Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Feast your soul with Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and get a spiritual journey to discover the outstanding religious landmarks in the historical city of Cairo. Explore the great Citadel of Salah El Din and get the chance to visit the astonishing mosque of Mohamed Ali. Enjoy visiting the fascinating sights located in the heart of Cairo while exploring the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. 

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.

Start your tour scouting 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 including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Today the Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city and several museums dedicated to Egypt’s police and military. Beguile your eyes with our Islamic Cairo Tour and visit Mohamed Ali Mosque which was constructed by Yousef Bouhnaq, who was a Turkish architect who came to Cairo from Istanbul to construct this marvelous mosque for Mohammed Ali Pasha who ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D. You’ll enjoy exploring the beautiful designing of this fabulous mosque as it had a square shape and every side of it is 41m, it also contain a central dome in its roof that stands on four huge arches and supported by huge piers, as well as its decoration shed light on the charming Ottoman and Islamic design.

Then go on an exciting trip to The Old 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. Our 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.



Islamic Cairo is not more or less Islamic than the rest of the city, but it's the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the new city that was constructed by the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD, scout Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque considered the first Mosque built in Egypt, It was built in Al-Fustat, known as Crown of the Mosques, Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al Aas, also not only used for worship, but used as a court for settling religious and civil disputes for Islamic khalifa.

Live the adventure with our Old Cairo Tour and 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. 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

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Dahshur and Sakkara Tours

Cairo is full of amazing places that will make your days in Egypt memorable and charming, so, when if you choose to go on Dahshur and Sakkara Tours, then you will be delighted by visiting beautiful historical sites such as Sakkara Pyramid and Dahshur is considered one of the most important cities that contains the remain of the Pharaonic monuments, as well as exploring Sakkara Pyramid, which includes the mysterious inscriptions and decorations of the Tomb of Djoser, discover the Doors of the Cats, which is in Arabic said ( Abwab El Qotat ) and the Hieroglyphs inscriptions in the Pyramid of Pepi I, you will also enjoy watching the marvelous Pyramid of Djoser, as it is containing six steps which are decreasing gradually to the top, and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid, its height is 60m and it is including temples, chapels and courtyards.

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to go deep into the ancient civilization and culture by a fascinating Private Tour to Dahshur and Sakkara. Start your trip visiting the bent pyramid of Sneferu which is the southern one and was built first. During the construction, the architect made a huge mistake, and didn't realize it until the pyramid reached 48 Meter high, which led them to complete the pyramid with an inclination instead of being a smooth service. The south bent pyramid of dahshur was made of limestone, and has an entrance on the southern face, but on 1951, scientists discovered another entrance on the western side. The surrounding area of the pyramid host other pharaonic structures like the small temple of one shrine and small subsidiary pyramid that was discovered in 1947.



Entertain yourself in Dahshur and Sakkara Tours and move to explore Sakkara Step Pyramid which was constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago, its height is 60m and it includes temples, chapels and courtyards. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, the structure of the pyramid consists of six layers which are gradually decreasing in size to the top and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid. Moreover you can try other amazing tours such as our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara where you will get the chance to discover the great Pyramids of Giza besides visiting Memphis city and Sakkara Pyramid. 

first tour will be Sakkara Step Pyramid which was constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago, its height is 60m and it includes temples, chapels and courtyards. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, the structure of the pyramid consists of six layers which are gradually decreasing in size to the top and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid. Moreover with Dahshur and Sakkara Tours you will get the chance to visit Sakkara archaeological site which was the cemetery for Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt and contains many tombs that was made out of mud bricks and limestone, decorated with daily life scenes. Entertain your mind and eyes with the mysterious inscriptions and decorations of the Tomb of Djoser, explore the Doors of the Cats and more. 

Explore Dahshur and Sakkara Tours

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you by air-conditioned van to embrace the culture of Dahshur Pyramid, go on a trip to The Red Pyramid proceed to The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, which was built by Snefru, the father of Cheops, who was the founder of the 4th dynasty. Snefru was not declared the king of Egypt through his birthright but through his marriage to the Queen Hetepheres, the daughter of the king Huni who ruled in the 3rd dynasty, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, Pyramids of Djoser. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty during the rule of King Djoser. The Step Pyramid of Sakkara is considered to be an evolution in the architecture of the pyramids. It’s height is 60 meters and its structure consists of six layers which is gradually decreasing in the size, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo. 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 

• Excursion to Dahshur and Sakkara Pyramids 

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above 

• 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 Dahshur and Sakkara Tours:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Monday, April 19, 2021

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 Pharos to know more about the Old Civilization.

