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Egypt enjoys a deep-rooted civilization which began
when the ancient Egyptians established on the bank of the River Nile the first central state. Throughout centuries, the Egyptians
interacted with other civilizations and peoples.
Yet, Egypt kept its cultural peculiarity which historians divide into Pharaonic
Era which lasted for 3000 years, Greek Era which also lasted for 3000 years, Roman Era which interacted with Coptic Era after
Christianity entered Egypt, and finally the Islamic Conquest of Egypt and the Ottoman Rule till the Modern Era launched by
Mohamed Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt.
Stretching along the banks of the River Nile, Cairo, the capital of Egypt,
is a vast city where ancient traditions still hold up against the onslaught of modern life. A city of numerous districts,
Cairo is a unique mix of medieval buildings and skyscrapers, bazaars and modern shopping malls, museums packed with ancient
relics and stunning new bridges.
Cairo's main square is Midan Tahrir, at the centre of Cairo and home to the
Egyptian Museum, with downtown Cairo, the busy commercial district, to the north-east bordered by the River Nile. Gezirah
Island, connected to downtown by three bridges, houses the Cairo Tower and the Cairo Opera House. East of downtown is Islamic
Cairo, the medieval heart of the city. Coptic Cairo, the seat of the Christian Coptic community, lies at the heart of Old
Cairo, which is also home to Cairo's Jewish community. West of the Nile is Giza, about 18 kilometers south-west of the centre
of Cairo, with the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
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Citadel - Old Cairo (4 kilometers
south-east from the down town Cairo) An old fortress built by Salah El Din Al Ayoubi, founder of the Ayoubbid Dynasty (1171
to 1250). The Citadel encompasses the mosque of Mohamed Ali, the magnificent architectural masterpiece, the Madrasa of Sultan
Hasa (Koranic school) and the Police and Military Museum. There is also the Well of Joseph, 90 meters deep, which supplies
the water for the whole of the Citadel. Within a few minutes drive from the down town Cairo.
Egyptian Museum - Tahrir Square - Cairo (2 kilometers south from the down
town Cairo) This unique museum, with well over 100,000 exhibits in 107 rooms and galleries, contains some of the world's
finest ancient Egyptian relics. The golden sarcophagus and treasure of Tutankhamun has the power to hold visitors in quiet
contemplation for hours. One of the favorite rooms contains a large collection of mummies. Approximately a five-minute drive
from the down town Cairo
Ibn Tulun Mosque - Near the Citadel - Islamic Cairo (3.5 kilometers south-east from the down town Cairo) One of the largest mosques in the world and
among the finest in Cairo. It was built between 876 and 879 and is decorated in a plain yet sophisticated style that achieves
a powerful, simplistic beauty. Standing 40 meters high, a splendid view of Cairo can be seen from the minaret. Within a few
minutes drive from the down town Cairo
The Great Pyramids of Giza (18 kilometers south-west from the down town Cairo) On the border of the Nile valley and the Sahara
sits a small plain, now a suburb of Cairo, that is home to some of the world's most important historical monuments: the Pyramids
of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and over 4500 years old. Approximately a 30-minute drive from the down town
Cairo
The Sphinx (18 kilometers south-west
from the down town Cairo) The 20-metre-high, 57-metre-long, half man, half lion is the guardian of a sun temple to the
east of the Great Pyramid of King Khufu of Giza. Approximately a 30-minute drive by taxi from the down town Cairo. Below
is a list of our Cairo City Tours. To view our experts details itinerary details for a tour, including our best offer we can,
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Cairo Tour |
Duration |
Highlights |
Cairo Classic Tour |
01 day |
Giza Tour: Great Pyramids - Sphinx Monument Cairo
Tour: Egyptian Museum Tour Included in tour price: Papyrus Gallery - Gold Factory - Perfume Factory. |

Cairo City Tour |
01 day |
Islamic Cairo Tour: Aqueduct (City of the Dead) - Cairo
Walls & Old City Gates - The Nilometer - Al-Azhar Mosque (Cairo Mosque) - The Gayer Anderson Museum |

Islamic & Coptic Cairo |
01 day |
Islamic Cairo Tour: Citadel - Mohammed Ali Mosque - Al-Azhar
(Cairo Mosque) - Al Azhar Coptic Cairo Tour: Hanging Church - Greek Church of St. George - Church of St. Sergius
- St. Barbara’s Church |

6th of Oct & Media City |
01 day |
Media City Tour: • The New Community •
Media Production City |

Cairo Special |
04 days / 03 nights |
Giza Tour: Great Pyramids & Sphinx Sakkara
Tour: Step Pyramid Included in tour price: Papyrus Gallery - Gold Factory - Perfume Factory Nile Dinner
Cruise Tour: Includes a generous buffet dinner - Folklore show - Belly dance Show Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum Islamic
Cairo Tour: Citadel of Saladin - Mohammed Ali Mosque - Khan El Khalili Bazaars |

Cairo City Break |
04 days / 03 nights |
Giza Tour: Great Pyramids & Sphinx Sakkara
Tour: Step Pyramid Included in tour price: Papyrus Gallery - Gold Factory - Perfume Factory Nile Dinner
Cruise Tour: Includes a generous buffet dinner - Folklore show - Belly dance Show Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum Islamic
Cairo Tour: Citadel of Saladin - Mohammed Ali Mosque - Khan El Khalili Bazaars |

Arabian Horse Tour |
04 days / 03 nights |
Arabian Horse Riding Tour: 4-hour ride from Giza to Sakkara Sakkara
Tour: Step Pyramid Memphis Tour: Ramses II - Alabaster Sphinx Giza Tour: Great Pyramids & Sphinx Cairo
Tour: Egyptian Museum Included in tour price: Papyrus Gallery - Gold Factory - Perfume Factory. Nile Dinner
Cruise Tour: Includes a generous buffet dinner - Folklore show - Belly dance Show |

Belly Dancing Course |
08 days / 07 nights |
Belly Dancing Classes Tour: 8-hour dance course Giza
Tour: Great Pyramids & Sphinx Included in tour price: Papyrus Gallery - Gold Factory - Perfume Factory. Cairo
Tour: Egyptian Museum Islamic Cairo Tour: Khan El Khalili Bazaars Nile Dinner Cruise Tour: Includes
a generous buffet dinner - Folklore show - Belly dance Show Coptic Cairo Tour: Hanging Church - Greek Church of
St. George - Church of St. Sergius - St. Barbara’s Church | | [an error occurred while processing this directive]
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