Cairo and Giza 2 Day Tour Package

Day 1 Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis , and Saqqara

• You will be picked up from Cairo hotel or Cairo airport by Bastet Travel Expert Guide, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops , Chephren and Mykerinus . Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple .
• Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Overnight in Cairo Hotel

Day 2  Tour to The Egyptian Museum and old Cairo

• Bastet Travel Guide will pick you up from your hotel in At 8:00 am First, you will visit the Egyptian museum.

It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated. Entrance fee to the Mummies room is not included.

• Then you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo , it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque’s alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
• Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo
• Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the centre of Cairo ’s trading activities since the 14th century.

General Tips about Travelling in Egypt:

• Arabic is the official language, English is widely used as second language.
• Learn some Arabic words like Shokran, Mn Fadlak.
• Always wear comfortable shoes.
• Buy a local SIM card.
• The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound, The value of the Pound is effectively fixed at the rate of 0.064 LE to 1 USD, Credit cards are widely used in Egypt.
• Try the famous Egyptian food like “Fool”, Egyptian beans, and “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish.
• Try Kebab and Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish
• Stay Hydrated at all times especially during the summer in Egypt.
• Friday and Saturday are the official holidays in Egypt.
• The metro is one of the fastest ways to travel from one place to another within Cairo.
• Keep our tour Guide by your side to fully enjoy your time in Egypt.

Highlights Of Egypt:

• Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and valley temple which belongs to king Chephren.
• Admire the wonders of ancient history at the Egyptian Museum.
• Shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar’s enchanting markets in old Cairo.
• Behold the holy Islamic & Coptic attractions in Old Cairo.
• Feel the grandeur of Luxor within its majestic temples & tombs.
• See Luxor temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple in Luxor.
• Witness the great Philae and Abu Simbel temples in Aswan.
• Board a soulful Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa.
• Discover the Natural Allure of Egyptian oases like Siwa or Bahariya Oasis.
• Swim, Dive, and snorkel in Hurghada or cities situated on the Red Sea.
• Dive or snorkel in Sinai or cities situated on the Red Sea.
• Visit the Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai.