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From Cairo:

C 01

Full day tour of the Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mohammed Ali Mosque and the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars. * A guided tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, one of the world's famous museums, the magnificent collection of antiquities includes mummies, sarcophagi and the fabulous treasures from the tomb of Tut Ankh Amon. * PM. Islamic tour of Cairo, including a visit to Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, it is distinguished by its dome which is 52 meters high, and its two minarets on the east side of the mosque, which rise 84 meters. * It was so named " The Alabaster Mosque " because of the use of alabaster for coating its interior and exterior walls. * This mosque is built within the walls of the citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1183 AD on the Medieval castle style. * Then you'll have the chance to ramble through the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars, one of the earliest and greatest markets in the Middle East, built in the 14th century AD and contains many stores that exhibit wonderful collections of jewelry, wooden products engrafted with mother-of pearl, leather ware, embroidered dresses and attractive hand-made products that make a great selection of souvenirs.

C 02

Full Day tour of the Egyptian Museum, The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. * AM. A full day tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, housing around 250,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past 5 thousand years, among these pieces the most magnificent treasures of the young King Tut Ankh Amon. * Then drive to the three famous Pyramids of Giza, erected by Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, guarded by the mysterious Sphinx, which is a mythical statue with a body of a lion and a human head. * The three Pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most important tourist site in Egypt.

C 03

Full Day tour of Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. * Drive to Memphis, the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, built by King Menes, lies 24 KM southwest of Cairo, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II, and also see the Alabaster Sphinx of King Tuth-Moses III. * Then to Sakkara, the largest necropolis of Memphis, to admire the Step Pyramid and the mortuary compound of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep about 2780 BC. * The Pyramid is composed of six receding Mastabas on top of other. The Sakkara Step Pyramid is considered as evolution in the concept of pyramids from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its present shape. * Then to Unas Pyramid, the first of which they discovered " the Pyramids Texts " on the inner walls of its inner walls of its corridors and the burial chamber. * Some of the Mastaba tombs, such as Mereruka, could be seen in the site. * PM A visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the first of which was built over 5000 years ago, as it is always said about them " it is impossible to get tired of the Pyramids "! * Then a visit to the famous Great Sphinx, sacred symbol of the union of the strongest physical with the highest intellectual power on earth, fashioned out of limestone. * Then to the Valley Temple of the Second Pyramid.

C 04

Full day tour of the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo. * AM. A full day tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, housing around 250,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past 5 thousand years, among these pieces the most magnificent treasures of the young King Tut Ankh Amon. * A visit to the oldest churches of Egypt; Abu Sirga Church, dated back to the 5th century AD, it was built on the basilican style above the cave in which the holy family used as shelter on their flight to Egypt. * Then to the Hanging church; it was built on the 5th century over the remains of the southern gate of the Roman fortress of " Babylon". It has rich beautiful antiquities from the early Christian era, such as rare woodcarving representing Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem. * A visit to Saint Barbara; its one of the most beautiful Coptic churches, dated back to the 5th century AD. and still remains its wooden door, it's dedicated to Saint Barbara who killed by her heathen father when she embraced Christianity. * There is a chance also to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest one in Egypt.

C 05

Full day tour of the Pharaonic Village, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. * The Pharaonic village is a panorama reflecting aspects of ancient Egyptians life, visitors witness the daily activities of the ancient Egyptians who has known the oldest civilization. The village also contains a papyrus museum and offers adequate services to the visitors, visitors can also take a Nile cruise amid trees, birds and also practice fishing. * PM A visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the first of which was built over 5000 years ago, as it is always said about them " it is impossible to get tired of the Pyramids "! *Then a visit to the famous Great Sphinx, sacred symbol of the union of the strongest physical with the highest intellectual power on earth, fashioned out of limestone. Then to the Valley Temple of the Second Pyramid.

C 06

An excursion to Alexandria. * Alexandria, the largest port in Egypt and one of the major summer resorts on the Mediterranean, lies in the north west of the Nile Delta, 225 KM from Cairo. * It was also considered the pearl of the Mediterranean and the second capital of Egypt. * It's noted for its outstanding location, mild climate all year round and fine sandy beaches stretching over 40 Kilometers. * A full day tour of classical Alexandria, visiting the Greco-Roman Museum, it tells the story of invasion of Egypt by Alexander the Great and the building of Alexandria. It houses many collections of rare Greek and Roman relics and coins, about 40 thousand pieces dating from the 3rd century AD. The most important and priceless statues in the museum is the " Tanagra " statues. * Then a visit to the site of Pompey's Pillar; it's a huge pillar, about 27 meters high, dates from the 3rd century amidst the remaining relics of the Serapium. The pillar was erected in the honor of the Greek Emperor Diocletian. * Then to the Catacombs of Kom El Shukkafa; this is the largest Roman cemetery, they consist of 3 levels cut in the rock to a depth of 100 feet, dating back to the turn of the 2nd century AD, it is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman art. * Finally, a visit to the Roman Amphitheater; recently discovered in the area of " Kom El Dekka ". The theater is considered the only relic of its kind in Egypt for it has 12 rows of semicircular marble seats. NB. This excursion could be arranged either with a private limo, or with a 1st class train.

C 07

The Sound and Light performance under the feet of the Sphinx. * One of the most attractive evenings in Egypt, the show combines the lights projected on the three Pyramids and the Sphinx, and the Sound effects suggestive of the ancient Pharaonic atmosphere together with the narration of the history of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. * The show is narrated in seven languages and it runs daily after the sunset.