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5 Days in Cairo: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

Nivedha

21 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through time and culture in Cairo. Explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, marvel at the historic Bab Zuweila, and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Al-Azhar Mosque. Discover the Pharaonic Village, visit the enchanting Hanging Church, and be awed by the Pyramid of Djoser. Experience the serenity of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun and the architectural marvel of the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Conclude your adventure with a visit to Saints Sergius and Wachus Church, the iconic Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the majestic قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي.

Trip to Cairo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Treasures of the Egyptian Museum and the Historic Bab Zuweila

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$19

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$ 2

New Museum Guest House,Pyramids view

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

12 - 15 min

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Bab Zuweila

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Al-Hakim Mosque

Landmark 10th-century mosque with a grand entrance, large inner courtyard with arcades & 2 minarets.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Cairo Tower

Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Exploring the Magnificence of Bab al-Futuh and Al-Azhar Mosque

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$0

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$ 2

New Museum Guest House,Pyramids view

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

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Directions

Bab al-Futuh

Landmark city gate built in 1087, with 2 round towers & elaborately carved geometric motifs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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

13 - 16 min

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Habib Pasha El-Sakakini Palace

Rococo-style, 19th-century mansion with lavish interior decor, marble statues & a rooftop cupola.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Journey to the Pharaonic Village, Hanging Church, and Pyramid of Djoser

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$38

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$ 2

New Museum Guest House,Pyramids view

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Pharaonic Village

Living museum of Egyptian history, with replicas of an ancient village & the tomb of Tutankhamen.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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The Hanging Church

Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

45 - 54 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.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

56 - 68 min

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The Coptic Museum

Collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts housed in a 1908 building.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$6

Day 4Serenity and Splendor at the Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

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$7

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$ 1

New Museum Guest House,Pyramids view

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

12 - 17 min

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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

9 - 14 min

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Aqsunqur Mosque

Also called Aqsunqur, this 1300s structure features a mausoleum, courtyard & a blue-tiled interior.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Iconic Churches and Majestic Mosques: Saints Sergius and Wachus, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي

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$0

New Museum Guest House,Pyramids view

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $67 In total

Activities & Food:$63

Transport:$5