Luxor Tours

Get ready to explore the astonishing landmarks located in Luxor through unforgettable Luxor Tours. The modern city of Luxor is located on the site of Ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power during the New Kingdom so it contains unbelievable amount of preservations that have survived along the years such as Karank and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Moreover Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to visit the neighbor attractions such as Edfu Temple, Abydos Temple, Dendera Temple and more with Luxor Tours.

Visit two of the world’s most famous temples through our Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Experience the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians visiting Karnak Temple with Luxor Excursions. The complex of Karnak contains a collection of six temples; construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago, the site was considered the main cult center in the old city and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Walk through Luxor Temple, constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival; an ancient Egyptian celebration that was organizing annually and known as the southern shrine.

Moreover, with our Luxor Tours Egypt you can try our exciting Karnak Sound and Light Show, while seating in front of the shores of the Sacred Lake, experience watching the illuminating Karnak Temple at night with a multimedia performance that will take you in a journey back in time to explore everything about the Karnak Temple and the lifestyle of the ancient Egyptian. A Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor is an incredible way to see the “world’s largest open air museum with the balloon will carry over Luxor’s ruins and temples in the beautiful morning light. Start your tour and enjoy amazing view for Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, colossi of Memnon. With Tours in Luxor you will try this unforgettable experience of flying over the West bank of Luxor.

Experience our Trips from Luxor and visit the great city of Cairo and discover the great sightseeing in the city with our Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane. We also offer Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Tours to discover the glory of the amazing temples. Get excited with a lovely amazing Nile view while exploring the most important sightseeing located between Luxor and Aswan with our Luxor Nile Cruise. Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to enjoy cruising one of the most famous rivers in the world and discover the ancient Egyptian history while visiting the charming attractions between Luxor and Aswan.

Luxor Tour allow you to visit our great historical places with our Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples, it is the most preserved temples in Egypt, and between the glory of Abydos where the Ancient Egyptians were thinking that the Lord of the Underworld was buried at Abydos Temple, it was constructed by The King Seti, and King Ramses II completed the Temple, it is famous as well with the name of Seti Temple. Next to Abydos is Dendera Temple ( Hathor Temple), Hathor was a goddess in the ancient Egyptian pantheon the God of joy and love, the temple of Hathor is the largest building in the religious complex

Also you can go to Aswan and Abu Simbel Tours from Luxor and experience visiting the beautiful city of Aswan and the main attraction place the Philae Temple which is dedicated to goddess of motherhood isis, you will gain the experience of riding Felucca in the Nile and scout around Elephantine island and visiting the amazing historical Temple of abu simbel which contains two temples one the temple of queen Nefertari and the other temple of Ramses II.

Try East and West bank Tours in Luxor

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to flourishing tour to visit Karnak Temple, the greatest and the largest religious building that ever made in the history, Karnak is a city of temples built over 2,000 years, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, proceed to The Temple of Luxor, which was built by Amunhotep III at the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, After that beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, (Visit 03 Tombs only) the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, as there are many kings buried in this valley, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally Flying Carpet TOurs guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Explore Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor

Day 01: Luxor / El Minya Day Tour
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, and you’ll be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to El Minya City, explore the city’s sites in addition to the great plain which contains prominent ruins of palaces and tombs. The great plain was the place where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya and then Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel in El Minya, Overnight in El Minya.

Day 02: El Minya Day Tour / Luxor
Taste the flavor of your breakfast in hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you by a private A/C vehicle to explore Beni Hassan which was built in the middle kingdom between 2055 until 1650 BC, almost in the 12th dynasty, Beguile your eyes between Baqet Tomb (ruled the province of Menat – Khufu in the 11th Dynasty) and Khety Tomb (the son of Baqet). Unleash you inner visiting Khnumhotep Tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor in the 12th dynasty), and then proceed to discover Northern Tombs, Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in El Minya, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

For more info about Luxor Tours:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
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Tel.: +201099906242

St Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo

Travelling from Cairo to St. Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain is one of the best things you can do from Cairo. Experience St Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo and get the chance to climb the holy mountain where Moses has received the Ten Commandments from God and then visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the oldest monasteries all over the world.

