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1) Full day tour: Code OPC
1.1
Giza tour program (Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis And
Sakkara) with lunch:
We start by visiting
Memphis the
ancient capital of Egypt where colossal statue of
Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx,
then to visit
Sakkara the step
Pyramid of Zoser, after lunch we will visit
the papyrus institute then a visit to the old
Pyramids of Giza.,
free time for photographing and Camel riding. We
will continue to see
The
Sphinx and
The
Valley Temple.
2) Full day tour: Code OPC 1.2
Sakkara and Memphis with lunch:
Sakkara
is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. Including a visit to
the step Pyramids of
Sakkara
(The first proper Pyramids built for the king
Zoser, it is considered evolution of the Pyramid
from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its
known form) Followed by a visit to
The Pyramids of Unas & Oser-Kaf
the Mastaba. Tomb
of Mereruka, Ti & Pta-Hotep
(carved and painted tombs), Then Memphis
the ancient capital of Egypt where
Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great
Alabaster Sphinx,
followed by lunch.
3) Full day tour: Code OPC 1.3
The Egyptian Museum & Citadel with lunch:
Includes a visit to
The
Egyptian Museum
(one of the most famous museums, filled by
magnificent collection of antiques including;
Mummies, Sarcophagi and fabulous treasures of
TUT ANKH AMUN's
tomb) followed by a visit to
The
Citadel
(it comprises a number of important
monuments which are; The
Mosque of
Suleiman Pasha, The Alabaster Mosque, Joeh's
Walls, Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace & Provides a panoramic view of
Cairo from Moqattam hills), followed by lunch.
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One Pax |
50 |
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Two Pax |
60 |
4) Full day tour: Code
OPC 1.4
The Egyptian Museum And Giza Pyramids with lunch:
Start your full day
visiting the Egyptian museum of
antiquities. On display is a rare collection of
5000 years of art the largest most precious
collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over
250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including
an exhibit dedicated to the Tut- Ankh- Amon
collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it
was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years
before it was discovered in the 1920s when his
tomb was excavated. Visit the great pyramids -
Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the
most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look
at Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded
by the legendary lion body with the face of king
Chephren.
Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops
in this district are legendary for fine brassware,
copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques
etc. At the end of the day we will transfer you
back to your hotel.
5) Full day tour: Code OPC 1.5
The Citadel & Old Cairo:
We start by visiting
the Old part of Cairo, as Egypt was one of the
first countries to embrace Christianity. We visit
the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Berbara.
The hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum
which has a large collection of Coptic arts and
antiquities dating from
300-1000 B.C., We will also visit the old Jewish
Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Then visit followed by a visit to the Citadel
(it comprises a number of important monuments
which are; the Mosque of Soleiman Pasha,
the Alabaster Mosque, Joeh's Walls, Mohamed Ali
Pasha Palace & Provides a panoramic view of
Cairo from Moqattam mountain).
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One Pax |
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6) Full day tour: Code OPC 1.6
Islamic & Christian Cairo
Your tour of Islamic
Cairo begins with the 12th century Citadel of
Saladin. Within the walls of this medieval
fortress is Alabaster Mosque and the
Qasr El-Gawahara or Jewel Palace built by
Mohamed Ali, on a site which was once occupied by
Mameluke and Ottoman palaces. Next you visit the
Mosque of lbn Tulan, built in 876 AD, the
oldest original mosque in Cairo. Continue to
Christian Old Cairo, where the Romans constructed
the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of
the two towers of this fortress is the Church of
St. Mary or El-Moallaqah (meaning
overhanging or suspended) which is why the most
popular name for this church is the hanging
Church. Visit the Church of St. Sergius,
founded at the end of the 4th
century; it stands on a crypt that is said to have
sheltered the Holy Family during their flight to
Egypt. Your tour ends with a visit to the Coptic
Museum, containing the world's richest collection
of Coptic art and treasures.
7) Full day tour: Code OPC 1.7
Pyramids - Saqqara, Abu Sir & Dahshur
This tour is for
pyramid - lovers and archeology enthusiasts. First
visit the Abu Sir pyramids of principal
5th- dynasty pharaohs, Sahure,
Niuserre and Neferirkare. The vast Tomb
of Ptahshepses has been recently restored
and well worth the visit. Next visit the oldest of
all pyramids, the Step Pyramid and funeral complex
of the 3rd-dynasty pharaoh Djoser, dating
back to 2500 BC. Continue through the desert to
visit the Red and Bent pyramids at Dahshur,
dating back to the 4th-dynasty.
