Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour allow you to walk through El Muizz Street which still displays the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments in the whole world, meander among Khan El-Khalili streets, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars, Explore Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, the area is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls, enjoy the fabulous Egyptian heritage in a very special area in the heart of Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours.

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit Old Cairo which sacred to three major religions, Islam, Christianity and Judaism, explore the history of the three religious tin this area , scout Salah El Din Citadel, The citadel of Salah El Din is the seat of government and major Headquarters of Salah El Din, medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din to protect them from Crusaders, Saladin set out to build a wall surround both Cairo and Fustat. Built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hill, The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salah el din El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill.

Visit Hanging Church which built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible. It was dedicated to The Virgin Mary and St. Dimiana and considered one of the most charming churches in the Middle East. It dates back to the end of the 3rd Century A.D.

Visit Abu Serga Church which in known as The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, who were two well-known soldiers-saints martyred in Syria during the era of Emperor Maximian defending the Christian faith. Abu Serga church is considered the oldest Coptic Church in Cairo, dating back to the 4th century, and it was probably finished during the 5th century. This church was built over the site, where the Holy Family stayed during their escape from King Herod to Egypt. Abu Serga Church has a significant historical importance where several patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected and the first Patriarch to be elected in this church was Patriarch Isaac.

Coptic Cairo Tour allows you to visit Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, it was originally named El-Shamieen Church, but the Orthodox Church decided to sell it to the Jewish community, situated behind the "hanging church". Ben Ezra Synagogue has a high importance for the Egyptian Jews and it has a special history. The Ben Ezra Synagogue was originally a Christian church that the Copts had to sell, to the Jews, in 882A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time, and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, bought the church for the sum of 20,000 dinars.

Finally you will walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. You will have the opportunity to buy Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for family, friends or even as a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items. Go shopping and discover your haggling skills while enjoying the spectacular sights of this fabulous street and wander at the marvelous and ancient buildings. Finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, he will escort you to an awesome tour to the Citadel of Salah El Din, beguile your eyes while watching Mohamed Ali Mosque, with its alabaster walls, Learn more how it was used to defend Cairo and it was the center of Salah El Din's government, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Then go on an exciting trip to The Old Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and The Church of Abu Serga, Proceed to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to Islamic and Coptic Cairo as mentioned above
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide to the sites mentioned above
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour

Enjoy the incredible adventure Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour to see the huge Three Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and the Valley Temple and take a lot of pictures in the Panorama area to be unforgettable memory with your family, friends or with your lover. As well as Cairo Tours offers you a short visit to the Egyptian Museum to see the magnificent history of Pharones to know more about the Old Civilization.

Start your tour with Pyramids of Giza, which one of the seven wonder of the worlds, also were constructed on one of the rockiest plateaus on the banks of the Nile in Northern Egypt, served as the necropolis for the royalty of the old kingdom, the pyramid structure represents the evolution for tomb design, built to endure eternity for another life, Giza plateau are funerary structures of three kings of the fourth dynasty, Comprised of pyramids, tombs complexes and workers' quarters, and the solar boat museum, the great sphinx.

Scout around Cheops Pyramid which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and stands from 4000 years; it contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. Herodotus said that this pyramid was built by more than 100,000 workers and it took about thirty years to be finished, but the other story says that they were farmers who built it instead of farming due to the Nile River flooding; therefore they concentrate their efforts in building this pyramid. Move to explore Chephren Pyramid which is considered to be the second largest pyramid, although this pyramid is smaller than the Pyramid of Cheops but its top gives an illusion of being higher than the Pyramid of Cheops, because of its smooth limestone cap. Get the chance and explore Mykerinus Pyramid which is the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meters

Get excited with Giza Pyramids Tour and explore Sphinx which is a truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. With a body of and a head of a king or god, Sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom, the statue consists of about 2,000 limestone blocks and although the date of its constructions is uncertain, the head of the Sphinx is believed to be that of the Pharaoh Khafre. Get to know more about the Egyptian history and explore the gleaming finds of the Valley Temple in Giza which is considered the oldest stone buildings in Egypt, is located in front of Khafre Pyramid beside the Sphinx, it is characterized by magnificent of engineering, and its distinctive architectural style, it was the main entrance of the complex of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal. Entertain your soul and eyes by watching the beautiful designing of the Valley Temple, as it has a charming designing and there’s a floor that was made of Alabaster and it contains about 23 statues of Chepren but unfortunately just one statue of these statues that has survived, there were also a lot of chambers and some of them were built for the mummification of the king’s body and some for gods. There’s also a Hieroglyphic engraves that tell about the history of this temple.

Choose Egyptian Museum Tour and explore the museum which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures as the Museum contains more than 120.000 masterpieces. The Egyptian Museum holds an incredibly amazing exhibit, which shed light on the Ancient Egyptian glamorous monuments such as, sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery and of course the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, as well as they discovered The Death Mask of the boy king in its tomb, and they found out that it was made of solid and pure gold, as it was considered as the most amazing object that has ever made. The Museum holds huge two floors, the first one includes the fabulous statues that belong to Ramses II and many Ancient Egyptian rulers, moreover the beautiful ancient make ups, coins, weapons, irrigation tools and military vehicles which were made by Ahmus. Furthermore the great second floor includes many mysterious rooms, such as the room of the animals mummification that has a lot of mummified animals, as well as the marvelous Tutankhamun’s treasure with its brilliant gold. The room holds many objects such as, the crown, death mast and more, there is also the mummies room which includes a lot of Ancient king’s mummies like Amenhotep III, and you will find many other artifacts and antiques such as the large four gilded boxes which fit inside each other, thrones, a beautiful royal toilet seat, an ancient trumpet, as well as the gold funerary mask and sarcophagus.

Try Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

For more info about Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242