City of a Thousand Minarets

  • Destination: Cairo, Egypt
  • Duration: 7 nights
  • Price From: £746

Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.

This Holiday Includes:

:: Bed and Breakfast in 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
:: Exclusive services of expert Tour Guide and qualified Egyptologist.
:: All local transfers in Egypt - e.g. airport, train stations etc.
:: Private transport to and from sites of antiquities, museums etc.
:: Entry fees to sites of antiquities, museums etc, as listed below.
:: Return flights from UK.

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INCLUDED TOURS

Giza Plateau Tour
The Pyramids are located just outside Cairo on the Giza Plateau. This area of Ancient Monuments include the Pyramids a worker's village, Tombs of the Nobles and the Great Sphinx.
Egyptian Museum Tour
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains the world's most extensive collection of pharaonic antiquities; no visit to Egypt is complete without a trip through its galleries.
Coptic Cairo Tour
Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches & historical sites.

ITINERARY

Description:

We are delighted to suggest a number of Tours and Excursions that might be of interest to you. If there is something you would particularly like to see or place you would like to visit which is not shown below, please let us know in the "Additional Comments" section on the Enquiry Form and we will be pleased to send you details.

Visit: Pyramids at Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, a City Tour and many extras


1st Day

Afternoon - Cairo

:: Arrival and Check-in at hotel.
:: Your room will be prepared ready for your arrival where you may freshen up before retiring to bed or spend a little time exploring your locality (depending upon timing of flights and your arrival).


2nd Day

Morning - Giza Plateau

:: Enjoy a leisurely morning in your hotel and surrounding area where you will have time to prepare for your first visit.
Giza Plateau
:: Pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkaura.
:: The Great Sphinx and the Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafra.
:: Tombs of the Nobles.

Afternoon - Free, at leisure

:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.
:: Overnight - Cairo


3rd Day

Morning - Free, at leisure

:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.

Afternoon - Egyptian Museum - Cairo

:: Visit to the Egyptian Museum - A guided tour of the museum that leads you through the wealth of treasures from the Old, Middle and New kingdoms and where you will discover for yourself the treasures of Tutankhamen.
::There will be opportunities to buy souveniers and works of art throughout the day.
:: Overnight - Cairo


4th Day

Morning - Islamic Cairo

:: With the assistance of your guide, explore The Citadel - Stronghold of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Afternoon - Free, at leisure

:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.


5th Day

Morning - Free, at leisure

:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.

Afternoon - City Tour

:: Sit back and enjoy a tour of the busy Cairo metropolis. As your driver skillfully negotiates the busy Cairo traffic, your guide will provide you with a wealth of information on the places of interest, both ancient and modern.


6th Day

Morning - Free, at leisure

:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.

Afternoon - Free, at leisure

:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.
:: Overnight - Cairo


7th Day

Morning - Cairo

:: Morning - at leisure
:: Opportunity to buy souveniers and for some last minute shopping.
:: Free optional visit to a Street Market (Souk)

Afternoon

:: Journey to Airport
:: Airport and onward journey home.

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