Cairo Cultural Discoveries

📍 Cairo International Airport - Cairo City Center (22 km): 30 mins

Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet the tour coordinator holding a sign with the designated names, positioned outside the Arrivals Hall (note: guides and drivers are not permitted inside the airport). A private, air-conditioned vehicle transfer to the hotel in Cairo follows. 

For immediate assistance, use the 24-hour Customer Care number +20 109 005 5535.

Overnight in Cairo. 

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📍 Cairo Hotel - Giza Plateau (20 km): 30 mins Giza Plateau - GEM (5 km): 15 mins GEM - Cairo Hotel (17 km): 30 mins

Transfer to the iconic Giza Plateau, home to Egypt’s most recognisable monuments and the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Explore the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure as well as the colossal limestone Great Sphinx, guardian of the plateau and an iconic symbol of ancient Egypt.

A simple, authentic lunch is provided at a restaurant near the Giza area. 

In the afternoon, proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). While entering the Grand Hall, see the monumental statue of Ramses II before exploring the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. A key highlight is the Tutankhamun Galleries, showcasing the more than 5,000 treasures from the boy king's tomb.

Overnight in Cairo.

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☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

Start the day at the Coptic Museum, where a rich collection of Christian artefacts, including textiles, carvings and icons, illustrate Egypt’s early religious history. Continue through Old Cairo to St. Sergius Church, traditionally associated with the Holy Family’s journey, and the Hanging Church, perched above the remains of an ancient Roman fortress. Next, visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, which offers insight into the city’s Jewish heritage. 

Stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant offering traditional Egyptian cuisine in a comfortable setting. The afternoon continues at the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortress overlooking Cairo, where mosques and museums reveal centuries of architectural and cultural achievements. Nearby, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan impresses with its Mamluk-era grandeur, complemented by the neighbouring Refaie Mosque, the resting place of royals and saints.

Overnight in Cairo.

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☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Cairo city center - Cairo Airport (22 km): 30 mins

After breakfast, step back into the heart of Old Cairo with a guided walk through Khan El-Khalili’s historic streets. Begin at Bab El-Fotouh, a fortified northern gate of Cairo’s old city, before following the main thoroughfare towards Bab Zuweila. Along the way, pass mosques, monuments and markets that together form one of the most densely listed heritage streets in the world.

Continue through Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where narrow alleys are filled with spice sellers, fabric stalls and everyday household goods. The lively atmosphere offers insight into the rhythms of local commerce that have defined the district for centuries.

The route concludes along El-Khayameyya Street, home to appliqué workshops where artisans maintain techniques once used to decorate tents for festivals and ceremonies. Today, the craft endures as a hallmark of Cairo’s cultural identity.

Leisure time until hotel check-out, followed by a transfer to the airport.

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☕ Breakfast