Things To Know About Cairo Excursions when you arrive at Cairo International Airport. The first thing that comes to mind for any tourist is to visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Such visits are indispensable for any foreigner coming to Egypt, so we want to inform you about some things:

Usually, on the day of arrival, most tourists prefer to go immediately to the hotel to rest from the trip and on the second day start the visits; if you stay in Cairo for two days then it would be better to divide the visits, so on the first day you can visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Pyramid of Saqqara and Memphis, while the next day you can visit the majestic Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and Coptic Cairo. In this way, the tourist can enjoy the maximum the city’s exploration.

Some tourists stop in Cairo for only one day, so it is advisable to prioritize the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili.

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Short excursions can be made during your stay in Cairo :

1- Dinner on the Nile in Cairo :

You will have the opportunity to enjoy a typical Egyptian dinner on board a Nile cruise ship.

Book a table at one of our exclusive floating restaurants and set sail down the Nile for a night you’ll never forget.

On a Nile cruise, you might have a delicious lunch while floating down the river at night and watching the lit-up Cairo skyline go by.

After dinner, each visitor can see a fantastic show of traditional music and belly dance.

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2- Sound and Light Show :

With the Cairo tour, You can attend the sound and light show every day at the Pyramids of Giza. During the show, a colored lighting system is used while the Sphinx tells the story of Ancient Egypt.

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3- Explore the Egyptian Museum:

The Egyptian Museum has the most extensive collection of ancient artifacts from that country anywhere in the world. Tahrir Square is right in the middle of Cairo and is sometimes called Liberation Square.

The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and the treasures inside it, as well as the events that happened around the discovery, are some of the most important works or events in the history of the world.

This is true whether or not this monarch was famous or lived for a long time. The royal mummies are kept in a different room at the museum than the rest of the collection.

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4- Discover the pyramids of Giza and the sphinx:

The first thing that should visit on excursions in Cairo Egypt, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx which are 20 km from Cairo, are one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt and are on many people’s bucket lists. We are sure that when you see the tombs of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure inside these three huge pyramids, you will be amazed and unable to find the words to describe this ancient wonder of the world, built about 2,500 years ago.

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5- Explore Saqqara Necropolis

One of the most intriguing things to do in Cairo, Egypt’s capital city, is to visit Saqqara. Memphis, the country’s capital for a significant portion of its time is home to the nation’s cemetery.

The Step Pyramid of Djoser, built after the death of the pharaoh who ordered it to be made, is one of the most well-known buildings in all of Egypt.

Don’t forget to have a look at our Full Day Tour of the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara

6- The Citadel of Saladin:

The Citadel of Saladin is a stronghold of the Islamic Middle Ages, and it might be on top of a hill in Cairo called Mokattam.

From the 13th century until the 19th century, it was the capital of Egypt. This is where you can find the Muhammad Ali Mosque.

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7- Coptic Cairo 

The Coptic Cairo, located in one of Cairo’s oldest neighborhoods, is home to the great majority of Egypt’s Christian community.

The Church of Santa Maria also referred to as the “Hanging Church,” the Church of San Baco, the Church of Santa Bárbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue may all be located in that area.

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8- Al Muizz Street

Al-Muizz Street is in Cairo and is thought to be one of the oldest streets in the city. It is one kilometer long, and more examples of Islamic architecture from the Middle Ages can be found there than anywhere else.

Besides the Textile Museum, visitors can also see old homes, markets, and mosques from the Middle Ages. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in all of Cairo.

9- Felucca on the Nile :

Felucca on the Nile is a passion both for foreigners and for the locals themselves.

You can embark both by day and by night, for the fresh air. The musical animation, and the suggestive panorama.

10- Alexandria Tour from Cairo :

Alexandria is about 3 drives from Cairo. A resident Egyptologist will allow you to learn insider information about Egyptology and the field during your personalized tour of Alexandria’s historical sites and mosques.

You will discover many new and exciting things about the area such as Qaitbay Citadel. Pompey’s Piller, Library of Alexandria, and Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa

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11- Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert :

During these two days, you will visit the Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert and spend the night in a tent camp organized in the same desert, so that you can fully experience its beauty even at night under the sublime starry sky. During the excursion, you will be accompanied by an expert-speaking guide and the transfers will be in an off-road vehicle.

The main stages will be; the Haiz Valley, the White Desert, the Black Desert, the English House, and the Oasis of Bahariya. You can do this excursion throughout the year.

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