CAIRO
HOLIDAYS IN EASTER 2024
Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, is a popular
destination for tourists due to its rich history, ancient landmarks, and
vibrant culture. If you're planning to visit Cairo during Easter
2024, here are some general tips and information to consider:
Weather: Easter falls in spring, so you can
expect pleasant weather in Cairo during this time. The temperature typically
ranges from mild to warm, with average highs around 25-30 degrees Celsius
(77-86 degrees Fahrenheit).
Popular Attractions: Cairo is known for its
iconic landmarks, such as the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
Exploring these ancient sites and learning about Egypt's fascinating history is
a must. Other notable attractions include the Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo,
Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and the Nile River.
Local Customs: Egypt is an Islamic country, and
it's important to respect the local customs and traditions. Dress modestly,
especially when visiting religious sites, and be mindful of local customs and
practices. It's also customary to tip service staff, such as waiters and tour
guides.
Currency: The official currency of Egypt is the
Egyptian Pound (EGP). It's advisable to exchange your currency to EGP upon
arrival or use ATMs to withdraw cash. Credit cards are widely accepted in major
establishments, but it's always useful to carry some cash for smaller shops or
local markets.
Safety: Like any other tourist destination,
it's important to take general safety precautions in Cairo. Avoid displaying
expensive items, be cautious of your belongings, and use reputable
transportation options. It's also advisable to stay updated on any travel
advisories or recommendations issued by your country's foreign office.
Travel Arrangements: When planning your trip,
make sure to book your flights and ac
Cairo Easter Break 2023, Cairo Holidays
are available all the year, What about spending Easter break in Egypt, Relish 5
days holidays in Cairo, Cairo city short breaks purvey memorable memories,
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Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, Egypt Easter holiday in Cairo
Itinerary
2023
Easter holiday in Cairo - Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival Cairo - Easter Holiday - Ahlan We Sahlan ( Welcome )
Upon your arrival at Cairo international airport, our Worldtouradvice
Representative will meet & assist you through the immigration and customs
formalities, then you will be escorted by a deluxe A/C Van to your hotel and
overnight in Cairo.
Welcome in Cairo, or as the Egyptian say Ahlan We Sahlan
DAY 2: Tour to Giza Pyramids & the Egyptian museum
Relish yummy tasty breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, Be ready to start a
fabulous tour scouting one of the most ancient civilizations in world, World
-tour-advice private dexterous Egyptologist tour guide will introduce you to
Ancient Egypt history, your private friendly expert Egyptologist tour guide
will accompany you in a splendid tour of Cairo. First you will explore the
Ancient Egyptian beliefs & thoughts about Afterlife by a tour to Giza
pyramids plateau, World tour advice will make all your wishes come true to
reconnoiter the secrets of the mysterious Pyramids of Giza, The ancient
Egyptian pharaohs believed in the afterlife and this was why they erected such
huge Pyramids to protect the bodies of the deceased after death. Ancient
Egyptian pharaohs built theirs tombs in a form of a pyramid starting from the
third dynasty ( First pyramid was erected in Egypt was the step pyramid of king
Zoser, then after him were erected more pyramids but the most famous
pyramids are Giza pyramids ), Your guide will give you a great idea about Pharaohs
pyramids, You will scout round to the three Pyramids of Giza of kings Cheops
(Khufu), Chephren (Khefra'e) & the smallest one Mekernius (Mankaura'e),
Entering inside one of the pyramids is optional, But Note that Cheops pyramid
entry tickets are limited, so if you want to enter Cheops pyramid ( Khufu
pyramid - The biggest one), please inform us when you book the tour, so we will
do our best to arrange it, Really they sell tickets directly to visitors, and
only 300 tickets are sold per day, to be able to have a ticket, you will need
to be in pyramids area either at 8:00 am or at 13:00 pm to be able to be from
first visitors buying Cheops pyramid entry ticket, They accept only Egyptian
pounds, Pyramids day tour is a great thing to do, it will build a stunning
unforgettable memory that will remain with you all your life,relish free time
around pyramids for photos, riding camels or walking around pyramids, relish
free time around pyramids for photos, riding camels or walking around pyramids,
head for viewing the Valley temple and the the Great Sphinx, The sphinx head
was represented as a pharaoh head with a lion’s body, to represent that he
has the brain power of a man and the muscles power of a lion, sphinx dates back
to more than 2000 before building Giza pyramids, and it was called in Arabic
Abu El Hol.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo, then a guided tour to explore
the treasures of the Egyptian Museum which is considered key to understanding
the Pharaonic culture, religion, art & daily life, The Egyptian museum in
Cairo is famous for its antiquities from Egyptian pharaonic periods dating back
5000 years ago, among which you will find the famous child king Tut Ankh Amon
collection, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, It is located north of Tahrir square,
The Egyptian museum in Cairo is the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in
the whole world, it contains pharaonic treasures going back to 7,000 years
& it is open daily, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of
Tutankhamun draw the crowds and there are people whose sole reason for visiting
Egypt is to see them, there is no visit to Egypt is complete without a trip to
go through this magnificent collection of rare jewelry & treasures of
Tutankhamun, The must seen gallery in the Egyptian museum is Tut Ankh Amon
section, King Tut tomb is the only intact tomb for a pharaoh, In 1922 King Tut
Ankh Amon tomb discovery captivated the world, This discovery was the
culmination of fifteen years search, which eventually uncovered 5 thousands
antiques - includiing Tut Ankh Amon sarcophagus, the golden mask, the golden
shrines, the gilded wood military chariots, Egyptologists are astonished about
what king Tut objects
can inform us about the high technology of Ancient Egypt,Malek, a famous
archaeologist said :
There is a great difference between looking at a representation of a chair on
the walls of temples and tombs, and being able to study that particular object
in reality.
