5 Days Adventure in Cairo and the Red Sea

After breakfast at the hotel's buffet, your certified tour guide will be ready to meet you and start your private tours in Cairo, including a visit to the area of the Giza Pyramids. This Giza Pyramids Tour is going to trigger your desire to learn more about ancient Egyptian history, with your guide answering all your questions while standing beside you next to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, 146 meters high, built during the fourth dynasty of the old kingdom.

King Cheops (Khufu) was the son of Snefru, who had four impressive pyramids, and the father of Chephren, who built the middle pyramid in Giza. Chephren's pyramid still has its outer casing at the top. Cheops was also the grandfather of Mycerinus, whose pyramid, while a lot smaller, is just as impressive. You can see all three Pyramids from the plateau, especially if you opt for a camel ride to admire the grandeur of this ancient land.

Later, make a stop at the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where he was supposed to have been prepared for his mummy in his afterlife. 

You will also see the Sphinx, a statue symbolizing the power of intelligence in its man-headed lion form.

Your next stop will be the necropolis of Saqqara, 200 years older than the Giza Necropolis. You will then go to the Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser of the third dynasty and the Pyramid of King Teti of the sixth dynasty, preceding the first intermediate period. You will then see some fine old Egyptian art inside one of the nobles' tombs, like that of Kagemni, the vizier of Justice and son-in-law of King Teti.

Take time to review your delicious breakfast at the hotel, then let your tour guide take you through a fantastic Cairo city tour, starting with the Islamic Cairo trips to the Cairo Citadel.

You will visit the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Sultan Saladin in the 12th century to guard Cairo. Saladin recruited mercenaries for the Egyptian army. Mercenaries later took over power and ruled the country till Mohamed Ali Basha removed them in the Citadel Massacre.

The alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali is inside the citadel. You get an excellent view of the Giza Pyramids from there when the visibility is good.

Next, head towards Old Cairo for the Coptic Cairo tour. You will visit the oldest churches where the holy family stayed during their escape from King Herod. You will visit the Church of Abu Serga and the Hanging Church, built over the ancient Roman fortress city of Babylon. Finally, stop at the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in the Middle East.

Enjoy your fine lunch, and thereafter, visit Khan El Khalili, a very famous traditional market, one of a kind, in old Islamic Al Hussein. Take note of the trams of old mosques dating back to the 9th century and the mausoleums of Prophet Mohamed's companions and family members. Wander along the narrow alleys of Cairo, refreshing with tea-mint drink, and then take the night at your hotel.

Today, we are going to Ain Sokhna at the Red Sea after leaving the hotel. It will take us 90 minutes to reach the resort. You can relax at the beach or swim in the pool. Lunch will be served at 3:00 PM, followed by dinner before the night show. 

Enjoy your meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Check out from your hotel after breakfast and head straight to the adventure. We will drive to the famous resort Porto Sokhna, approximately 30 minutes away. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a fancy restaurant with a view of the Red Sea and the mountains. Explore the mall and capture amazing photos by the seaside. Then, return to Cairo in your vehicle and inform the driver where you would like to be dropped off.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

We trust you had a pleasant short vacation.