar.Starting from your accommodation, you'll hear how the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was officially opened by the Egyptian president, right before 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, were moved from the Egyptian Museum in an event termed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade.Marvel at the 50,000 artifacts of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day as you explore the museum. Next, discover the Citadel situated on a highly visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo. You'll learn about it being the nerve center of Egypt for almost 700 years and a grand structure that began in 1176. Lastly, visit the popular bazaar district home to many Egyptian artisans involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs to end your day.

Civilization Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, and more guided from Cairo

Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle

Discover three or more of Cairo's most curious monuments on this full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Discover the jewels of the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. It also displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest collection of Egyptian art in the world.Resume driving to Salah El-Din Citadel, situated on a highly-visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo. Inside the Citadel, you'll visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, founder of Modern Egypt and hear more of their historical facts from the guide. Then, you'll continue driving to visit El Sultan Hassan Mosque, the biggest mosque of the Islamic monuments with its huge building and minarets. Step walking to Al Rifai Mosque, increasing your knowledge of the incredible building and its importance.Next, in central Cairo, experience the lively Khan El-Khalili Bazaar where you can master the art of bargaining for great prices on fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, and antiques.

Cairo tour with Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali and Sultan Hassan Mosque

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Discover The Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family and where the then Governor of Fustat, enraged by the breaking of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. The family took shelter in a cave above where, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. Also visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, with the Coptic Museum and the old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue.After lunch break at a local restaurant, continue to the Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 AD by the First Muslim leader Amr ibn Elas and visit his mosque. Afterwards, visit El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as 'Madrasa El Sultan Hassan' that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 AD. Lastly, visit the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361 and that has the mausoleum of the Egypt Royal Family as well as last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi.

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