Gems of Cairo

Fly from London Heathrow 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 areas that are currently accessible, such as 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 including over 60 artefacts waiting to be discovered. 
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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. Every city has its secrets whether it's the best rooftop view or something as simple as where to get the best meal. The citizens of Cairo have a closely guarded secret, one of the best restaurants with stand-up open kitchen. You can't make reservations and so take your chances with the locals and queue outside for a typical Egyptian breakfast or lunch. But, as an exclusive, we've been given special access by the lady owner, and we've been allowed to jump the queue and try the delicious, freshly cooked traditional food with an open-kitchen demo (pre-bookable).
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Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London.
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Fly from London Heathrow 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.
(B, L)

A half-day tour of the Egyptian Museum (or full-day tour at Grand Egyptian Museum, subject to opening date with lunch included at a local restaurant) 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.
(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. Every city has its secrets whether it's the best rooftop view or something as simple as where to get the best meal. The citizens of Cairo have a closely guarded secret, one of the best restaurants with stand-up open kitchen. You can't make reservations and so take your chances with the locals and queue outside for a typical Egyptian breakfast or lunch. But, as an exclusive, we've been given special access by the lady owner, and we've been allowed to jump the queue and try the delicious, freshly cooked traditional food with an open-kitchen demo (pre-bookable).
(B)

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London.
(B)