Cairo International Airport 55 min
Cairo Tower (29 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. Pyramid of Khafre (14 min) Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE. The Grand Egyptian Museum (13 min) Museum, ancient egypt, and ancient history Pyramid of Menkaure (16 min) Smallest of the Great Pyramids, at 65 m., built circa-2490 BCE as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure. Mosque of Muhammad Ali (36 min) Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs. The Egyptian Museum (29 min) Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Giza Plateau (13 min) Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites. Khufu Ship (13 min) Ancient Egyptian ship buried near a Great Pyramid as transport to the afterlife, now in a museum. Giza Necropolis (12 min) Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins. The Hanging Church (31 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. 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. Khan el-Khalili (39 min) Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices. Giza Pyramids (12 min) Camels, ancient egypt, archaeological site, tomb, and ancient history Saqqara Necropolis (47 min) This large, ancient burial ground features pyramids & the oldest complete stone building complex. Great Sphinx of Giza (19 min) Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body. |