Egypt Excursions » Cairo
Cairo
THE GIZA PYRAMIDS :
This visit will take our guests to one of the most important
parts of the cemetery of Memphis city. Trip starts by visit of
the great pyramid of Cheops, one of Seven Wonders of the World,
than it will follow a ride with a panoramic view of the great
pyramid of Giza necropolis, visit of Cheops, Kephren and
Mycrinus by a camel ride and finally a stop at the mysterious
and famous Sphinx statue. Giza is located only a few kilometers
south of Cairo, several hundred meters from the last houses in
the southernmost part of the city proper, where a limestone
cliff rises abruptly from the other side of a sandy desert
plateau. The ancient Egyptians called this place imentet, "The
West" or kher neter, "the necropolis".
MEMPHIS & SAKKARA :
This trip will take our guests back in time to 3200 bc to see
the oldest ruins of the first capital of Egypt as a unified
nation, followed by the visit of the museum with remains of this
great city.
After than they will visit the necropolis of Memphis - 120 km
long and 7 km of wide; the funerary complex of king Zoser – the
first complete complex made out of stone; and visit of Mastaba -
showing every day life in ancient Egypt.
THE EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM :
The Egyptian antiquities museum is one of the most important
museums of the entire world where a visitor can examine the
different styles of ancient Egypt. It is organized in the same
chronological order as the ancient Egyptian history:
The old kingdom - in the galleries clients can see the marvelous
dynasties, of which classified the pharaonic history.
The middle kingdom - with great statues which show how the
Egyptian art had been influenced by the first decline in the
Egyptian history and how it had been revived once by the end of
the 12th dynasty.
The new kingdom - with great collection of Tel el Amarnah which
shows the first religious revolt in ancient Egypt; and Tut Ankh
Amon world wide famous treasures.
The museum also contains collection of pharaonic Greek-roman
mixed art as well as Nubian art.
EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM AND
CITADEL :
After two-hours-visit of pharaohnic art at the museum, customers
will continue to see the Islamic medieval and modern art in the
citadel of Salah el Din and The alabaster mosque with its rococo
and romantic art.
Citadel of Salah El Din was built by Salah El Din El Ayoubi in
1183 AD in the medieval castle style. The citadel comprises a
number of important monuments including the Mosque of Soliman
Pasha, the 90 metre deep Joseph’s well, the Alabaster Mosque of
Mohammed Ali. The walls of the mosque are coated with alabaster
and had gild-decorated crowns.
ISLAMIC CAIRO :
Cairo is Islamic, though some areas are more so than others.
Actually, this area is no more Islamic than Central Cairo, but
as though walking through a time machine we are transported back
to Cairo's past Islamic heritage, to a world of ancient mosques
and 1,500 hundred year old markets; to medieval forts and the
city that was Salah ad-Din's. This extraordinary visit will take
you to the exquisite mosque - place of the great medieval
sultans of Egypt; to the famous Ibn Tulun mosque, sultan Hassan
mosque and the great architectural gema of Moez Street, which
used to be the central area of Cairo and by that time, the
capital of the whole Muslim hemisphere.
MANIAL PALACE AND CAIRO TOWER :
This is a half day visit of beautiful and fascinating palace
that belongs to the royal family of Mohamed Ali, the founder of
modern Egypt. Manial palace belongs to a prince who was the heir
of the Egyptian throne and an artist. You will visit Mohamed Ali
Home, Rooms, the unique Planet garden, Mummified Animal Museum,
Treasury and Meeting Rooms.
The Cairo tower (otherwise known as El Gezira Tower, built in
1961, about 187 meters height which equals to 60 stories) is a
wonderful place to have a panoramic view of Cairo.
COPTIC CAIRO :
This area is the oldest part of Cairo, and predates what is now
modern Cairo. It is believed that there was a settlement here as
early as the 6th century BC. Later, the Romans built a fortress
here which we know today as "Babylon". Some of these Roman walls
still exist today. St. George church was the first Coptic
cathedral, near the first Muslim capital, after the Arab
conquest of 641 AD. Here the holy family took refuge when they
escaped from the holy lands.
KHAN EL KHALILI :
The Khan El-Khalili is one of the most interesting bazaars, not
only in Egypt, but also in the whole Middle East. It was named
after Prince Jaharkas Al-Khalili, who was one of the powerful
Mamluke Princes in the 14th century. It is famous for its
unusual, typically oriental souvenirs, and handmade crafts. The
Medieval atmospheres of this traditional market together with
the labyrinth layout of the streets gives the visitors o lot of
pleasure and a glimpse into what medieval markets once were
like. Cafes, restaurants, shops, and large number of vendors and
buyers constitute a dynamic panorama of the place. Drinking
Hibiscus, Karakare, Helba, or any of the various typical
Egyptian beverages, is a pleasant experience for visitors and
guests to get a real taste experience. For smokers, there is the
Shisha, or water pipe, to be tried. Every visitor can take the
opportunity to safely enjoy the walk through the narrow streets
of Khan El-Khalili. We strongly recommend visiting this vivid
bazaar, but keep in mind that in open traditional markets, the
prices are not fixed; remember to bargain (haggle) to get the
best price. The Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is place where art and
commerce come together to give a unique and remarkable,
harmonious experience.
PYRAMIDS SOUND & LIGHT SHOW :
Don't give up the chance to see one of these shows:
Mysterious in Cairo
Romantic in Aswan
Historical in Luxor
Experience the world famous Pyramids Sound and Light Show in
Giza for a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment. Hear
the story of Egypt as seen through the eyes of the Sphinx over
the ages.
OVER DAY TO CAIRO :
The visit will take you to one of the most important part of
cemetery of Memphis City. It starts by the great pyramid of
Cheops, one of Seven Wonders of the World. Then you get a great
panoramic view of the great pyramids of Cheops, Kephren and
Mycrius. Also you will visit the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum,
one of the most important museums of the entire world, where a
visitor can examine the different styles of ancient Egypt. Come
and travel with us one day through to the Egyptian history and
fortify on a lunch.