Cairo International Airport 44 min
Mosque of Muhammad Ali (26 min) Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs. Giza Plateau (32 min) Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites. Khan el-Khalili (33 min) Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices. The Coptic Museum (19 min) 1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts. Pyramid of Menkaure (34 min) Smallest of the Great Pyramids, at 65 m., built circa-2490 BCE as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure. Giza Necropolis (31 min) Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins. The Hanging Church (19 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. The Egyptian Museum (24 min) Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Pyramid of Djoser (46 min) The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex. Great Sphinx of Giza (33 min) Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body. Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo (27 min) Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders. Pyramid of Khafre (33 min) Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE. Al Azhar Park (30 min) Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views. Saqqara Necropolis (53 min) This large, ancient burial ground features pyramids & the oldest complete stone building complex. Cairo Tower (25 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. |