When you decide to explore the ancient Egyptian civilization then you should Try our amazing Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour, Egypt is well known of its amazing Pharaonic pyramids, that was constructed since thousands of years ago, as well as you will be excited with each pyramid that has its own story, so, when you come to Egypt you will explore the pyramids of ancient Egypt Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum Tour, as you will get back to the time of Pharaohs and know more about the marvelous construction of the Pyramids.

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

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

Get memorable day tours to explore the Roman and Greek monuments in Alexandria via Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, amuse yourself visiting the famous attractions in Cairo and Alexandria. Feast your eyes visiting Qaitbay Citadel, the main attraction in the city, entertain yourself exploring the impressively decorated tombs of Kom El Shokafa, and visit the largest Library in the Ancient World.

Few cities in the world have a rich history like Alexandria, since its foundation in 331 BC Alexandria has witnessed so many historic events and legends as it was the capital of Greco Roman Egypt. Take unforgettable tour from Cairo to explore the historical city with Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo and get the chance to explore the Roman and Greek monuments in the city while enjoying its enchanting nature and beautiful landscapes. 

You are passionate about sea atmosphere but in the same time you are interested in the ancient Egyptian history and archaeological monuments Alexandria City, Get  air-conditioned van to Alexandria to have an amazing chance to see the Montazah Palace, Citadel of Qaitbay and Lighthouse of Alexandria, is considered to be one of the most developed technological achievements in the 3rd B.C century, as it also was famous and known as a one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Moreover you will enjoy having lunch at local restaurant with an amazing view of the Mediterranean sea.

Alexandria has always been of the most recognizable cities in the world, and known as the pearl of the Mediterranean due to its enchanting beauty. Unleash your inner with our Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo and start your tour visiting Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which is the largest and most important burial site dating back to the Greco Roman period in Egypt. The necropolis was initially built for a single family wealthy family, and then it entombed over 300 mummies. This extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Next excursion will be Qaitbay Citadel which is considered the main attraction in the city, it is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It was built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Get to know more about the citadel that is located at the entrance of the eastern part of the Pharaos Island with Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, there was also a beautiful mosque inside it, the Qaitbay Citadel was also being used until the periods of the Mameluke, Ottoman, but they stopped using it after the British bombed Alexandria in 1883, therefore it became neglected till the twentieth century although it was restored to be saved from damaging many times by the Egyptian Supreme Counsel of Antiquities.   



Travel from Cairo to Alexandria and visit Alexandria Library which was built due to the orders of Ptolemy the second in the third century BC and it was said that it contained 700,000 books and it was the greatest library in the world at that time, dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C. The library of Alexandria became famous worldwide because it was the first public governmental library in history. There were many libraries in the times of the pharos but it was exclusive for the priests of the temples and the royal family. The library contained the science, civilization, and books of two remarkable periods: The Pharonic and the Greek. Most historians believe that Julius Cesar burned 101 ships that were landing on the Mediterranean Sea shore in front of Alexandria in the year 48 BC. This was after little Ptolemy, the brother of Cleopatra, went to fight Cesar thinking that he is helping the queen to fight against him. This great fire reached the library and caused a huge damage to the building of the library and its books. Move to explore Al Montazah Palace which was constructed by Khedive Helmy, who adored Alexandria city and decided to built this palace for himself and guests from the whole world, as the Palace of Montazah is containing about 3000 meters wide of tress and many kinds of plants which have charming colours and give the palace a gorgeous view, as these plants are consisting of huge bookts, Carlota, special kinds of palm trees, Catania, Anthurium, Araliaceae, Ropilia, Hokiry and Victoria.

