Cairo International Airport 55 min
Saqqara Necropolis (27 min) This large, ancient burial ground features pyramids & the oldest complete stone building complex. Pyramid of Khafre (39 min) Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE. Pyramid of Menkaure (37 min) Smallest of the Great Pyramids, at 65 m., built circa-2490 BCE as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure. Pyramid of Djoser (21 min) The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex. Mosque of Muhammad Ali (36 min) Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs. The Hanging Church (29 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. The Egyptian Museum (32 min) Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Khan el-Khalili (43 min) Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices. Giza Necropolis (36 min) Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins. The Coptic Museum (29 min) 1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts. Cairo Tower (33 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. Giza Plateau (37 min) Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites. Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo (37 min) Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders. Great Sphinx of Giza (39 min) Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body. The Grand Egyptian Museum (33 min) Museum, ancient egypt, and ancient history |