Tours
Day Trip: Saqqara and Memphis (The Evolution of the Pyramid)
This tour is essentially an “open-air museum” showcasing the architectural evolution of Ancient Egypt. Instead of visiting the completed Giza Pyramids, travelers will explore the preliminary construction phases that led to their final design
Memphis (The Ancient Capital): The first stop is to visit the ruins of the first capital of unified Egypt. The main attraction here is the colossal statue of Ramses II, housed within a dedicated open-air museum
Saqqara (The Step Pyramid): This is the true gem. Here, travelers will see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zoser), designed by the great architect Imhotep. This is the oldest known monumental stone building in the world (c. 2650 BC), representing the critical architectural leap from the mastaba (bench tomb) to the pyramid
The Great Pyramids and The Sphinx
The Giza Necropolis is an enduring testament to ancient Egyptian genius, preserving the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. The site features the three colossal pyramids, tombs for the Fourth Dynasty pharaohs
Khufu: The largest, a historical record holder for height, built with an astronomical alignment
Khafre: Built on a higher base, recognizable by the smooth casing stones still visible at its apex
Menkaure: The smallest, originally faced with red granite
The Great Sphinx is the largest single-stone statue globally. Depicting a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human (likely Khafre), the Sphinx stands 66 feet high. Its creation reflects the profound spirituality and engineering prowess of the pharaohs, offering a humbling glimpse into the scale and enduring mystery of their civilization
Old Museum-Saladdin Citadel-Khan El Khalili
The Egyptian Museum (in Tahrir Square) houses the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. While many artifacts have moved to the GEM, it remains a vital site showcasing spectacular statuary and monumental history.
The Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque: Start at the city’s highest point (Salah El-Din Citadel) to visit the magnificent Ottoman-style Muhammad Ali Mosque
Islamic Cairo & Al-Mu’izz Street: Walk along Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah Al-Fatimi Street (the world’s largest open-air museum of Islamic monuments), visiting historic city gates, mosques, schools, and ancient monumental houses
Khan El Khalili: Visit the famous historic marketplace (Bazaar) for shopping and sipping traditional tea (Koshary tea or Hibiscus/Karkadeh) at the historic El Fishawy Cafe
