Cairo & Pyramids: 4 Nights From Ankara With Ajet

Meeting at the AJet counter in the International Departures terminal of Ankara Esenboğa Airport 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Cairo on AJet flight VF 599 at 10:40. Upon arrival at 12:55 local time, we will explore the main areas of this magical city, where the Nile comes to life, with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport: the Monumental Tomb of Sadat, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Baron Palace, Tahrir Square, and the city center along the Nile are just a few of the places we will see. After the tour, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. (Lunch is Excluded from the Tour Price) Following this, we will head to the Valley of Saqqara, the burial site of those who lived in Memphis, Egypt's oldest capital. After approximately a half-hour journey, we will see the statues of the pharaohs, ancient temples, and palace ruins. We will then visit the Zoser Pyramid, known as the first and largest stone structure built from stone blocks in Egyptian history, dating back to the 27th century BC and belonging to Pharaoh Zoser of the 3rd Dynasty. After this visit, you will have free time. Later, we will transfer to our hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional tour of the Magnificent Pyramids & Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum with lunch included. (Adult -150 USD) During our tour, we will see the stunning pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the Great Sphinx of Giza, followed by a photo break. After the tour, we will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum ever built for a single civilization, located near the Giza pyramids. (Entrance fee included) We will explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses over 100,000 artifacts covering all periods of Ancient Egyptian history, before concluding our tour. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, we will transfer back to the hotel. In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional dinner cruise on the Magnificent Nile. (Adult -75 USD) We will enjoy dinner from a rich menu while taking in the beautiful views of the city along the Nile River, illuminated by night lights. We highly recommend not missing this tour. After the tour, we will transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, our guests have the option to join an extra tour of Magnificent Old Cairo and the Museum of Civilization, organized by our guide. (Adult -130 USD) Cairo, one of the centers of the three major religions, is home to the world's oldest Islamic, Jewish, and Christian places of worship. In this enjoyable tour, we will focus on the history of these three religions as well as the cultural features of Egypt. Some of the highlights include the Mosque and Citadel of Muhammad Ali Pasha (entrance fee included), the Amr ibn al-As Mosque, the first Islamic structure in Egypt, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, where it is believed that baby Moses spent his childhood and which later became a place of worship, the Hanging Church, considered one of the most important places of worship in Christianity, the Church of Abu Serga, the oldest Christian place of worship in Egypt where Jesus is believed to have stayed during his journey to Palestine, and the St. George Church, one of the oldest and most significant in Egypt.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional Excursion to Alexandria with Lunch (Adult - 150 USD). Departing from our hotel, we will embark on a journey of approximately three hours to arrive in Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean and Egypt's second-largest city. Known for its rich cosmopolitan structure and as a meeting point of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultures, Alexandria has become a center of attraction. During our city tour, we will visit the Qaitbay Castle, Montazah Royal Palace, Alexandria Stadium, Corniche Area, Pompey's Pillar, Greco-Roman Museum, Royal Jewelry Museum, National Ocean and Fisheries Museum, Alexandria Library, Attarine Mosque, and the Amphitheater. After the tour, we will enjoy lunch at a local fish restaurant. Following the free time provided, we will transfer back to our hotel in Cairo. Overnight at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the airport at a time determined by our guide. Following luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Ankara Esenboğa Airport on AJet flight VF 600 at 19:40. We will arrive at Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 21:40 local time, marking the end of our tour.