Cairo International Airport 43 min
Giza Necropolis (23 min) Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins. Pyramid of Khafre (26 min) Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE. Great Sphinx of Giza (25 min) Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body. The Coptic Museum (17 min) 1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts. Giza Plateau (24 min) Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites. Cairo Tower (16 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. The Hanging Church (17 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. Al Azhar Park (27 min) Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views. The Grand Egyptian Museum (17 min) Museum, ancient egypt, and ancient history Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo (25 min) Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders. Pyramid of Menkaure (27 min) Smallest of the Great Pyramids, at 65 m., built circa-2490 BCE as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure. The Egyptian Museum (15 min) Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Mosque of Muhammad Ali (25 min) Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs. Khan el-Khalili (25 min) Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices. ميدان التحرير (16 min) Historic square & site of revolution lined with offices, university buildings & antiquities museum. |