Book Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an amazing Excursion to Alexandria, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Cata Comb of Kom El-Shokafa which is a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbai, which was a defensive fortress, that was built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse, which by the 14th century had fallen into ruins due to repeated damage by earthquakes, proceed to the Library of Alexandria, which is 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 the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C ., unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to the Roman amphitheatre (if visit was allowed), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo

• Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo 

• Excursion to Alexandria 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 Alexandria

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Alexandria Excursion 

• All transfers in Cairo and Alexandria 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 Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Monday, April 12, 2021

Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

Experience our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara, visit the Open Air Museum at Memphis which was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Get a journey back in time to the days of Ancient Egypt and visit Sakkara Step Pyramid which goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. The Pyramid was built for King Zoser, one of the greatest Kings of the third dynasty (2721-2780 BC).

If you are looking for a fancy and cheap vacation in Egypt, Flying Carpet Tours offering Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara which gives you the chance to choose from variety of amazing Cairo Tours to almost all the famous destinations in the country. Spend memorable vacation in Cairo and visit the most famous attraction in the world; the Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara.

Scout around some of the most famous attractions in the world with our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara. With our amazing tour you will visit the great Giza Pyramids which are located at Giza Plateau and considered one of the most magnificent landmarks in Egypt. It has been estimated that these pyramids were constructed as tombs for the kings; Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Memphis city served as the administration center during the Old Kingdom, visit the city and get to know more about the daily life of the Ancient Egyptians. Sakkara has the oldest structure in the human history in addition to being the royal cemetery of the old capital Memphis, enjoy visiting the site with Cairo Tours and feast your eyes watching Sakkara Step Pyramid that dates back to 2700 B.C. 



Prepare yourself to be blown away by the greatness of the Giza Pyramids with our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara where you will get to explore the mysterious Giza Pyramids which considered one of the most attractive places in the world, the historical pyramids were built during a frenetic period of construction, from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C and contains three pyramids known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, pyramids of giza  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, Start your tour visiting Cheops Pyramid which is one of the most amazing pyramids all over the world as it is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and stands from 4000 years; it contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. Move to explore Chephren Pyramid which is considered to be second large pyramid with Egypt Pyramids Tour, 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. Mykerinus Pyramid is the third and considered to be the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meters.

Get excited exploring Sphinx the mysterious sitting statue which has a human head and a lion body, then discover the gleaming find of the Valley Temple, Till now the great pyramids represent a big mystery for all the scientists in the world, Get excited with Cairo Excursions and get to know more about the history of the pyramids with Sound and Light Show Pyramids, stare at the Lights and music which give you knowledge about Pyramids construction, the mysterious finds of Pharaonic civilization. The show depicts the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for 5000 years. It also shows how they were building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt, while the pyramids and Sphinx are illuminated in multi-colored lasers and visual projections, You can also try Camel Riding Or Horse Riding at Giza Pyramids and enjoy the experience of Camel Riding or take Horse Tours for approximately 3 hours in the desert.

Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was home to feverish activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, harboured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion.

Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid with Sakkara, Giza Pyramids and Memphis Day Trip, the pyramid was constructed at Saqqara about 4,700 years ago, the Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid the Egyptians built. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep and contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size.

Explore Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Next Excursion to Pyramids of Giza, Explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour 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, your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, 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 Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara 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 Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Memphis and Sakkara Tour

Cairo is full of amazing places that will make your days in Egypt memorable and charming, so, when if you choose to go on Memphis and Sakkara Tour, then you will be delighted by visiting beautiful historical sites such as Sakkara Pyramid and Memphis City is considered one of the most important cities that contains the remain of the Pharaonic monuments, as well as exploring Sakkara Pyramid, which includes the mysterious inscriptions and decorations of the Tomb of Djoser, discover the Doors of the Cats, which is in Arabic said ( Abwab El Qotat ) and the Hieroglyphs inscriptions in the Pyramid of Pepi I, you will also enjoy watching the marvelous Pyramid of Djoser, as it is containing six steps which are decreasing gradually to the top, and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid, its height is 60m and it is including temples, chapels and courtyards.

