Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and Islamic Cairo From Aswan
Overview
Egypt boasts dozens of religious monuments that are popular with visitors and tourists from all over the world. Islamic Cairo attracts you because it reflects the beauty of architecture and because you will be able to recognize the history of this era, so we are keen to visit its landmarks, especially mosques, houses and museums, which date back to the eras of the Fatimid state, then the Ayyubid and Mamluk dynasties, ending with the Ottoman Empire and the Muhammad Ali Pasha dynasty.
Islamic Cairo is characterized by a special aroma that attracts the visitor to it at first sight and quickly falls in love with it, which makes checking its landmarks an unforgettable trip no matter how many years pass, whether for its architecture that is engraved in the memory of its viewers, or for its cultural and artistic events that captivate the heart of its recipients.
The pyramids are a remarkable feat that defies accepted wisdom of how a prehistoric society could have constructed such intricate and enormous constructions... As a result, some people turn to myths and cultural symbols that evoke awe and strangeness in an attempt to find explanations that defy accepted scientific limits... Discover more about the pyramids and their construction with our guide.
Egypt boasts dozens of religious monuments that are popular with visitors and tourists from all over the world. Islamic Cairo attracts you because it reflects the beauty of architecture and because you will be able to recognize the history of this era, so we are keen to visit its landmarks, especially mosques, houses and museums, which date back to the eras of the Fatimid state, then the Ayyubid and Mamluk dynasties, ending with the Ottoman Empire and the Muhammad Ali Pasha dynasty.
Islamic Cairo is characterized by a special aroma that attracts the visitor to it at first sight and quickly falls in love with it, which makes checking its landmarks an unforgettable trip no matter how many years pass, whether for its architecture that is engraved in the memory of its viewers, or for its cultural and artistic events that captivate the heart of its recipients.
The pyramids are a remarkable feat that defies accepted wisdom of how a prehistoric society could have constructed such intricate and enormous constructions... As a result, some people turn to myths and cultural symbols that evoke awe and strangeness in an attempt to find explanations that defy accepted scientific limits... Discover more about the pyramids and their construction with our guide.
Inclusion
- All taxes and service fees are included.
- From/to Cairo International Airport, drive.
- Shopping time on trips to Cairo. (as requested).
- Costs for entry to the aforementioned websites.
- Pick-up and drop-off services from your Aswan hotel.
- Lunch at a trusted restaurant while on a tour in Egypt.
- During your Cairo day tours, you will have a private tour guide who speaks English.
- During the Pyramids from Aswan, a complimentary bottle of water and a soft drink.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Anything Extra
Itinerary
We start our tour when you are received in front of the airport gate, then we will transfer you to the Saladin Citadel. Find information about the Citadel's layout and history. Inside, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located. Learn about its layout as well. Like the eastern section, it houses the prayer hall; its interior measures 41 meters. In the middle of the prayer hall is a dome with an interior diameter of 21 meters and a height of 52 meters from the ground. Learn also about the history of this ancient historical site.
After that we move to Islamic Cairo, we will go to the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo, one of the most important mosques of the Mamluk era, one of the most important structures that were planned to be surrounded by doors and topped with domes, as if it was built to keep its heart suspended towards the qibla, as if it was built to keep its heart suspended towards the qibla. Learn about the icon of the Mamluk era.
After that, we go to the Rifai Mosque. No one knows why Khedive Ismail's mother, Khushiyar Hanim, chose this small corner and its surrounding buildings in 1869. The mosque is home to the tombs of Sheikh Ali Abi Shabak and Yahya al-Ansari, as well as the tombs of the royal family, where Khedive Ismail and his mother, Khushiyar Hanim, the founder of the mosque, his wives and children, Sultan Hussein Kamel and his wife, King Fuad I and King Farouk I are buried.
We go to a restaurant before heading to Giza Governorate, which is considered part of Greater Cairo, to see the three pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Our trip gives you an enrichment in your information about the pyramids and their development during the ages and what Caliph Al-Ma'mun did to discover the Great Pyramid from the inside and many and many other stories, we promise you a comfortable and interesting trip with us.
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Yes, you can travel from Aswan to Cairo by plane and then move to the pyramids area. This air travel can save a lot of time compared to traveling by train or bus.
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport from Aswan, you can transfer by car to the pyramids area. The pyramids are located in the Giza area near Cairo, and a long way from Aswan, but traveling by plane makes the trip easier and faster.
Yes, you can reach Giza by flying from Aswan to Cairo, and from there take advantage of the limited time to visit the pyramids and famous monuments. However, this visit may not be enough to explore and understand all the history and culture Giza has to offer.
For a better and more complete experience of visiting the Giza Pyramids, you may need to allocate a longer time to stay in Cairo or the surrounding area, allowing you to better explore the archaeological sites and visit ancient museums and temples alongside the pyramids.
Giza Governorate in Egypt is a popular tourist destination thanks to its magnificent Pharaonic temples and the famous Giza Pyramids. Here are some of the popular tourist activities in Giza:
Visit the pyramids.
Visit the Pyramids Institute.
Climbing the pyramids.
Visit the Pyramids Museum.
See the statue of Kafraaul.
Shopping in the Haram area.
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