Start your tour by visiting St. Catherine Monastery and climbing Moses Mountain. Entertain your eyes and watch the sunrise at the top of the sacred mountain where Moses has received the Ten Commandments from God with St Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo and then visit St. Catherine Monastery which is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries all over the world, built according to the order of the Emperor Justinian between 548 and 565 AD and dedicated to St. Catherine. The Monastery of St. Catherine nowadays is an important landmark of Sinai that has amazing multicultural arts, Russian and Greek icons, marbles, Arab mosaics, large illuminated manuscript and oil painting, scout to The Monastery's Library consists of the largest and most important of its type in the world, the library contains a rich collection of 4,500 manuscripts, mainly Greek, but also Arabic, Coptic, Syriac, Slavonic and others. In addition to the manuscripts, the Library contains a considerable number of printed books. About 5,000 of these are old editions, some of which date from the earlier days of the art of printing. Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of St Catherine Monastery.

Live the adventure, climb the sacred Moses Mountain which is referred as the holy mountain (El Tur) where Moses received The Ten Commandments from God, the climb is certainly worth the effort. Then you will climb down to visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries all over the world, built according to the order of the Emperor Justinian between 548 and 565 AD and dedicated to St. Catherine. The Monastery of St. Catherine nowadays is an important landmark of Sinai that has amazing multicultural arts, Russian and Greek icons, marbles, Arab mosaics, large illuminated manuscript and oil paintings. The Monastery was named after St. Catherine (the daughter of Kistery) who was tortured to death by her father because of her succeeds in converting 50 of his followers to Christianity in 307 AD.

Scout around the gleaming finds of this monastery with our St Catherine Monastery Trip from Cairo while staring at Burning bush, keen to see the room of skulls, moreover be astonishment with the rich history indeed. The earliest description refers to the Monastery of the Holy Virgin, for the revelation of God at the Burning Bush was seen as a type of the Virgin Mary and the Incarnation. The monastery is also especially dedicated to the holy prophets Moses and Elias, who both came to this mountain, and who both spoke with Christ at the Transfiguration. More recently, it has been known as Saint Catherine’s Monastery. This remains its name today, though the monastery has not lost its earlier dedications. The monastery has been honoured by rulers throughout its history. These include the Empress Helena, the Emperor Justinian, Mohammed the Founder of Islam, Sultan Selim I, the Empress Catherine of Russia, and Napoleon Bonaparte.

Explore St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo

Day 01:
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine Monastery, it will take approx. 6 hours driving. arrive st. Catherine, check in at your hotel, dinner and overnight in St. Catherine.

Day 02:
Early in the morning at 01:30 am., Wake up call, enjoy free tea at your hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel, drive to Moses Mountain upon arrival a Bedouin Guide will escort you to real adventure, climb Moses Mountain, beguile your eyes while watching the sunrise at the top of the mountain, then come down at 8 am., visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the oldest monasteries all over the world, which built to protect the monks, move towards Burning Bush next visit to room of the Skulls, finally back to your hotel, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• English speaking guide during your tour
• Accommodation for 01 night in Saint Catherine including breakfast, Dinner and all taxes
• Climb Moses Mountain including Bedouin guide
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours
• All transfers by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

For more info about St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Overnight Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane

Explore the countless attractions in the East and West Banks of Luxor that have made the city one of the most famous cities in the world. Experience Overnight Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane and get the chance to discover the world’s biggest open air museum with stunning archaeological sites. Wonder at the astonishing temples and sightseeing located near the city.

find out  all what Luxor has to offer through amazing East and West Bank Tours in Luxor and unleash your inner while exploring the magnificent landmarks located in the two banks of Luxor.

Have you ever wondered how the life was 5000 years ago, Answer this question while visiting two of the most famous cult centers in the world with our Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples which was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. The construction in the temple started 4000 years ago and continued up to the days of Romans 2000 years ago. The temple starts with the avenue of the Rams, representing Amun: symbol of fertility and growth. Get excited in Luxor, move to visit Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, was dedicated to Amun-Ra, whose marriage to Mut was celebrated annually, when the sacred procession moved by boat from Karnak to Luxor Temple, also it is a very large temple that is located in the east bank of the Nile River, it was built by Amenhotep III, completed by Ramses II and constructed in 1400 B.C.