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to go deep into the ancient civilization and culture by a fascinating Private Tour to Memphis and Sakkara. Start your trip visiting Memphis City was the kings' primary residence and the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (2686—2181 BC), constructed by the Pharaoh Menes approximately in 3000 B.C. Memphis city is 20 km far from Cairo and considered a beautiful open air museum in Cairo. You will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful streets, buildings, gardens and of course temples, you will also get delighted by many monuments such as the stated of Rameses II which weights approximately 29 tons and more with Memphis and Sakkara Tour. 



Entertain yourself in Memphis and Sakkara and move to explore Sakkara Step Pyramid which was constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago, its height is 60m and it includes temples, chapels and courtyards. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, the structure of the pyramid consists of six layers which are gradually decreasing in size to the top and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid. Moreover you can try other amazing tours such as our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara where you will get the chance to discover the great Pyramids of Giza besides visiting Memphis city and Sakkara Pyramid. 

first tour will be Sakkara Step Pyramid which was constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago, its height is 60m and it includes temples, chapels and courtyards. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, the structure of the pyramid consists of six layers which are gradually decreasing in size to the top and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid. Moreover with Sakkara and Memphis Tour you will get the chance to visit Sakkara archaeological site which was the cemetery for Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt and contains many tombs that was made out of mud bricks and limestone, decorated with daily life scenes. Entertain your mind and eyes with the mysterious inscriptions and decorations of the Tomb of Djoser, explore the Doors of the Cats and more. Relax by having dinner and then proceed to Memphis which was the kings' primary residence and the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (2686—2181 BC), constructed by the Pharaoh Menes approximately in 3000 B.C. Memphis city is 20 km far from Cairo and considered a beautiful open air museum in Cairo. You will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful streets, buildings, gardens and of course temples, you will also get delighted by many monuments such as the stated of Rameses II which weights approximately 29 tons and more with Sakakra and Memphis Tour. 

Explore Memphis and Sakkara Tour

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to go deep into the ancient civilization and culture by a fascinating Private Tour to Sakkara and Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, Visit the Step Pyramids of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It’s height is 60 meters and It was built as a step pyramid consequently it’s structure consists of six layers which is gradually decreasing in size. It was constructed by Imhotep, Egypt's most famous architect, finally flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo

• Excursion to Memphis and Sakkara as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion

• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Memphis and Sakkara Tour:

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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Cairo Tours and Excursions

Get excited with the most amazing Cairo Tours and Excursions that will give you the opportunity to try many things and activities in everywhere in Egypt, as well as visiting Cairo, the fabulous capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Middle East, therefore you will find many fancy places to visit and a lot of activities that will make you feel very excited, moreover Flying Carpet Tours allows you to explore all the landmarks in Egypt in short trips, as you will find amazing tours in our wide selections of our Tours in Cairo in order to visit the historical sites such as, the amazing Pyramids of Giza, the Step Pyramids of Sakkara, Egyptian Museum and many other places that you shouldn’t miss in Egypt.

Discover Cairo; once known as Memphis which is believed to have been founded in the early 4th millennium BC near the head of the Nile delta. The city combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums and mind-defying monuments that makes it a cradle of civilization. Experience our Cairo Tours and Excursions and get the chance to visit all the great monuments in the city starting from the Giza Pyramids, arriving to the heart of the city that includes amazing landmarks such as the Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Discover one of the most amazing places in the world, as Cairo is well known to be holding the most famous Pharaonic treasures, statues and landmarks, as you will feel like if you are getting back in the time of the ancient Egyptian era, therefore with our fascinating Cairo Tours you will experience amazing Pyramids of Giza tour, as you get the chance to visit the great Giza Pyramids which are located at Giza Plateau, as well as they are including three different pyramids, for the largest pyramid is called Cheops or Khufu, Chephren and Mycerinus, they are truly an astonishing work of engineering, as the three pyramids were constructed since thousands of years, constructed by approximately two million blocks of slopes and limestone.

Join one of our fantastic Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara to Visit Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahsur and you will visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, then get relaxed by having Lunch at local and comfortable restaurant, you’ll also take an excursion to Pyramids of Giza to explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, as well as the great Sphinx, you will also, Finally get excited with our Memphis Tours, Explore Memphis including Ramses II Statue at the open air museum, and entertain your mind and eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City and  was the center of culture for over 3000 years.

