6 Days Pyramids & Coptic Cairo in Depth
Tour Details
Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
Tour Location | Cairo / Giza / Zeitoun / Mostorad / El Matariya |
Tour Availability | Everyday |
Pickup & Drop Off | Cairo Airport |
Tour Type | Out Of the Ordinary Tour |
Best 6 Days Pyramids & Coptic Cairo in Depth for British Travelers
6 Days Pyramids & Coptic Cairo tour will be a spiritual trip filled with joy and grace. The excellent Egypt Tours Portal will offer the most excellent service of a professional Egyptologist tour guide, relaxing accommodations, and a private A/C Vehicle to all our British clients which are expected from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our English guests will experience the Coptic legacy in Cairo and visit a wide selection of the best Coptic sightseeing such as the Hanging Church, St Virgin Mary Church, Abu Serga Church, and Cathedral of St Mark in addition to the ancient awesome monasteries in Maadi, Mostorad and El Matariya. Explore the golden treasures of Cairo and book this amazing tour.
Tour Highlights
Cairo Attractions
- Giza Pyramids
- The Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Egyptian Museum
Cairo Churches - Part 1
- The Hanging Church
- St Virgin Mary Church
- The Church of St George
- The Church of St Sergius & Bacchus
Cairo Churches - Part 2
- The Church of the Virgin Mary in Zeitoun
- Virgin Mary Church Mostorod
- The Cathedral of St Mark
- The Church of St Barbara
Tour Inclusions
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
- Accommodation 5 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis.
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
- Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- All charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- International Airfare.
- Entry Visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Personal Expenses.
- Any Optional Tours.
Tour Itinerary
Day One: Arrival / Start Your Egypt Vacation
Arrive in Egypt then you will be met and greeted by our company representative who will offer you all the facilities to complete your travel formalities and luggage checks in the quickest way. After that, you will be driven to the 5* hotel in Cairo by a modern A/C vehicle to check-in.
Your first step in Cairo will be ideal when it will be along the breathtaking Nile River so we have decided to make your start in Cairo more exceptional by offering you a wonderful dinner cruise on a highly recommended Nile ship with the most beautiful Tannura and whirling dervishes shows.
You'll get back to your hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Two: Trip to Pyramids and Museum
After a good sort of breakfast, you will be escorted by a personal tour guide to start your Egypt trip package by visiting:
The complex of Giza Pyramids is the most outstanding archeological project ever built in Ancient Egypt. This awesome location consists of three significant pyramids of more than 4000 years which were the final resting place for the powerful kings of the 4th dynasty. The most eminent highlight in the Complex is the timeless Khufu Pyramid.
On the golden lands of Giza is the heavenly and mythical pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) which was the tallest structure on earth since its creation in 2570 BC for over 3800 years at a height of 138.5 meters (454.4 ft) and a total weight of 6 million tons. The pyramid is known to face the four cardinal points of the compass. It has a number of incredible chambers which include the magical King's chamber
The wonderfully Sphinx is the most glorious statue in history which acts as the grand fortress of the Giza Pyramid Complex. Massive blocks of stones and an unfamiliar design are the prominent features of this majestic monument. The sculpture had taken the shape of a lion's body and Pharaoh's Khafre's head as most historians expected.
The valley temple is the homeland of the dead which had received the dead kings of the 4th dynasty and witnessed the mummification process which is known as the opening of the mouth ceremony of their bodies and their preparation to enter the afterlife world, and the site was thought it was ordered by Khafre.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :
The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show.
There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant then head to visit:
The Egyptian museum is one of Cairo's best monumental attractions which involves the rarest example of ancient Egyptian ruins and treasures in addition to the royal collection and the golden masks, and much more of the immortal antiquities.
You will return to your hotel to spend the night.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Three: Trip to Maadi Church & Coptic Cairo
In the morning, you will be accompanied by your Egyptologist to visit the tip-top Coptic monuments in Cairo including:
The church of St Virgin Mary or "Maadi Church" is the finest Coptic site which refers to the pretty Virgin Mary. The church was the first resident of the Holy Family in Egypt before they had set up their adventure to Upper Egypt so the site is holy and its structure is unique.
An Egyptian lunch will be served at a very good restaurant then move to visit:
The Hanging Church is one of the first Coptic churches ever built in Ancient Egypt. It's completely created in the 9th century. The most popular thing about the Hanging Church is that it was constructed hanging over the walls of the Roman Babylon Fortress.
The Church of St George is a Greek Orthodox church of the best of Old Cairo monuments that were built in the 10th century at the top of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. The church is connected to the Monastery of St George and the internal walls are ornamented by the ancient impressive artworks that portray the quest of St George to defend the Christian faith.
The breathtaking Church of St Sergius had been established in the 5th century and some other historians thought it dates back to the 8th century. The site had taken is a name to commemorate two soldiers of the Roman army who decided to sacrifice their lives for their Christian faith and the church was one of the points that were passed by the Holy Family.
It's one of Old Cairo's best religious attractions which is devoted to Saint Mina. The ancient building dates back to the 6th century but it was completely disappeared. The process of the reconstruction of the current church dates back to the 12th century.
We will drive you back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Four: Trip to El Matariya and Zeitoun Church
Have breakfast then you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide and transfer you to El Matariya (Ancient Heliopolis) to visit:
The tree of the Virgin Mary is an ancient sycamore tree which was the shelter of the Holy Family during their journey in Egypt. This scared tree was a pilgrimage destination for many centuries. At the same place, the child Jesus created a water spring from which the Virgin Mary bathed Jesus and the balsam plant grew.
The site is one of the destinations where the Holy Family settled during their stay in Egypt. The church was built by the Italian architect Leomengelli and its structure affected by the Italian art, and the walls of the church were decorated by the carvings of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.
Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant.
We will drive you back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Five: Visit Mostorod and St Barbara Church
After having breakfast you will be taken by a modern air-conditioned car with your private guide to visit:
It's a magical spiritual attraction and it's one of the best holy locations in Egypt where it is known as 'Al-Mahamma' which means 'the Bathing Place', as the Virgin Mary is known to have bathed the Christ Child and washed his clothes.
It's located in the Old Cairo district and it was greatly established in the 5th century. The site is dedicated to St Cyrus and John and when the remnants of St Barbara were brought to the site, a separate sanctuary was created. The church is famous for its finest basilica style of decoration and structure.
It's the oldest Orthodox Cathedral in Africa and it's the seat of the Pope of Alexandria. It was once the largest cathedral in Africa and the Middle East. The site is full of wonderful icons and fine mosaics that decorated the sides.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
We will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo to spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Six: Final Departure & Fly Home
Check out then we will drive you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure and end your trip vacation in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
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What to Pack
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Hat.
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Camera.
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Umbrella.
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Medication.
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Comfortable Shoes.
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Sunblock & Sunglasses.
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Warm clothes in winter.
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Cotton clothes in summer.
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Valid Passport for 6 months.
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Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Egypt.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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Everyone will learn about the incredible facts of the history and culture of the divine capital city of Cairo.
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Our English clients will uncover the extraordinary eminence behind the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Sphinx, the Hanging Church, the St Virgin Mary Church, Abu Serga Church, the Cathedral of St Mark, and more.
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All our British guests will be completely delighted with our metaphysical services delivered on this holy tour.
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Everyone will shed light on the greatest masterpieces of majestic art and immortal architecture that stood the test of time.
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Everyone moment spent in Cairo will be loaded with thrill and wonder.
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