Move to visit the largest temple in the world with Overnight Luxor Excursions from Cairo by Flight as Karnak Temple includes six temples such as, the temple of Amun Ra, Temple of Ptah, Temple of Khonso, Temple of Montho, Temple of Ipt, and Temple of the God Osiris. The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, added to by generation after generation of pharaohs and resulting in a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled throughout Egypt. While the height of its importance was during the New Kingdom and famous pharaohs such as Hatshepsut,Tuthmose III, Seti I and Ramesses II all contributed significant additions to the complex, construction continued into the Greco-Roman Period with the Ptolomies, Romans, and early Christians all leaving their mark here.

 Explore all what Luxor has to offer with East and West Bank Tours in Luxor and visit the West Bank which is considered an archaeological paradise due to the amount of monuments and preservation in the area. In the beginning with the 18th Dynasty and ending with the 20th, the kings abandoned Memphis and begun building their tombs in Thebes in a place called Valley of the Kings where generations of kings were entombed in impressively decorated tombs. Get excited with Luxor Excursions and move to visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is one of the most famous in the world with its outstanding inscriptions including scenes of the Egyptians voyaging to a distant land, probably located in Eritrea or southeast Sudan, called “Punt.” In the 18th dynasty, Amenhotep III built a mortuary temple in Thebes that was guarded by two gigantic statues on the outer gates, you will scout around these amazing statues known as Colossi of Memnon. One of the best Things to do in Luxor is to choose Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor where you will see the world’s biggest open air museum where you can view the magnificent Tombs and Temples and the surrounding countryside whilst peacefully drifting over the historical monuments.

Your last visit will be Colossi of Memnon, explore the great two ruined statues with Two Days Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Plane. The Colossi of Memnon is a mortuary temple located in Thebes in Egypt. The mortuary temple of the pharaoh is guarded by two statues of about 20 meters in height which saw severe damage during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC. The temple has now been destroyed completely and all that remains is the 23 meters high statue of Amenhotep III which weighs around thousand ton. They were made famous in antiquity by a mysterious sound emitted from one of them each sunrise. Scientists now think that this sound was caused by air passing through pores in the stone as it was warmed in the sunlight, but there is no way to confirm this since the sound stopped centuries ago.

Explore Overnight Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane

Day 01: Cairo to Luxor, Karnak & Luxor Temples
Flying Carpet Tours representative will transfer you to Cairo domestic airport, fly to Luxor, at the time your flight touching Luxor Land, Flying Carpet Tours guide will be holding a sign with your name, he will escort you to visit the glorious Karnak Temple, watch the amazing Pillars hall, proceed to scout Luxor Temple, It was built by Ramses II AmenHotep III for celebration to God Amun, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, once you complete your tour Flying Carpet Tours guide will transfer you to your hotel, night at leisure or optional to Karnak Sound and light show, overnight in Luxor.

Day 02: Luxor to Cairo, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings (visit 03 Tombs Only), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, Relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, once you complete your tour, your tour guide will escort you Luxor Airport, fly back to Cairo, at the time your flight touching Cairo land, Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• 01 Night accommodation in Luxor with breakfast and all taxes
• 02 Days Excursion in Luxor as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
• 02 Lunches at local restaurants in Luxor
• 02 Bottles of Mineral Water during Luxor Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo and Luxor by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Domestic flight Cairo / Luxor / Cairo
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane

Get acquainted of ancient history with Luxor Tours from Cairo by plane, visit Luxor is often referred to today as the ‘world’s largest open-air museum, This name comes from the fact that the modern city is located at the same site as ancient Thebes. It has literally been built upon and around the treasures of the Old Kingdom. Egypt Excursions Online offering variety of Luxor Tours to visit all the famous destinations in the city located in the East and West Bank. Walk through the biggest temples in the world with our Tour to Karnak Temple. The western Bank of the Nile in Luxor means antiquities, Pharaonic tombs and mortuary temples. Discover the glory of the Ancient Egyptians with our Luxor West Bank Tours and visit nearby all the famous sightseeing in the area, and more with Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane.

