Cairo
is the largest city on the African continent with an estimated
population of 15 - 16 million. This comprehensive package,
will acquaint you with Cairo's historical sites over a period
of 50 centuries.
Day
01
Arrival Cairo International Airport,
meet and assist with formalities and transfer to Hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day
02
Morning
visit to Memphis, Egypt's first Capital uniting Upper and
Lower Egypt, built by King Menes around 3100 B.C. Visit
the giant fallen statue of King Ramses the 2nd, the Alabaster
Sphinx of King Amenhopis the 2nd and the ruins of the Temple
of Ptah. Continue to Sakkara, the oldest Ancient Egyptian
Cemetery, where fifteen Royal Pyramids have been discovered
so far.
Sakkara is dominated by the first monumental stone building
in the world, the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, constructed
by the engineer Imhotep.
In the afternoon you will visit the only remaining Wonder
of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Gizeh and their guardian,
the mighty Sphinx. Overnight stay.
Day
03
Morning visit to one of the most prominent
museums in the world, the National Archaeological Museum,
housing the richest collection of Egyptian artifacts and
relics. From the 100,000 pieces on exhibit, none are more
cherished or renowned than the collection of the boy King,
Tutankhamun.
Afternoon visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the impressive
Mosque of Mohamed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
Overnight stay.
Day
04
Escorted transfer from hotel to airport
and assistance with check in formalities for the flight
End of services.
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