Cairo and the Red Sea Short Vacation in Egypt from Canada

After savoring your first buffet breakfast at the hotel, your certified tour guide will meet you to kickstart your private tours in Cairo. Your journey commences with a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids area, a site that will ignite your passion for ancient Egyptian history. Your dedicated guide will be at your side, eager to address all your inquiries as you stand in proximity to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops.

The Great Pyramid, soaring to a majestic height of 146 meters, is a remarkable testament to the engineering prowess of ancient Egypt. It was constructed during the Old Kingdom, specifically during the reign of King Cheops (Khufu), a formidable ruler and the son of King Snefru, who himself possessed four impressive pyramids. King Cheops was also the father of King Chephren, responsible for building the middle pyramid at Giza, which still retains its outer casing at the top. Additionally, he was the grandfather of King Mycerinus, whose pyramid, though smaller, holds significant historical importance. While at the plateau, you may opt for an exhilarating camel ride through the Giza Pyramids, allowing you to fully appreciate the grandeur of this ancient land, the land of the pharaohs.

Descend to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where the pharaoh's royal body was mummified in preparation for the afterlife. Adjacent to it stands the enigmatic and imposing statue of the Sphinx, an awe-inspiring figure carved in the likeness of a man-headed lion, symbolizing both power and intelligence.

Your journey continues to the Saqqara necropolis, a site 200 years older than the Giza Necropolis. Here, you will encounter the Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser from the 3rd dynasty and the Pyramid of King Teti, who reigned during the 6th dynasty before the onset of the 1st intermediate period. Inside one of the nobles' tombs, the tomb of Kagemni, who served as the vizier of Justice and was the son-in-law of King Teti, you'll witness the exquisite artistry of ancient Egypt.

Next, your adventure leads you to Mit Rahina, the site of the most ancient capital of Egypt, now known as an open-air museum. Here, you'll discover an array of fascinating artifacts dating back to various epochs of ancient Egyptian history, spanning the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom. Among the treasures is the alabaster sphinx of Memphis, the second-largest among all sphinxes in Egypt, and the colossal statue of Ramses II, a prominent king during the 18th dynasty.

Lunch will be a delightful part of your journey as you head back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, and right after you finish your tasty breakfast at the hotel, you will be accompanied by your tour guide for an amazing Cairo city tour starting with the Islamic Cairo trips to the Cairo Citadel.

You will see the Medieval fortification of Cairo, Saladin Citadel which was built by the Sultan Saladin during the 12th century to fortify Cairo against any probable dangers during that time, Saladin recruited some mercenaries to be used in the Egyptian army, but very quickly they gained power, wealth, and the support of the people that thing that made them rule the country before Mohamed Ali Basha got rid of them in a very famous massacre known as the Citadel Massacre.

Talking about Mohamed Ali, his brilliant alabaster mosque is located inside the citadel and is considered of the highest points in Cairo in which you can view the Giza Pyramids if the weather is clear.

Move now to Old Cairo to start the Coptic Cairo tour where you will get to see the earliest Christian churches in the history of Christianity, the holy family visited Egypt during their journey escaping from King Herod, this area is one of the spots they stayed in for almost 3-4 months according to historians. They took refuge in a crypt in which later a church was built above it called now the Church of Abu Serga, also you will see the Hanging Church that is built above 2 towers of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. At the end of your Coptic tours in Cairo, you will enter the Synagogue of Ben Ezra which is one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in the Middle East.

Enjoy your gourmet lunch before hitting the market of Khan El Khalili in the area known as Al Hussein in Cairo downtown. Al Hussein was the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, Mohamed (PBUH) and the area is full of old mosques from the 9th century along with lots of mausoleums of the companions and the family members of Prophet Mohamed. Enjoy your Cairo walking tour in the small alleys of Cairo and have a tasty tea-mint drink before being transferred back to your hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, after checking out from the hotel, we will embark on a 90-minute drive to reach the Ain Sokhna resort on the Red Sea. Here, you can relish a delightful time at the beach or take a refreshing swim in the pool. Your buffet lunch will be served starting at 3:00 PM, followed by dinner before the evening show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following your breakfast, it's time to check out from your hotel and kickstart your adventure. We'll drive to the renowned Porto Sokhna resort, a journey of approximately 30 minutes, where you'll have the opportunity to experience the Cable Car (Teleferik) ride up Galala Mountain. At the top, relish a delectable seafood lunch in an upscale restaurant with a stunning view overlooking the Red Sea and the mountain.

Afterward, take some time to explore the resort's mall and capture breathtaking photos along the seaside. Later, we will arrange for your vehicle to take you back to Cairo. Feel free to specify your preferred drop-off location within Cairo at the conclusion of your Cairo and the Red Sea short vacation in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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