After you check out of your Hurghada hotel, a Cairo Top Tours staff member will escort you to the Hurghada airport. Your guide will display identification signs at Cairo International Airport to ensure easy recognition during your arrival. A licensed Egyptologist guide will meet you at the airport to lead you through a deep exploration of Cairo's historical landmarks.
The upcoming journey starts in the Egyptian Museum, boasting 7,000 years of artifacts which make their collection exceptional. The introduction to Islamic Cairo begins with a discovery adventure that exposes tourists to the 250,000 masterpieces distributed throughout this medieval urban area where King Tutankhamun's royal treasures form part of the collection. This museum offers visitors a unique look at ancient Egyptian art as well as cultural items.
Time-traveling through 10th-century sites, such as medieval walls with gates and winding cobblestone alleys, is part of the Islamic Cairo tour. Enjoy a traditional tea beverage at Fishawy, Cairo's oldest coffee shop, which is close to the city center, and take in the sights of the ancient Khan El Khalili Market. Visitors who are looking for traditional crafts, a lively environment, and unique gifts will find Khan El Khalili Market particularly appealing.
We move onto the famous Giza Plateau once past the Plex. The Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus at Giza, which of 4,500 years old, present tombs for ancient pharaohs. Your tour guide states that throughout history the pyramid construction has passed down like a generational family line, starting with the "grandfather" and followed by the "father" and finally concluding with the "grandson." Visitors who choose to ride one of these traveling camels will experience the remarkable proximity to the ancient sites with extra spending while also getting prized imagery of the pyramids.
Observe the Great Sphinx up close while marveling at its formidable lion motif and pharaoh intelligence that chisel through the granite formation. Standing 21 meters tall and 73 meters long, this intriguing statue serves as a reminder of Egypt's historical might and its unknowable size as it protects the plateau. You can learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs by going to the Valley Temple, where King Chephren's mummification rites were performed.
In the afternoon, After finishing your tour in Cairo, our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to take your flight back to your hotel in Hurghada.