Price
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Duration
3 Days/ 2 Nights
Tour Runs
Location
Egypt / Cairo
Experience your Christmas holiday through our 3 Days Cairo City Short Break which enables you to explore the most beautiful attractions of Egypt's capital city. The city of Cairo presents its visitors with ancient attractions alongside its contemporary urban atmosphere.
The Giza Pyramids display their architectural power as visitors observe the exceptional construction skills the ancient Egyptians used to build them. The historical sites of Old Cairo present a collection of sacred and cultural landmarks that reflect the religious traditions of past centuries.
Islamic Cairo's historic streets lead to the Citadel of Saladin, and you will also walk through the busy streets of Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The ancient capital of Memphis, located outside the city, contains large statues and archaeological sites that showcase the history of ancient Egypt.
This short festive getaway provides visitors with a complete experience of Cairo's historical and cultural heritage during the Christmas holiday season.
Daily Details for Travel Tour and Activities
Upon your arrival to Cairo International Airport, there will be a Cairo Top Tours representative to meet you and escort you to your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your tour leader will assist you with an easy check-in that includes the pick-up times for the three-day Cairo Short Break during the expensive X-mas period and any other optional excursions you might want to do in the city.
Welcome Drink
Start the Cairo day out after having your morning meal at the hotel. Meet the authentic Egyptologist, then explore the legendary Giza pyramid complex. Really stunning burial grounds and funerary temples that allow you to visit one of the greatest pyramids of antiquity, that of King Cheops, flanked by the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus.
The Great Pyramid, an iconic landmark in Egypt, towers up to 146 meters high and covers roughly 230 meters on each side. Erected under the aegis of the Rochefort dynasty but, in fact commissioned by King Snefru's son, this is one of the most magnificent accomplishments of ancient engineering. Enjoy optional camel rides around the plateau while your guide continues to share intriguing stories of the pharaohs and their magnificent tombs.
Next, you will move to the temple in the valley and, by the way, to the Sphinx and King Chephren’s funerary edifice. The first mummification temple designed to accommodate the ritual of the Opening of the Mouth ceremony is nearby. After walking down the causeway, you will find yourself standing beside the statue of the lion, carved in situ and representing a powerful symbol of royal strength and protection.
A restaurant with views of the pyramids will offer a variety of lunch selections, after which you will head to the necropolis of Saqqara. This is where Egypt’s earliest stone pyramids are located. Here you will visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, reputedly designed by Imhotep; the remarkable six-tier structure speaks for itself, while the remains of the Heb-Sed courts, where royal jubilee festivals once took place, still stand in small numbers.
Your trip will then continue with exploration of the Pyramid of Teti and a noble’s tomb, possibly that of Kagemni, renowned for its superb reliefs depicting daily life, animals, and offering scenes.
Next, depart for Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Visit the remarkable open-air museum of artifacts, including the enormous statue of Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx of Memphis.
At the end of this exciting day filled with ancient Egyptian wonders in Cairo, return to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Enjoy an early delicious breakfast before setting out on your Cairo excursions. Today we will begin our two-hour Egyptian Museum visit before we continue our exploration of historic Islamic Cairo which includes a visit to the Citadel of Saladin.
Travel in your private air-conditioned vehicle to downtown Cairo, arriving at Tahrir Square, home to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. The museum displays more than 120000 artefacts which are distributed across two floors and showcase Egypt's ancient civilization from all periods, including the famous King Tutankhamun collection and the extraordinary Yuya and Tuya funerary artifacts.
The Citadel of Saladin serves as a historic fortress which displays its defensive walls and magnificent towers. The grounds of the citadel contain the beautiful Mosque of Muhammad Ali which people call the Alabaster Mosque because Mohamed Ali commissioned its construction in 1805 based on Ottoman architectural style. The citadel itself dates back to the 12th century when Saladin constructed it to protect Cairo against invading armies.
Your airport transfer will take you to your requested destination after your tours end.
This ends your three-day Christmas holiday in Cairo City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Silver Accommodation: Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar. B.B
| # | May-Sep | Oct-April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | - | $600 |
| Double | - | $385 |
| Triple | - | $340 |
Golden Accommodation: Sheraton Cairo Hotel. B.B. ( New Year Gala Dinner is obligatory 180 USD per person ).
| # | May-Sep | Oct-April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | - | $1050 |
| Double | - | $640 |
| Triple | - | $580 |
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Cairo Top Tours' tour operators will customize your tours according to your budget and interests. You shouldn't worry about anything with us because we will take care of all the details of your vacation. That is why we provide a variety of travel alternatives that are affordable while providing an amazing vacation experience. We will work directly with you to ensure that you stay within your budget while enjoying the wonderful experiences. Please contact us immediately to learn more about our budget-friendly travel choices!
Egypt is considered one of the safest countries not only in the Arab world but in the world because Egypt has one of the strongest security services. The Egyptian government is interested in taking all the necessary safety measures to secure tourist trips in Egypt, so you do not have to worry about that at all.
Yes, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially open for visitors. Come and explore the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic treasures, from the majestic statues to the dazzling artifacts of ancient Egypt. Your unforgettable journey into history starts here.
In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
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