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and start your tour visiting Karnak Temple which is considered the main attraction in the city due to its religious importance as it was the main cult center in the old capital Thebes. The temple includes six temples such as, the temple of Amun Ra, Temple of Ptah, Temple of Khonso, Temple of Montho, Temple of Ipt, and Temple of the God Osiris. It actually represented the great effort and achievements of many generations of the Ancient Egyptian and dedicated to the main god, Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, generations of pharaohs added to the temple, resulting a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled anywhere else throughout Egypt. In addition to its religious importance, the complex also served as administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs Beguile your eyes between the impressive tombs of Valley of the Kings which was the burial site of Egypt’s New Kingdom Kings, even the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered there. The site contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynasties. Moreover watch the beautiful decorations of the Valley’s tombs, as they all contain fabulous decorations and drawings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most charming archaeological landmarks in Luxor and it lies behind the cliffs, which forms a backdrop to the complex temple of Al Deir el-Bahri. The Valley once included a hundred chambers, but unfortunately some of them were stolen and some were destroyed but there are still about sixty undamaged chambers, some of these tombs still have a lot of precious items and artifacts, such as the Tomb of Yuya and Thuya and the Tombs of Tutankhamun.

Discover one of the most beautiful of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt with Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane, Queen Hatshepsut Temple is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, it is one of the most characteristic temples in the whole of Egypt, due to its design and decorations as it was built of limestone, not sandstone like most of the other funerary temples of the New Kingdom period.  It dates back to the 18th dynasty, dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut. The Temple includes inscriptions on its walls tells many stories about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, her holy birth and her commercial tours to the land of Punt, which is now called the Arabian Peninsula or modern stats of Somalia. 

Your last visit will be Colossi of Memnon, explore the great two ruined statues with Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane. The Colossi of Memnon is a mortuary temple located in Thebes in Egypt. The mortuary temple of the pharaoh is guarded by two statues of about 20 meters in height which saw severe damage during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC. The temple has now been destroyed completely and all that remains is the 23 meters high statue of Amenhotep III which weighs around thousand ton. They were made famous in antiquity by a mysterious sound emitted from one of them each sunrise. Scientists now think that this sound was caused by air passing through pores in the stone as it was warmed in the sunlight, but there is no way to confirm this since the sound stopped centuries ago.

Explore Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane

Flying Carpet Tours representative will transfer you to Cairo domestic airport, fly to Luxor, at the time your flight touching Luxor Land, Flying Carpet Tours guide will be holding a sign with your name, he will escort you to visit the glorious Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu, watch the amazing Pillars hall, then beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, which is containing the masterpieces of the ancient Egyptian tombs, ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, Relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you to Luxor Airport, fly back to Cairo, at the time your flight touching Cairo land, one of Flying Carpet Tours representatives will be holding a sign with your name, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• Excursion to Luxor 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 Luxor
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Luxor Excursion
• All transfers in Cairo and Luxor by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt
• Domestic flight Cairo / Luxor / Cairo
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

For more info about Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Experience Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour walk through the biggest museum in the world, the Egyptian Museum where you will watch the great amount of preservation and monuments of 5000 years of civilization including the outstanding treasures of kings Tutankhamu, scout  Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will scout around Salah El Din Citadel which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties, the citadel was originally built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders.

The Egyptian Museum is considered one of the main attractions in Cairo, discover the outstanding museum with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and get to know more about 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. That museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha, as he ordered to construct an Ancient Egyptian monuments and antiquities museum that includes the whole ruins of the Pharaonic era in one place.

Reveal the legends of Citadel of Salah El Din which was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. The citadel has three main areas: the main fortress and eastern walls, which were built by the great Salahedin El-Ayyoubi in 1176, the southern enclosure with 19th century walls and the lower enclosure extending down the western face of the hill. The Citadel consists of the Military Museum, the Police Museum, the Royal Carriages Museum, and the Qaser El Gawhara Museum, Mamluk Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and the small wonderful Mosque of Suleiman Pasha El Khadim, amazing Mohamed Ali Mosque, and The Bir Yusuf (Salah ad-Din's Well) was dug in order to supply the occupants of the fortress with water. which was an old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, built by Saladin El Ayouby during the end of the 12th century.

With Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour you will get the chance to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque with its charming decorations that shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design. Get a spiritual journey to Coptic Cairo where you will visit the Hanging Church which was 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. Enjoy discovering the Hanging Church which includes in its interior about 13 flourishing pillars, it also shed light on the stories of Jesus and his 12 apostles.

You will also 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. Proceed 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.

Explore Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian 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, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, 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 the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• 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 Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

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

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