Overview
Cairo City Break 2 Days
Enjoy the most recommended Egypt tours in Cairo during this 2 day Cairo short break while you have a city break in Cairo or limited time during a layover in Cairo.
Cairo 2-Day City Tour
Go to the Pyramids in Giza while you are spending the most enjoyable time during the tour to Giza Pyramids where you will wander around the old kingdom necropolis. Your Cairo Short Break packages will take you to the Citadel of Saladin and the extraordinary The Egyptian Museum In Cairo tour One of the coolest rooms in the Museum is the Mummies Room, where you can see over 25 mummies from Ancient Egypt. The best part is seeing King Tutankhamun's mummy in a glass case! You can also check out mummies of Queen Hatshepsut and Ramses II.
The Coptic Cairo tour will fill your soul with calm and the Islamic Cairo trip at the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar at the heart of Cairo downtown. Use this thorough guide to Egypt History's most notable monarchs to learn about their architectural accomplishments before you see them in person during many Cairo Short Breaks.
If you visit the Sabil Qitas in Cairo, you can learn many things about how we live and what life was like long ago in Egypt.
Itinerary
Day 01 Day 1 : Arrival - Start your Cairo Short Break
When you arrive in Egypt, the home of the pharaohs and ancient history, our knowledgeable tour guide from Cairo Top Tours will be there at Cairo International Airport, to greet you with a signboard bearing your name to begin your Cairo Short Break for 2 days and a 1 night trip.
A modern, air-conditioned van will transport you to your accommodation. He will then help you with the check-in process and go over the itinerary and things to do in Egypt with you to confirm the pick-up time for the tour to the Giza pyramids the following day.
Spend the first night of your trip in Cairo at leisure in your hotel.
Day 02 Day 2 : Overnight Cairo City Trip
Begin your delightful day with a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, and then prepare yourself after check-out, as your tour guide will meet you in the lobby to commence your Egypt excursions, to witness the magnificent Giza pyramids.
You will discover the Great Pyramid of King Khufu Cheops, as well as the Pyramids of the great kings of ancient Egypt's 4th dynasty, such as king Khafra Chephren, and king Mycerinus of the Old Kingdom. Furthermore, you will observe The Great Sphinx, an enormous statue with the head of the Pharaoh and the body of the lion. Afterward, you will visit the Valley Temple, which offers a captivating view in front of Giza Pyramids and is dedicated to the mummification of the Pharaoh.
After lunch in a local restaurant, we will move to enjoy the Egyptian Museum tour and see a broad collection of ancient Egyptian antiques made out of several materials like gold, silver, and bronze.
Afterward, your personal tour guide and driver will accompany you to Coptic Cairo to visit the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon,The Hanging Church of the holy virgin Mary, and the Church of St. Sergius, also known as the Holy Family Church. This church was built on top of the crypt where the Holy Family stayed for around three months. Additionally, you will get to see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell to the Jews to pay the yearly taxes. However, the church was bought back by Abraham Ben Ezra of Jerusalem for 20,000 dinars.
You will then be taken on an Islamic Cairo Tour to witness the remarkable region of Islamic Cairo. You can explore the walls, gates, and old streets that date back to the 10th century. Additionally, we will visit the Khan El Khalili bazaar behind Al Moez street, known as the oldest market in Cairo. You can enjoy shopping tours in Cairo and relax at the local cafe, El Fishawy.
Finally, you will be transferred to the airport or any preffered place in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included / Excluded
Included
- Meet and greet services at airports.
- All transfers are made in a private air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle.
- Entrance tickets to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
- Egyptian delicious lunch at a good local restaurant.
- Accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Cairo for 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis.
- A certified guide will accompany you during this wonderful tour.
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Snack stops upon request during your tours in Egypt.
- Enjoy a local mint tea or coffee at one of the most famous cafes in Cairo, such as El Fishaue Cafe in Khan El Khalili or Layali Elhussein Cafe.
- All services and taxes are included in the tour price.
Excluded
- International airline tickets.
- Visa to enter Egypt.
- Drinks during the meal.
- Any extras we have not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tip or gratitude to the staff.
- Entrance ticket to the Great Pyramid of Cheops from inside. ( 400 Egyptian pounds ).
- Camel rides around the pyramids. ( You will pay additional fees )
- Prices will increase during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Notes
Children 0-4 years old are FREE and children 4-12 years old have a 50% discount.
All our programs can start at any time and are subject to change.
Prices for a minimum of 2 people in a private minivan (special prices for GROUPS).
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