Cairo & Fayoum

🏛️ Visit the Egyptian Museum:
Begin your day with a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to one of the world’s most impressive collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Highlights include the treasures of Tutankhamun, royal statues, sarcophagi, and everyday items from thousands of years ago.

🕌 Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din:
Continue to the majestic Citadel of Salah El-Din (Saladin), a medieval Islamic fortification offering panoramic views of Cairo. Explore the iconic Mosque of Muhammad Ali (also known as the Alabaster Mosque) with its grand domes and Ottoman architecture.

🍴 Lunch at a Local Restaurant:
Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant, where you’ll savor traditional Egyptian cuisine.

🛍️ Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
After lunch, stroll through the lively and colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s oldest market. Browse shops filled with spices, jewelry, textiles, lanterns, and souvenirs — or simply enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight at the Hotel:
Return to your hotel for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in Cairo.

🕌 Morning Visit to Saqqara:
After breakfast, depart for the Necropolis of Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest large-scale stone structure, which marked the beginning of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt. Discover surrounding tombs, mastabas, and beautifully preserved wall reliefs.

🍴 Lunch at a Local Restaurant:
Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant featuring authentic Egyptian dishes in a relaxed setting.

🏜️ Afternoon Visit to the Giza Plateau:
Continue to the legendary Giza Plateau, home to Egypt’s most iconic monuments:

• The Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) – The largest and oldest of the three pyramids, and the last remaining wonder of the ancient world.

• Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) – Easily recognized by some of its original casing stones at the top.

• Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinos) – The smallest of the three, yet still an engineering marvel.

• The Great Sphinx (Abu al-Hol) – A colossal limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head, symbolizing strength and wisdom.

🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight at the Hotel:
Return to your hotel in Cairo for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

🍽️ Breakfast at the Hotel:
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before departing for a full-day excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, a region rich in natural beauty and ancient history.

🚌 Transfer to Fayoum:
Depart from Cairo in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle toward Fayoum, located about 90 minutes southwest of the capital.

🌊 Visit Lake Nasser (Birket Qarun):
Enjoy a visit to Birket Qarun, one of Egypt’s oldest natural lakes and often associated with Lake Moeris from ancient texts. It offers stunning desert-meets-water scenery and opportunities for bird watching and photography.

🏞️ Visit Wadi El Rayan:
Explore Wadi El Rayan, a protected nature reserve known for its tranquil lakes, Egypt’s only waterfalls, and picturesque desert dunes. This is a peaceful, refreshing escape from the city.

🍴 Lunch in Fayoum:
Savor lunch at a local restaurant in Fayoum, featuring fresh regional dishes and warm hospitality.

⚙️ Visit the Waterwheels of Fayoum:
Stop by the ancient waterwheels, a symbol of Fayoum's agricultural heritage. These wooden structures, introduced during the Ptolemaic era, are still used to irrigate farms today and make for a great cultural photo opportunity.

🚌 Return to Cairo:
After your visit, return to your hotel in Cairo.

🌙 Overnight in Cairo:
Relax and enjoy the evening at the hotel after your day immersed in nature and history.

🍽️ Breakfast at the Hotel:
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a flexible day in Cairo.

🌞 Day at Leisure:
You may choose to spend the day at leisure, relaxing at the hotel, shopping, or exploring the city on your own.

✨ Optional Tours (Available Upon Request):

• Old Cairo Tour – Visit the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and Ben Ezra Synagogue

• Islamic Cairo – Explore Al-Muizz Street, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and Al-Azhar

• Nile Dinner Cruise – Enjoy a night of entertainment with traditional music and belly dancing on the Nile

• Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids – An unforgettable evening show at the Giza Plateau

🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight at the Hotel:
Whether you explore or unwind, return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight in Cairo.

🍽️ Breakfast & Checkout:
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, complete the checkout process and prepare for departure.

🛫 Transfer to Cairo International Airport:
You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for your international flight home. Our representative will assist you with luggage and airport formalities to ensure a smooth departure.

🌍 End of Tour – We wish you a safe and pleasant journey!