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Magnificent Cairo from Makadi Bay trip: Pyramids of Giza-Saladin Citadel-Khan El Khalili

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Duration

Full Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Magnificent Cairo from Makadi Bay trip: Pyramids of Giza-Saladin Citadel-Khan El Khalili, one of our special Makadi Bay trips to discover the famous Egyptian capital.

Enjoy a magnificent trip from Makadi Bay to Cairo and have fun with the historical sites and have great photos.

Magnificent Cairo from Makadi Bay trip: Pyramids of Giza-Saladin Citadel-Khan El Khalili

Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza and Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, with a private guide in a relaxing atmosphere, enjoy the beautiful view from the plateau of the Saladin citadel over Cairo city, and Valley Temple and be enchanted by the oriental flair of the Khan el Khalili Cairo bazaar.

Have a historical trip in Cairo with Sempre Travel Egypt and enjoy the trip from Makadi Bay to Cairo.

Price per Person:

1 Person: 263.50€
from 2 People: 168.64€
from 3 People: 137.02€
from 4 People: 118.58€
from 5 People: 108.04€
from 6 People: 102.77€

Highlights

  • Sightseeing: The best Cairo sights with private tour guide
  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Valley temple Giza
  • Saladin Citadel
  • Khan el Khalili Cairo

Itinerary

Tour Program

Already with the pick-up from your Makadi Bay Hotel, you will notice the difference to mass tourism. Enjoy the relaxing ride in an air-conditioned vehicle alone or with a small group of up to 7 people. The world metropolis Cairo awaits you with the first stop of our tour:

Pyramids of Giza – Giza Plateau

The Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, is a landmark of Egypt capital. After your arrival, you will be welcomed by an Egyptologist who will be awaiting you. The world-famous 3 Pyramids of Giza are located on the outskirts of Cairo on the Giza Plateau. Standing at the foot of the Pyramids you will ask yourself: How did the Egyptians manage to create this masterpiece over 4000 years ago without mechanical help? For questions like that our Egyptologist is by your side during this tour.

Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza: After taking a walk around the 3 Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos for a while, our Egyptologist leads you to the Great Sphinx of Giza. The impressive lion statue with the head of a human is the guardian of the Giza Necropolis. From the Great Sphinx of Giza, you can see our next destination, the Valley Temple Giza.

Valley Temple Giza

Valley Temple Giza, located at the foot of the Chephren Pyramid, is an ancient Egyptian temple and Sphinx Temple. The pillars of the unfinished Valley Temple Giza are only 10 meters away from the Great Sphinx of Giza. From there, we make our way to the most beautiful hill in Cairo, the Mokattam Plateau, with the Saladin Citadel.

Saladin Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster Mosque)

The famous Saladin Citadel is one of the best-preserved fortresses. Built on a hill on the Mokattam Plateau, you have an overview of a large part of Cairo City. Sometimes you can even spot the Pyramids of Giza in the distance. Below the fortress are the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, parts of the Islamic area Cairo.

Muhammad Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque)

In 1824, a large explosion in the ammunition dump destroyed parts of the citadel. Muhammad Ali decided to build a large mosque in this area of the citadel. His son Said Pasha completed the construction in 1857.

Close to the Saladin Citadel is something that nobody in the metropolis of Cairo would suspect, the Al Azhar Park, the “Green Lung” of Cairo. Residents of Cairo visit the park at the weekend to escape the hustle and bustle of Cairo city.

After enjoying the beautiful view over Cairo, we leave the Mokkatam Plateau for a lunch break in a traditional restaurant. From here, we continue our Cairo Tours and visit the biggest oriental bazaar.

Khan el Khalili Cairo

In the Islamic area Cairo, part of Cairo old city, is one of the oldest and biggest markets in Africa which is Khan el Khalili Cairo. With this large market (Souq), you visit an oriental market from the 14th century. The Bazaar was built on a former mausoleum site as a caravanserai (Arabic = Khan) and trading center. Its name consists of the name and place of origin of its founder: Emir Jarkas Al Khalili. These days Khan el Khalili Cairo is entered through a gate, the only one from the former three entrances.

The market has a turbulent past. In the 15th century, the market became famous as a huge trading center for valuable stones and served as a place for the slave trade.

The Khan el Khalili Cairo is the perfect place to find a few souvenirs from the wide range of fragrances, oils, teas, and oriental handicrafts. After a stroll through the alleys of the Khan el Khalili Cairo, we make our way back to your accommodation in Makadi Bay.

Everything about the excursion:

TOUR TYPE: Culture / City Tour 

TOUR LENGTH: Full Day    

PICK-UP POINT: Your accommodation in Makadi Bay     

PICK-UP TIME: around 05:00 a.m.    

RETURN: Your accommodation in Makadi Bay    

General information:      

Travel Guide:  

All our guides are experienced Egyptologists with at least 5 years of experience.    

Vehicles:  

All our vehicles are modern equipment and have air-condition. 

Payment:   

To secure the booking, a 25 % deposit of the travel price is due, this can be done online by credit card, Visa and Master or bank transfer.      

The remaining amount of 75 % must be paid before the start of the excursion on the day of travel and can be paid with credit card or cash.      

The booking of your trip is considered complete and confirmed by your tour operator, as soon as we have received the 25 % deposit.      

Children's prices:   

Children from 0 – 2 years free of charge (except for flight excursions)      

Children from 3 to 11 years of age receive a 50 % discount      

Children from 12 years old are considered an adult   

Included/Excluded

  • Transfer from and to your accommodation
  • All transfers with modern air-conditioned vehicles
  • All sights mentioned in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees for visits according to the itinerary
  • Professional Egyptologist during the privately guided tour
  • Mineral water and soft drinks during the tour
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Assistance from travel agents with pick-up and return
  • Personal Expenses during the tour

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What do I have to bring with me?

Sun and wind protection
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Comfortable Shoes
Jacket in the wintertime
Light cotton clothing in the summertime
Passport valid for 6 months

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