At the end of the day, direct transfer to your hotel & overnight stay in
Cairo.
Note that after the inauguration of the New Egyptian museum , the treasure of
king Tut will be displayed there, Inform us which museum o you prefer to
visit or in case you want to see both of them
Now mummies are displayed in the national museum of civilization of Egypt ( It
is optional tour ) You can add it to the next day tour in Cairo as the national
museum of civilization is located near Old Cairo.
DAY
3: Old Cairo - Tour to Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Relish your yummy breakfast your breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, meet your
dexterous tour guide, tour to islamic Cairo, Citadel of Saladin, the Citadel (
Al Qalaa in Arabic ) a in Arabic ) was built as as military fortress by (
Salah El Din El Ayoubi - Saladin), He erected it to protect Cairo from the
Crusaders. The fortress was built on hill to enable soldiers to see attackers,
Later on it became not only a military place but also a Royal residence, Al
Malek El Kamel was the first king to live in the citadel palaces. In the 1860s,
Egypt ruler Khedive Ismail ( grand son of Mohammed Aly pacha ) left his palace
in the Citadel of Cairo into his own new palace in Abdeen. From then on the
Citadel of Cairo was no longer used as the residence of the Egyptian rulers or
the Egyptian government.
Proceed tour to visit Ibn Tolun mosque, Relish a delicious lunch meal during
tours, stir to reconnoiter Old Cairo, It is the area where there are old holy
buildings belonging to the three religions ( Christian churches, Old mosque and
Old Synagogue ), It is known as Coptic Cairo, because there are many old Coptic
churches in the area
During our tour in Old Cairo, Your guide will take you to see Babilion fortress
ruins and towers, then tour to the Hanging Church, it one of the oldest and
most popular historical churches of Egypt, and It was erected on the top of
Babylon towers, There is also the Crypt of Holy Mary inside the Church of Saint
George, Visit the Synagogue of Bin Ezra Synagogue, It is thought that Bin Ezra
Synagogue was erected in the same place where the wife of the pharaoh found
Moses the child in a basket on the river Nile,At that time The Pharaoh of Egypt
dreamed that the it will be a new born boy in Israel family and he will be the
king, He then issued a decree to slay any male child that would be born to the
children of Israel, During a year in which boys were to be slain, Moses mother
gave birth to Moses (Musa); so she nursed him secretly, because she was afraid
of the pharaoh, She dreamed ( Throw the boy in the river Nile and he will be
safe, She did , and the basket with its precious cargo arrived in front of the
Pharaoh palace, then the wife or the daughter of the pharaoh decided to adopt
him and protected his life, finally World Tour Advice tour guide will
accompany you to visit Khan El Khalili markets, where you can shop for
souvenirs, back to your hotel in Cairo, overnight at the hotel
in Cairo.
DAY
4: Free Day - Dinner Cruise
Relish your delicious breakfast at the hotel, free day for extra tours if want
or for relaxation, at night worldtouradvice Tour Rep will meet you, transfer to
have a dinner in Nile cruise,spellbinding show of Tanoura and belly dancer,
sailing two hours on the Nile back to hotel & overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY
5 Cairo Holidays - Final Departure
Today is the farewell day, Relish the flavor of a yummy breakfast at hotel,
then one of World-tour-advice delegates will lead you to Cairo
International airport, for the final departure, We will miss you, We hope to
see you again.
Included
o Relish
all airport transfers and ground transportation in private modern A/C Vans with
dexterous drivers
o All
sightseeing tours mentioned in the holiday itinerary
o All
tours include entrance fees, Private licensed bilingual speaking tour
guide.
o Four
nights accommodation in 5 stars hotel in Cairo including breakfast.
o Relish
lunch meals during your day tour in Cairo ( Kababa,Kofta, Koshary,
Falafel as per your choice )
o Mineral
water bottles during the tour Services and Charges
Excluded
o Egypt
entry visa
o International
airfare
o Any
optional excursions not mentioned above
o Beverages
not specified
o Entry
fees inside the Giza pyramids and the mummies’ room at the Egyptian Museum.
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