Gems of Cairo

Fly from your chosen airport to Cairo and transfer to the excellent Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan Hotel for a 4-night stay.

A full day of discovery begins at the Pyramids of Giza, surprisingly close to the fringe of modern Cairo, and the famously enigmatic Sphinx, rising from the sands at 20 metres high and stretching 73m long. With lunch included, the tour continues to the ruins of Egypt’s first capital, Memphis, and its oldest pyramid at Saqqara.
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In the morning, a tour of the Egyptian Museum, shows you the wealth of artefacts found in various archaeological sites, ranging from statuary to jewellery and the feast of finds from Tutankhamun’s tomb. We follow this with a float on the Nile, enjoying lunch on the deck of a traditional felucca sailboat. Later, head over to the Grand Egyptian Museum for an exclusive tour of the complex, walk through the Grand Hall, housing the statue of King Ramesses II, 10 Statues of Senusret, Victory Column of Merenpetah and Ptolemaic King and Queen Statues, the extraordinary Hanging Obelisk and the remarkable Grand Staircase Gallery and explore the galleries that are now accessible to visit. (B, L)

Spend a day at leisure to explore the many aspects of the city; or join us on an optional tour of Coptic and modern Cairo, strolling with our very own Egyptologist, through the characterful lanes of the walled old citadel, to view the Hanging Church and Coptic Museum of Christian Antiquities. Later, visit an Egyptian family home and learn about their life and traditions, followed by an authentic lunch made by the family (pre-bookable). (B)

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
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