3 nights / 4 days
Cairo
Day One | Arrival in Cairo
Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport, for the flight to Cairo International Airport. We meet the touring representative after passport control and board our bus for a transfer to the Hotel in Cairo, where we will stay for the next three nights.
Day Two | The Pyramids of Sakkara and Giza, Sound and Light Show
In the morning we travel to the ancient capital of Memphis to see the Step Pyramids at Sakkara. We continue to Giza and the Pyramids of Giza. Cheops Pyramid, the largest of the three, was built in the 3rd dynasty about 2690 B.C. and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In front of the Pyramids of Chephren is the Sphinx, carved out of a sing piece of stone. It has the body of a lion with the head of a man, and is thought to depict Pharaoh Chephren. Experience a camel ride by the Pyramids and visit the Papyrus Institute. After dinner we will have the opportunity to see the spectacular Sound and Light show at Giza.
Day Three | Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Churches, Mosques & Bazaar
The morning, we visit the Egyptian Museum, with the fabulous treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon and antiques dating back 50 centuries! We also visit the Coptic Museum. Explore the Citadel of Saladin and enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo. We continue to see Old Cairo to see the Hanging Church, the Abu Serga Church, and the Church of St. Mary. We will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, as well at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Day Four | Departure for home
We transfer to Cairo International Airport for the flight home