Cairo Day Tour from the Airport

Then you will commence a most fascinating journey across the history of Egypt, just after you arrive at Cairo Airport, when you will meet your private guide and be driven to the renowned Giza Plateau area. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, as well as the sombre power of the Sphinx. Your guide will inform you of the captivating history and secrets of these ancient wonders, as it behoves an in-depth understanding of one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

Afterwards, you shall bypass the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a medieval Islamic fortress with breathtaking panoramic views stretching across Cairo. Within, you'll witness the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque or the Alabaster Mosque, an ode to glorious domes and Ottoman-style architecture. As you walk along the Citadel, perhaps it shall etch yet another page in the history of Islamic Cairo while contrasting the tranquility of the place with the busy ambience of life below.

End your last tour day with a stop in Old Cairo, one of the oldest portions of the city that boasts a blend of spiritual and cultural landmarks. Walk through narrow old lanes and historic sites that include the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque. If time permits, an optional delightful lunch spread that captures the taste of traditional Egypt or a quick stroll through an exotic bazaar before taking you to the gates of the airport shall leave you with memories of Egypt's ancient and great heritage.