Cairo Private Package Tour
Captivating Cairo
Tour Code: CS-EGY 06
Duration: 5 days, 4 nights
Highlights: Pyramids and Sphinx, Perfumery, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Nile Dinner Cruise
Departures: Everyday private
Tour Price: $325 per person in double occupancy (Private Tour except Nile Cruise)
Quick Overview
As a large scale seller of Egypt tours, we are able to offer you unbeatable prices and unparalleled value. Most people who think of Egypt think of antiquities, but Egypt offers much more. Certainly it is a prime location to see great heritage from the ancient world, including Pyramids and wonderful temples Nile cruise oriental Bazaars. Our Schedules are designed, making sure travelers get to visit and explore best sights of Egypt.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you through the entry formalities, and transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo. (D)
Day 2 – Giza and Cairo Sightseeing
After breakfast, you proceed to Giza to visit Egypt’s most visited monuments: The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Carved from a single piece of stone, the Sphinx is a lion with the head of a pharaoh, thought to be Chepren. Then it’s on to the Perfumery, where since time immemorial Egyptians have been extracting essential oils for essences. Here you’ll experience fragrances such as “The secrets of the desert”, “The lotus”, as well as other well-known designer perfumes and colognes. Your next stop is a papyrus institute, where you will learn how this ancient paper is manufactured from papyrus reeds, and have an opportunity to buy hand-painted papyrus. Then it’s back to your hotel. (B, L)
Day 3 – Cairo Sightseeing (Optional Nile Dinner Cruise)
After breakfast, you begin your guided tour of Cairo. Highlights include: The Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a treasure of trove of traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship, where you’ll have time to do some shopping or to try a sheesha (water pipe); the renowned Egyptian Museum, a treasury of ancient Egyptian artifacts, sculpture, and jewelry dating back over 5,000 years; and “Coptic Cairo”, the Christian quarter of the city. Here you will visit the “Hanging Church” (Al Muallaqa) built in the 4th century. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the church’s treasures includea 14th century wall painting of the Nativity. You’ll also visit Church of St.Sergius (Abu Serga), a 5th century basilica built over a crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt, the Church of St.Mercurius (Abu Sefein) which boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons depicting scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etchings and stained glass, and the Greek Orthodox Church of Mari Girgis, built on one of the towers of the Babylon Fortress.
Optional; Afterwards, you’ll be driven back to your hotel to rest and freshen up. You will be picked up at 7:00 pm, and driven to the embarkation point of your Nile Dinner Cruise. The authentic Egyptian dinner will tantalize your taste buds, and the accompanying oriental belly dancing will tantalize your senses. Then you are transferred back to your hotel for overnight. (B, L)
Day 4 – Cairo at Leisure
Today is completely free for independent activities or optional activities and excursions. (B)
Day 5 – Departure from Cairo
Free until you are transferred to the airport for your flight home or Nile Cruise or you can extend your holiday with a Hurghada package or one of our Escorted Tours.
PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES 2019 (Minimum 2 participants)
Departure Period | Per Person Double Occupancy | Single Supplement |
Everyday as private (Excepet Nile Cruise) | $325 | $95 |
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
- 4 nights Accommodation at 4 star hotel-
- Meals as specified in itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch)
- Transportation by non-smoking, air-conditioned mini/midi bus
- Services of licenced, English speaking Egyptologist guides
- Sightseeing tours (including entrance fees) per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and services charges
Upgrade to 5-Star or Boutique Hotel available (rates on request)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities to tour staff and guides
- Optional Nile Cruise Dinner
- All items of a personal nature (laundry, taxis, etc.)
- Beverages (except for those served with breakfast).
- Visa fees