5-Day Cairo Short Break – Explore Egypt’s Wonders

Welcome to Egypt Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be greeted by Golden Pyramids Travel representative, and transferred to the hotel by an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.

The Giza pyramids and Sphinx: The Giza plateau in the vast desert, the land of the dead. Guarded by the Great Sphinx, the plateau is dominated by the massive pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. To the south of the Great Sphinx, lie the cemetery and Town of the Pyramids Builders. Discover it in Egypt day tours.

Lunch: will be served in a local restaurant,

Sakkara: then proceed to the Sakkara area to visit the Sakkara Complex and the first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo and then you will be escorted by your private tour guide to visit:

The Egyptian Museum:

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. It includes more than 120 thousand archaeological pieces on display, and the rest are in storage. The museum has two main floors, the ground floor and the first floor. On the ground floor, there are some coins and papyrus. There are also some artifacts from the New Kingdom. These items include statues and tables on the first floor, there are some artifacts from the dynasties 29 and 30, with some items from the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, in particular the amazing treasure of King Tutankhamon.

There are two special rooms containing a number of mummies.

Note: the mummies’ room has a private ticket.

Saladin’s Citadel: The Saladin Citadel is the most visited Islamic spot in Cairo. The citadel was built during the time of Saladin in Egypt (1176_ 1183). The main purpose was to defend Cairo, so it was built in a very strategic position.

During the 19th century, Mohamed Ali, built his popular mosque there, which is known as Mohamed Ali mosque.

Khan El Khalili: Khan El Khalili is the largest bazaar and market in the Middle East. It represents the market tradition that established Cairo as a major trade center. Khan was located in the middle of Cairo, and some commercial establishments were built nearby.

There is a big collection of shops, workshops, and coffee shops.

Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Today, you have the option to enjoy a free day in Cairo or to join our highly recommended optional tour to Alexandria, Egypt's second capital. This tour includes a visit to the Qaitbay Citadel, a crucial defensive stronghold built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse. Next, explore the new and renowned Alexandria Library. Additionally, you'll visit the Catacombs, a Roman cemetery carved out of rock. After the tour, you'll return to your hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, Golden Pyramids Travel representative will assist you with transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast