Cairo Stopover Tour

The Great Pyramid of Khufu came to be in 2600 BC to be his immortal resting place and later on became the only remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has a height of 147m, a total weight of six million tons, and is filled with a number of inner chambers.

The great Sphinx is known to be the biggest man-made statue in the world made for Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) to become a symbol of absolute wisdom and strength plus there is the Thutmose IV marvelous dream stele found between his paws.

The royal house of the mummification and purification of the valley temple came to be in the early days of the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to transform the bodies of the royal family into immortal figures.

The Grand Egyptian Museum will provide a golden ticket to uncover 5,000 years of history, illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for many future generations to come. It is aligned with the Great Pyramids of Giza and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East, along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone will get to marvel at immortal treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun.

Lunch will be served at the Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant. Then move to visit:

The Egyptian museum was a center of cultural art & beauty since its construction in 1901 AD, reflecting the tremendous history of ancient Egypt that dates back to more than 5000 years in the field of crafting immortal artifacts & monuments.

Al Muizz Street is located in the core of old Cairo and was founded in the 10th century AD during the Fatimid dynasty to showcase the golden artistic spirit of the Islamic age. The street became part of the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

The golden Khan EL Khalili bazaar was founded as the first milestone of old Cairo in 970 and later on as the center for shopping and entertainment where the greatest and most exotic goods in all of Egypt can be found. Finally, we will transfer you to Cairo airport to end your Cairo stopover tour.