Egypt Short Breaks

 Stressed and want to rest? We offer many stress-free tours away from your hectic days! With our Egypt Short Breaks, we will take you on some breathtaking trips to have a break.

 Flying Carpet Tours offers Short Breaks in Cairo and Cairo Short Breaks; where you will get the chance to enjoy our Great Pyramids Tour. The Great Pyramids of Egypt or The Seven Wonders of the ancient world: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Besides the breathtaking view of the Sphinx, which is a body and a head of a king or god that symbolize strength and wisdom. Additionally, you will be entertained to attend our one-hour Sound and Light Show which is a great show that will take you back to the time of Ancient Egypt where the kings narrate their aesthetic pharaonic stories along with the Pyramids and the Sphinx being illuminated in multi-colored lasers and visual projections. Don`t miss our Camel Riding or Horse Riding at Giza Pyramids, we promise you an amazing and unique experience like no other! You will feast your eyes with the gorgeous Egyptian Museum and its artifacts and learn about the mummification in Ancient Egypt. Moreover, the museum contains many tombs filled with amazing statues and paintings of Egyptian Gods that would help the mummy in the afterlife, protect them against tomb robbers, and pay homage to their religious symbols. They also contain messages and magic spells to ward off evil and furniture to use in the afterlife as they thought. 

 If you are an architecture-lover, don`t worry! We got you covered! Citadel of Salah El-Dein, an Egyptian old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, which highlights the medieval warfare, as it shows many fabulous monuments and weapons. It was also used as a major headquarter for the King Salah El Din and his government in Egypt. Also, you will be amused by the beautiful designing of Mohammed Ali Mosque or the Great Alabaster Mosque, as it has a square shape and every side of it is 41m. It also contains a central dome in its roof that stands on four huge arches and supported by huge piers. People from all over the world have been fond of its charming decoration that is mainly Ottoman and Islamic. Old Cairo is also considered by many archaeologists as one of the oldest stunning places in Egypt. With our Old Cairo tours, you will feast your eyes by visiting the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Moreover, you will attend a Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri, one of the most spectacular shows that you shouldn`t miss!

 Here`s to the sea-lovers! Our Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Short Breaks will definitely be the best! As Sharm El Sheikh is characterized by the moderate, warm and dry weather, beside it is one of the Red Sea's most cosmopolitan resorts. It also is suitable for the multi-aged groups who love the nature, as they will enjoy its sun, sea and get excited with the beauty of Sinai desert, explore the striking mountains and camel riding across the desert. Explore the mysteries nature of the underwater world; immerse yourself in many amazing excursions such as snorkeling and diving in the white crystal clear water of the Red Sea. You can also enjoy going on safari trips through the spectacular mountains of Sharm El Sheikh and try our gorgeous Bedouin Barbecue, experience the taste of relish Bedouin food. If you are a shopaholic, Naama Bay and Soho Square are the best! 

 If you are looking for a more antiqued and pharaonic place, our Cairo and Luxor Short Breaks is the best! Have you ever heard of Luxor`s origin? Well, Luxor was once known as "Thebes" during the New Kingdom, but ancient Egyptians were calling it “t-apt”, which means “the shrine”, as it was the most important religious Pharaonic capital, then the Arabian travelers called it Al-Oksour, which means “site of the palaces”, and then it slowly became Luxor. It`s where you will feast your eyes by the Ancient history that`s clear everywhere: tombs, temples, museums, walls and pyramids!  Enjoy the fabulous Karnak Temple in Luxor with the huge Pillar where the sun`s light is focused upon it to create a mesmerizing sight. Beguile your eyes with the Temple of Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary which lies on the Nile`s West Bank. Don`t miss the Valley of the Kings, which is considered as one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. People from all over the world are infatuated by the fabulous Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak; where pharaohs narrate their stories in a poetic and aesthetic way while the music is playing in the background. Passing through the gates of Luxor, you will be astonished by the glory of the two huge statues; known as Colossi of Memnon. Know more about the mummification in Ancient Egypt by visiting the Mummification Museum. It also displays lifestyle of the Pharaonic kings and how they cared about the afterlife. 

 You can enjoy the ancient Egyptian history along with the striking sight of the Mediterranean Sea with our Short Breaks to Cairo and Alexandria. Get a thrill out of Alexandria`s best spots; known for its ancient Egyptian roots starting from the Classical Period to the Roman times. You will discover Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and Citadel of Qaitbay which belongs to the 15th century, proceeding to the fabulous library of Alexandria: a striking piece of modern design that stands in contrast to the ancient architecture in Egypt. It was dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and arts in Greek mythology. Besides unleashing your soul and feasting your eyes by visiting Montazah Palace; a huge complex that includes about five beaches where you can enjoy numerous activities, such as diving, swimming, snorkeling, water-skiing and exploring the whole charming complex. Get back in time with the Roman Amphitheater: a fabulous open air museum that is located at the Amphitheater area and the first underwater-antiques museum. 

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