2-day Cairo tour

Day 1:

• We will visit The Great Pyramid of King Khufu – the finest example of exaltation, it is one of the oldest and largest structures in the world, built in 2580 BC in 20 years using 2,300,000 blocks of limestone. 
• The tomb of Mersankh III (if it is opened). Very large and exquisitely decorated, this tomb is indeed worthy of its title and is fortunate to contain the best preserved wall reliefs in the Eastern Cemetery.
• Then we will visit the Pyramids of Menkerin and Chefren.
• From Chefren's pyramids we will ride on camels to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
• Finally, we will visit the Papyrus Institute to learn how papyrus was made in ancient times, then a perfume factory and a jewellery shop.  
• National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The first museum of civilization in the Arab world, the NMEC will present a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day, using a multidisciplinary thematic approach designed to highlight Egypt's tangible and intangible heritage.
• Khan Elkhalili. One of the most remarkable places in Cairo and the oldest marketplace in the Middle East, this medieval-style marketplace sells the finest silverware you will find only at Khan El Khalili.
• At the end of this exciting day you will be taken back to your hotel.

Day 2:  

• We will make a visit to the Egyptian Museum, where you can see a rare collection of artefacts.
• We will visit Coptic churches in Old Cairo, including: the Hanging Church and the Church of St George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon, the remains of which may be the oldest structures in Cairo; and the Church of Abu Serg.
• Cairo Citadel. Saladin's Citadel contains numerous monuments from different Islamic eras; not only is it a fortified castle which was used to defend the city, but many mosques and other sites have been in the citadel for 800 years.
• The Mohammed Ali Mosque which was built on a rectangular square inside the Salah ad-Din citadel and is divided into two parts: the eastern part is the prayer house. And the western part is an open courtyard, each part having two opposite doors, one facing south and the other north.
• At the end of this exciting day you will be taken back to the hotel.