8)
Half day tour: Code OPC 1.8
Old Cairo:
We start by visiting
The Old part of Cairo,
as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace
Christianity. We visit
The Church of Abu-Sergah
and St. Barbara,
The Hanging Church,
and The Coptic Museum
which has a large collection of Coptic arts and
antiquities dating from 300-1000, and we will also
visit The Old Jewish
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Synagogue.
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9)
Sound and light show at Pyramids: Code OPC 1.9 |
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A dramatic fusion
light & music recounting the story of antiquity which takes one back to
events of ancient history, the show is presented of light languages: Arabic,
English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.
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First
Show |
Second
Show |
Third Show |
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Monday |
English |
French |
Spanish |
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Tuesday |
English |
Italian |
French |
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Wednesday |
English |
French |
German |
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Thursday |
Japanese |
English |
Arabic |
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Friday |
English |
French |
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Saturday |
English |
Spanish |
Italian |
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Sunday |
Russian |
French |
German |
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Summer Time |
8:30
P.M. |
9:30
P.M. |
10:30
P.M. |
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Winter
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6:30P.M. |
7:30
P.M. |
8:30
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10) Half day tour:
Code OPC 1.10
Sunset Or Sunrise Camel Ride
At early morning.
Take a horse/camel journey into the desert and
watch first light reveal the ancient Sphinx
and Pyramids (Includes 2-hour horse or
camel ride) An early morning trip for those who
appreciate the magnificent wonder of the Pyramids.
Take a horse/camel journey into the desert and
watch first light reveal the ancient Sphinx
and Pyramids
11) 2 Hours tour:
Code OPC 1.11
Sailing Trip on the Nile (at night):
Take a relaxing ride
down the Nile on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian
sailing boat, and see a different side of Cairo.
This 1-hour ride gives you plenty of time to
experience this unique mode of transport. Your
trip also includes all transfers.
12)
Half day tour: Code OPC 1.12
The Pharaonic village
Take a step back in
time; about three thousand years back, to be
exact. Just a few miles from the center of Cairo
is a time machine waiting to take you on a
fantastic journey to the days of the Pharaohs, a
time brought to life by an incredible group of
actors and actresses, faithful and exact
reproductions of buildings, clothing, and
lifestyles?
13)
Half day tour: Code OPC 1.13
Manial Place & Cairo Tower
Leave the hotel to
Manial Palace
(ex
Crown Prince Mohamed Ali's Oriental
Palace)
on
Rodah Island,
where a fine collection of Arab Art and Mosaics
can be admired.
Visit of the reception the rooms, the gardens, the
private museum, and the beautiful mosque. The
duration of the visit is around two hours. Then by
car to the Cairo Tower (height 600 ft.) on
Guezireh
Island to enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo.
14)
Over Day Tour: Code OPC 1.14
Tanis & the Suez Canal area
Driving the car to
San el Hagar
(Tanis)
the delta capital of Ramses II and than, Departure
from Cairo in the early morning. Via the
agricultural road passing by a small town called
Zagazig
and the site of
Bubastis
where the cat was worshiped in ancient times.
Visit the ruins of
Tanis,
and then proceed to
Ismailia
on the Suez Canal for lunch. Return to Cairo by
the desert road. N.B. prior to the visit of
Bubastis
and Tanis a special permission is to be obtained
from the Department of Antiquities in Cairo.
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One Pax |
150 |
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Two Pax |
160 |
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Cairo by night: Code OPC 1.15 |
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Your guide for
the evening will pick you up and transfer you to the Gezirah Tower in
downtown Cairo. You will take pleasure in a magnificent view of Cairo and
the Nile River from this tower. Then you continue on to visit
President Sadat's burial site. Later you will to the famous Khan El
Khalili Bazaar that dates back to 1382.
Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes,
leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops
is negotiable, be prepared to bargain for goods sold in this exciting maze
of shops!
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Cruise Dinner with show Code OPC 1.16 |
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A magnificent
excursion by boat over the Nile River bank with
spectacular views by night, with Belly-dance
shows, eastern music band and open Buffet Dinner.
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17) Full day tour:
Code OPC 1.17 |
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Pharaonic village and Khan El-Khalili
Visit
to the Village
(A beautiful trip including a show of Ancient
Egyptian daily work by people wearing Pharaonic
clothes).
