Cairo two day tours ( jewels of Cairo )

Itinerary

Day 1: Giza pyramids, Great Sphinx, Camel ride, Egyptian museum, Lunch

Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
The last remaining wonder of the ancient world; for nearly 4000 years, the extraordinary shape, impeccable geometry and sheer bulk of the Giza Pyramids have invited the obvious questions: ‘How were we built, and why?’. Centuries of research have given us parts of the answer. Built as massive tombs on the orders of the pharaohs, they were constructed by teams of workers tens-of-thousands strong. Today they stand as an awe-inspiring tribute to the might, organisation and achievements of ancient Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), this sculpture of a man with the haunches of a lion was dubbed the Sphinx by the ancient Greeks because it resembled their mythical winged monster who set riddles and killed anyone unable to answer them. A geological survey has shown that it was most likely carved from the bedrock at the bottom of the causeway during Khafre’s reign, so it probably portrays his features.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
One of the world’s most important collections of ancient artifacts, the Egyptian Museum takes pride of place in Downtown Cairo, on the north side of Midan Tahrir. Inside the great domed, oddly pinkish building, the glittering treasures of Tutankhamen and other great pharaohs lie alongside the grave goods, mummies, jewelry, eating bowls and toys of Egyptians whose names are lost to history, to walk around the museum is to embark on an adventure through time.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Saladin citadel, Mohamed Ali mosque, Ibn Tulon mosque Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili souk, authentic lunch

Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Modeled on classic Ottoman lines, with domes upon domes upon domes, this alabaster-white mosque within the Citadel took 18 years to build (1830–48) and its interior is all twinkling chandeliers and luridly striped stone, the main dome a rich emerald green. Mohammed Ali lies in the tomb on the right as you enter.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Al-Basatin, off Al-Saliba Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The city’s oldest intact, functioning Islamic monument is easily identified by its high walls topped with neat crenelations that resemble a string of paper dolls. It was built between AD 876 and 879 by Ibn Tulun, who was sent to rule the outpost of Al Fustat in the 9th century by the Abbasid caliph of Baghdad. Its geometric simplicity is part of its beauty and is best appreciated from the top of the minaret.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Amaze of ancient and modern churches and monasteries, set within the walls of the fortress of Babylon founded in 6th century BC and expanded by the Roman Emperor Trajan in AD 98, Coptic Cairo is a fascinating counterpoint to the rest of the city, and holds the beautiful Coptic Museum. You can visit the oldest church, the oldest mosque and the oldest synagogue in Cairo.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
The skinny lanes of Khan Al Khalili are basically a medieval-style mall. This agglomeration of shops – many arranged around small courtyards – stocks everything from soap powder to semiprecious stones.

Explore this unique souk and it is old Islamic architecture as mosques, houses, inns, Cafes as well, the Khan was founded by one of the foreign princes around the 13th century BC, was graveyard first for the Fatimid.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.