Already with the pick-up from your hotel in El Gouna, 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 waiting for 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.
Mohammed Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque)
In 1824, a large explosion in the ammunition dump destroyed parts of the citadel.
Muhammed 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
El Gouna.