Followed by a visit to
Khan El-Khalili bazaars
(a center displaying Eastern goods such as spices
perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass,
copperware, ceramics & mashrabia). Lunch follows.
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18)
Over day Tour to Alexandria Code OPC 1.18 |
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Greco-Roman Museum, the Roman theater & the
Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa
Transportation Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo (by air
conditioned bus) includes a visit to
Greco-Roman
Museum
(Filled by collection, which covers the period
from the 3rd Century BC to the 7th century AD Like
Mummies, Hellenistic statues, bust of Roman
Emperors, Tanagra figurines & early Christian
antiquities).
Follow by a visit to the
Roman
Theater
(A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators,
Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure
garden surrounded by Roman Villas & baths). Follow
by lunch.
Then a visit to the
Catacomb of
Kom El-Shoqafa
(Tombs on three levels, also contains The
Triclinium where relatives used to sit on stone
benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves
of bearded serpents.
Inside, there are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobec
& Anubis wearing Roman Armor), Then visit
the
Montazah
Garden
and Alexandria
Library.
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One Pax |
160 |
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Two Pax |
170 |
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19) Over day Tour: Oasis of Fayoum Code OPC 1.19 |
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It is a small
town in the South West of Cairo which has a rich
historical
background of ancient civilization. You will
visit:
Lake Qaroon: This covers an area of 200 Km2
and is ideal for fishing, duck shooting, rowing
and swimming. The duck flocks to it, escaping from
the cold European climate. Water-Wheels:
There are about 200 of them, which are used to
draw underground water and irrigate agricultural
lands. Ein Sellen, This small village has
beautiful scenarios, lush greenery, thermal water
and a new hotel. Archaeological sites the
Pyramid of Amenemhat III, one of the kings
of the 12th Dynasty that dates from the 19th
century BC about 14 km from Fayoum. The
Village of Ahoom III where the pyramid of
Senouseret II is situated, one of the kings of
12th dynasty.
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One Pax |
130 |
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Two Pax |
150 |
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20) Over day trip to Luxor by air: Code OPC 1.20
Transfer from Cairo to Luxor: not including the
domestic flight:
Transfer from Cairo to Luxor. Visit
The
West Bank;
Valley of The Kings, Queen Hatshepsut
Temple and The Colossi of Memnon. Visit The
East Bank, Luxor and Karnak Temples, return by
plane to Cairo.
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One Pax |
300 |
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Two Pax |
600 |
21) Half day tour: Code OPC 1.21
Islamic Tours (El Azhar University, the Islamic
Museum and Mosques)
By car to millenary Islamic
University of
El
Azhar,
then to the Islamic Museum where are
kept among other treasures an invaluable
collection of antique Mosque lamps. Tour continues
to
Ibn
Touloun
Mosque with the annexed
Anderson
Museum
of Islamic Art.
22) Half day tour: Code OPC 1.22
Gates & Houses of Fatimid Cairo(Islamic Cairo)
By the car to
Bab El Fetouh
& Bab El Nasr, two famous gates of the Fatimid
City,
Bab Zuweila
and
El Mouayad
Mosque.
Finally visit two of the most beautiful Medieval
Islamic houses at
Beit El Sheimi.
23) Over Day Tour: Code OPC 1.23
Beni Hassan (El MEnya)
Leave the hotel by private car to
Abu-Korkas
Cross the river Nile at Abu-Korkas by motor-lunch.
Donkey ride to the rock Tombs of
Beni-Hassan,
where interesting paintings of the old and middle
Kingdom are visited. Return to Minieh using the
same transportation.
24) Over Day Tour: Code OPC 1.24
Tell Amarna, Ashmounein and Touna El Gebel
Early morning leave by car from
your hotel to Tell Amarna. And take tractor to the
Rock Tombs of
Tell El Amarna,
once Queen Nefertari and King Akhenaton's Capital.
Visit the three main Tombs facing the valley.
(Including donkey ride or jeeps, the visit to
these Rock Tombs
From the East side cross again the Nile to the
West Bank and by car proceed to Touna El Gebel
where you should arrive at around noontime. A
lunch picnic basket will be served at a rest
house. The Temple of Petosiris, the Roman wheel,
Baboons and the Ibis Cemeteries, will then be
visited
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