Unleash your inner with Cairo Tours and get a journey to the heart of Cairo while visiting the old streets and sightseeing in the area. 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 including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. Today the Citadel offers breathtaking views over the city and several museums dedicated to Egypt’s police and military. Entertain yourself with Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour and visit some of the most charming churches in the Middle East such as Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue; the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo and more. Walk through the fabulous Khan El Khalili and get the chance to buy several amazing gifts for family and friends from the market that dates back to the 14th century. Moreover you can visit all the religious attractions in Cairo through Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour and more with our Trips to Cairo. 

Get away from the stress of life and experience wonderful time in Cairo through amazing trips away from the crowds, try Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri which is an Egyptian heritage dance troupe show, the dancers wearing multicolored skirts and whirling across the stage in a beautiful way, with our amazing tour you will get the chance to walk through the Ghuria street market and Khan El Khalili. 

You can also experience memorable night at the pyramids and try Sound and Light Show pyramid to know more about the mysterious history of the structures located at the Giza Plateau.  Enjoy the best Tours from Cairo with Flying Carpet Tours and get unforgettable day trips to the other historical cities of Egypt through Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, Luxor Tours from Cairo by Plane, or Al Minya Day Trip from Cairo and more.

You will also enjoy traveling from Cairo to many amazing cities such as Luxor, which is known to be one of the most charming cities of Egypt, as you will explore a lot of monuments which are located at open area, and that is why Luxor is known to be an Open Air Museum, as well as it is full of ancient Egyptian history, therefore you can choose to join Overnight Luxor Tours from Cairo by plane and get excited with visiting the East and West Bank, as you will visit Valley of the kings, The Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, it also includes the East Bank, where you will enjoy visiting Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, and many other places that have variety of landmarks and attractive nature.



Try Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Tour, Discover ancient Pharaohs history once you go on our Tour to Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, Beguile your eyes at the panorama area at the Pyramids, amuse your eyes with the glorious Sphinx, unleash your soul to the ancient Egyptian Time once you scout Egyptian Museum and explore more with Flying Carpet Tours

Cairo is known by the Nile River, Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to enjoy the nature of the Nile with our Felucca Ride in Cairo and take a short sailing trip by a traditional Felucca in Cairo, enjoy the warm sun while watching it’s rising, or you can join the Felucca Boat at night and explore Cairo with it’s amazing and colorful sights. Day Tours in Cairo allows you to try Dinner Cruise in Cairo which includes belly dancers perform, unlimited open buffet, and Tanoura dancers.

Flying Carpet Tours also allows you to visit other famous cities in Egypt with Trip to Cairo. Get the opportunity to explore El Fayoum with Tour from Cairo to Fayoum and live a unique experience by watching the marvelous scenery, waterwheels, Lake Qaroun and Ain El Selein.

Get a thrill out of Egypt`s Monasteries trips and be ready! If you are the adventurous type, then St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo is what you are looking for. With our St. Catherine Monastery Tour, you will be entertained by the historical Monastery of St. Catherine: one of the oldest monasteries all over the world. According to the order of the Emperor Justinian between 548 and 565, it has the oldest library in the whole world that includes rare books of the Syriac Sinaiticus. Moreover, you will enjoy Moses Mountain with St. Catherine Monastery Tour, the holy mountain where Moses has received the Ten Commandments from God. Get ready to feast your eyes watching the sunrise over Moses Mountain. Not only St. Catherine Monastery that is included, but also Wadi El Natrun Monastery Tour from Cairo is one of the best! Wadi El Natrun is a well-known sacred place for the Coptic Christianity as it is considered the birthplace of Christian Monasticism in the 4th century. Back in time, it contained 50 monasteries, only four survived along the years. However, you will be pleased by exploring Deir EL Baramous, beguile your eyes with Deir Anba Bishoy, where Anba Bishoy lived and died, and also Deir El Suryani Monastery which is considered the smallest between the four monasteries.

For travelers seeking adventure and history we offer Dahshur, Sakkara, and Memphis Tours, feel charming at Dahshur Pyramids, known as the Red Pyramid; considered the largest pyramid in the world after the Cheops Pyramid in Giza, and Bent Pyramid; an important stepping stone in the development of pyramid construction.

For more information visit Cairo Tours and Excursions

Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242