Egypt

If you are already going to the Holy Land, why not consider a trip into Old Testament history?  Egypt has long been a destination for people interested in the history and journey of Abraham and the Israelites. This four day extension can be added to any of our Israel itineraries.

Egypt
Cairo / Pyramids / Citadel of Saladin

 

Day One:
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for a flight to Cairo International Airport
  • Lunch, on own
  • Meet our Egypt guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in
  • Evening dinner and overnight
Day Two:
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Travel to the ancient capital of Memphis to see the Step Pyramids of Sakkara.
  • Continue to Giza and the Pyramids of Giza to see Cheops Pyramid, the largest of the three, built around 2690 B.C. Also see the Sphinx, carved out of a single piece of stone
  • Lunch, on own
  • Experience a camel ride by the Pyramids and visit the Papyrus Institute
  • Evening dinner
  • See the spectacular Sound and Light show at Giza
  • Return to hotel for overnight
Day Three
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum with the fabulous treasures of King Tut Ankh- Amon and antiques dating back 50 centuries. We will also visit the Coptic Museum
  • Lunch, on own
  • Explore the Citadel of Saladin and enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo. We will continue to Old Cairo and see the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the Church of St. Mary. We will then visit the Alabaster Mosque as well as the Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Evening dinner and overnight
Day Four
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for the return flight
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