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Cairo Special Egypt TourTour Highlights:
Tour Itinerary Day 1: Upon arrival in Cairo our representative who will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. From the airport you will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and overnight. Day 2: Following breakfast at the hotel your guide for the day will pick you up and transfer you to Giza, legendary as the majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterwards a tour of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and temple of Cheops. From Giza we go to Sakkara to explore the famous Step Pyramid - built for the 3rd Dynasty Pharaoh Djoser by architect Imhotep. At the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel. Early in the evening we will transfer you to the Nile river dinner cruise ship to enjoy a wonderful evening sailing along the banks of Cairo with a picturesque background of city lights. Your cruise includes a generous buffet dinner, folklore show with belly dancers and more. Overnight in Cairo. Day 3: Following breakfast at the hotel your guide for the day will pick you up and transfer you to the Egyptian museum of antiquities, which was established in 1902 near the city center in Cairo. In this museam, you will find a rare collection of art that is over 5000 years old — the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts can be seen here, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of jewelry, treasures and gold as it was enclosed in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920’s when his tomb was excavated. Next on the tour is Citadel that was built by Saladin in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises you will see the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali which is a landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey. You day will not be complete without a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar that dates back to 1382. The shops here are renowned for their legendary fine brassware, perfumes, copper, silver, perfumes, leather, gold, antiques and more! Be prepared to bargain here because everything here is negotiable. At the end of the tour transfers back to your hotel. Day 4: Following breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities. Included
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