2-Day Cairo Itinerary | Cairo Short Break

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2 Days Cairo Tour | Cairo Short Break

2-Day Cairo Itinerary is one of the best things to do in Cairo especially if you are limited with time with your Egypt tours. In fact, two days are enough to catch up with the top Cairo attractions such as Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. Also, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun treasures, the Hanging Obelisk, Amarna treasures and the silver king. Meanwhile, you will have perfect idea about mummification and you will see some mummies. Moreover, you will have time second day to marvel the royal mummies at National Museum of Egyptian civilization and Islamic Cairo including Cairo Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque. In brief, your Egypt tour packages in Cairo is a must if you have time to see some of Egypt attractions.

Tour Details

• Duration: 1 Day
• Tour Location:  Giza / Cairo
• Tour Availability: Everyday
• Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo airport
• Tour Type:  Private
• Language: English
• Wheel chair: Accessible

Tour Highlights

Cairo attractions

• National Museum of Egyptian civilization
• Saladin Citadel
• Alabaster Mosque

Giza Attractions

• Giza Pyramids
• Cheops Pyramid
• Valley temple
• The Great Sphinx
• The Grand Egyptian Museum
• Tutankhamun treasures

Included

• Round transfer with private new brand vehicle
• Expert Egyptologist guide speaks fluent English
• Entrance fee for all the sightseeing
• Lunches at a local restaurant
• 1 night at a 4**** hotel in Giza based on B/B basis

Excluded

• Beverages during lunch
• The entrance fee for any of the Pyramids from inside
• Tipping

What to pack

• Hat, Sunglasses & Sun cream
• Comfortable shoes and clothes

Itinerary

Day 1, Cairo

Welcome to Egypt. Start your Cairo short break with a warm welcome from our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you pick up your luggage, you will be taken to your deluxe vehicle to start your Egypt tours. You will start your Egypt tour packages with Giza attractions.

Unveiling the Secrets of the Giza Pyramids Complex

Your day begins with an immersive exploration of the Giza Pyramids Complex, one of the world’s most renowned archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Prepare to be awe-struck by these monumental testaments to ancient Egyptian engineering and civilization.

The Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Cheops)

Start your tour with the oldest of the Giza pyramids, a true marvel of ancient architecture and the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. Open your heart and mind to your guide and listen to him while unveiling some of the secrets of this huge Pyramid. Also, you can walk around the Great Pyramid to enter one of the Queen Pyramid or the smaller satellite pyramids free of charge and watch the Boat Pits where we found some Solar Boats. Moreover, you can pass some of the Mastabas for the workers of the Pyramid builders.

Pyramid of Chephren – Khafre’s Pyramid

Khafre Pyramid is the second largest pyramid at on Giza Plateau, often recognized by the surviving casing stones at its apex. In fact, this Pyramid still keep a well-preserved Mortuary temple, Causeway, and Great Sphinx as part of the Pyramid Complex.

Pyramid of Menkaure

It is the smallest of the three main pyramids of Giza Plateau and the only one has a granite cover from Aswan Quarries. Nowadays, Menkaure Pyramid is opened for the visit from inside against charge.

Valley Temple of Khafre

The best well-preserved Valley Temple in Egypt near the Sphinx takes a converted litter T shape, an essential part of the pyramid complex, where the mummification rituals for Pharaoh Khafre are believed to have taken place.

The Great Sphinx of Giza

You will conclude your tour at the iconic Great Sphinx, the enigmatic limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, guarding the Giza plateau. Capture incredible photos and uncover the myths surrounding this ancient guardian and the Dream Stele between the Paws of the statue,

Lunch Break

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant near the Giza Pyramids tasting a delicious authentic Egyptian cuisine.

A Journey Through Time at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Not far from the Giza Pyramids and restaurant, you will proceed to a millennium of Egyptian history at the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), also known as the Giza Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world.

Hanging Obelisk

Start your tour even before you enter the GEM, be greeted by the impressive Hanging Obelisk, a testament to ancient Egyptian. Is the only Hanging Obelisk in the world plus the stamp of Ramesses the Great on its base.

Once you pass the gate of the GEM, which is a testament to modern architectural innovation that pays profound respect to Egypt’s ancient heritage. You will be welcomed with the Colossus of Ramesses II one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Later on, you will start the Grand Staircase offers a journey through time with a collection of over 60 monumental ancient Egyptian artifacts. After that, you will enjoy the panoramic view of the three Pyramids at the end of the Grand staircase to start the Museum Galleries.

In fact, the 12 main galleries have collection of over 100,000 artifacts cover ancient Egyptian religion, society, and kingship from Prehistoric Period, Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom till the end of the Greco Roma Era. Admire the Wooden Maquettes, Akhenaten and Nefertiti Treasures, Canopic Jars, and Royal Mummies.

Finally, there are two more places you do not have to miss while you are at the GEM against charge, Treasures of Tutankhamun (Tutankhamun’s Collection and the Solar Boat of Cheops.

At the end of your tour, your guide will join you to have smooth check-in at your hotel and overnight.

Meals:

lunch

Day 2, Cairo Attractions

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and join your expert guide for an enriching day exploring Cairo’s attractions.

Your adventure begins at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), a modern marvel dedicated to showcasing the entirety of Egypt’s rich heritage from prehistory to the contemporary era. This expansive museum offers a holistic perspective on Egyptian civilization, featuring diverse artifacts that illuminate daily life, ancient crafts, and societal structures. The undisputed highlight of your visit will be the Royal Mummies Hall, a reverent space where the perfectly preserved remains of ancient pharaohs and queens are displayed, allowing you to come face-to-face with legendary figures like Ramesses II and Hatshepsut.

Next, you’ll visit Saladin Citadel of Cairo, a medieval Islamic fortress perched majestically on Mokattam Hill. Built by the legendary Ayyubid ruler Saladin in the 12th century to protect Cairo from Crusader attacks, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers not only a glimpse into military architecture but also breathtaking panoramic views of the sprawling city below.

Moreover, within the Citadel, your final stop is the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, often referred to as the Alabaster Mosque. Commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848, this Ottoman-style Mosque dominates Cairo’s skyline with its imposing domes and slender minarets.

Lunch

Enjoy your lunch meal at a nice restaurant before you take your way back to Cairo airport for your final departure as part of 2-Day Cairo Itinerary.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch

2-Day Cairo Itinerary Price

• Adult Price = 250 €
• Kids 0-5 years = free of charge
• Kids 5 -11 years = 50% of the adult price

 Booking your 2-Day Cairo Itinerary

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Payment

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Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance
• Morning cancellation is 50% from the price