Escapada de 4 días a La Ciudad de El Cairo

Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries.

The Cheops Pyramid 

is more interesting, because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx Great of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Drive back to the hotel & overnight at the hotel in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building, designed in the new classical style, was constructed in 1900 by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibits collections that now exceed 120,000 objects, ranging from the prehistoric era to the Greco-Roman period. It has 107 halls, with the ground floor housing huge statues. The upper floor displays small statues, jewels, Tutankhamun's treasures, and mummies. The museum also comprises a photography section and a large library. A hall for the Royal Mummies was opened at the museum, housing eleven kings and queens.

Lunch will be served at an oriental, Chinese, or Thai restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Citadel, which features the towering Mosque of Muhammad Ali. One of Cairo's most popular tourist attractions, the Citadel houses several museums, ancient mosques, and other sites. Located on a spur of limestone detached from the Moqattam Hills by quarrying, the Citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare. It also serves as a highly visible landmark on Cairo's eastern skyline. Particularly when viewed from the back side (from the north), the Citadel reveals a very medieval character.

The area where the Citadel is located began its life not as a great military base, but as the "Dome of the Wind," a pavilion created in 810 by Hatim Ibn Hartama, who was then governor. This area was known for its cool breeze, and the early governors used the pavilion for its view of Cairo. Between 1176 and 1183, Salah ad-Din (Saladin) fortified the area to protect it from Crusader attacks. Since then, the Citadel has always had a military garrison and has served as both a fortress and a royal city.

After visiting the Citadel, a short drive will take you to the Khan El Khalili bazaars, one of the most famous bazaars worldwide, known for its narrow alleyways. Visitors can discover small restaurants and workaday cafes where Egyptians and non-Egyptians gather to smoke water pipes and enjoy traditional Egyptian drinks. A few years ago, Naguib Mahfouz himself would come to sit beneath the huge, aging mirrors of a café in this area. The bazaars are a favorite stop for tourists, offering a fun experience with bargaining for souvenirs. You can find jewelers, items made from copper, parquetry boxes, semi-precious stones, rugs, blown-glass dishes, and more.

After the visit to the bazaars, you will drive back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast in the hotel, and check out Transfer to Cairo airport for your final flight back home.