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5 Days in Cairo: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

Jaira Galvez

Jaira Galvez

5 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Cairo. From majestic mosques to awe-inspiring pyramids, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Cairo

Day 1Mystical Mosques and Pharaonic Village
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$45

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$ 1

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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Pharaonic Village
Living museum of Egyptian history, with replicas of an ancient village & the tomb of Tutankhamen.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
Day 2The Hanging Church and Djoser's Pyramid
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$25

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$ 1

The Hanging Church
Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
56 - 68 min

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Pyramid of Djoser
The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
Day 3Egyptian Civilization Museum and Tulun Mosque
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$45

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$ 1

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Sculpture, pottery & metalware charting millennia of Egyptian civilization, plus a hall of mummies.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
14 - 17 min

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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
22 - 33 min

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قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 4Baron Empain Palace and Muhammad Ali Mosque
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$25

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$ 1

Baron Empain Palace
Stately & abandoned Indian Hindu temple featuring a carved wooden spiral staircase & gardens.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Palatial Beauty and Iconic Landmarks
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$12

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$ 2

Habib Pasha El-Sakakini Palace
Rococo-style, 19th-century mansion with lavish interior decor, marble statues & a rooftop cupola.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Al-Azhar Mosque
Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $156 In total

Activities & Food:$152
Transport:$4