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The GEM Complex is now offering limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior spaces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening. The Grand Egyptian Museum also known as the Giza Museum, is an archaeological museum under construction in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. The Museum will host over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, and many pieces will be displayed for the first time. With 81,000 m2 (872,000 sq ft) of floor space, it will be the world's largest archeological museum. It is being built as part of a new master plan for the Giza Plateau, known as "Giza 2030".

You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the Coptic Cairo where you can see some churches like the hanging church which dates back to the 7 century built on the top of one of the towers of the Roman fortress. Then you continue to see St George church also built on a tower of the same fortress and has a circular shape. You will explore the Crept Church or St Sergios church which has the cave where the holy family had as a shelter or a hidden place from the Romans at that time. You will visit St Barbara church which was built in the 5th or the 6th century. You will see the unique synagogue in the place of Ben Ezra. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Then you will be driven to see the Monastery of St Simon which has 7 churches the most important are the summer and the winter churches, both were dug in the mountain having the shape of caves.

You will be picked up from the hotel to have a city tour for the Egyptian Museum, The Citadel of Saladin, The Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Khan Elkhalili Bazaar. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. We will take you to one of the most remarkable sites in Cairo the Egyptian Museum located in Tahrir square which includes fabulous antiquities and artifacts . Your guide will take you through the champers with stops at the main highlights of the museum. The Muhammad Ali Mosque or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt.

Drive to the foot of Mount Sinai to visit St. Catherine Monastery, the oldest continuously working Christian monastery in the world. Visit Dahab on the Red Sea for lunch before returning to your ship.

Al-Muizz li-Din Allah al-Fatimi Street or al-Muizz Street for short, is a major north-to-south street in the walled city of historic Cairo, Egypt. It is one of Cairo's oldest streets as it dates back to the foundation of the city (not counting the earlier Fustat) by the Fatimid dynasty in the 10th century, under their fourth caliph, Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah (after whom the street is named). The Mosque of al-Hakim is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985–1021), the sixth Fatimid caliph and 16th Ismaili Imam. Construction of the mosque was originally started by Caliph al-'Aziz, the son of al-Mu'izz and the father of al Hakim, in 990 AD. It was completed in 1013 by al-Hakim, which is why it is named after him. Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era. The bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

Full description Meet your Egyptologist in your hotel lobby and depart in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau. The tour begins by exploring the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will visit the Pyramid of Cheops (The Great Pyramid of Giza), the largest pyramid in the world. Continue your tour with visits to the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos. Take some unforgettable photos in the panoramic view area and have fun taking trick photos. Learn the architectural significance and fascinating history of these magnificent structures. While on the Giza Plateau, you will see The Great Sphinx of Giza and learn about the mystery of one of the oldest and largest sculptures in the world. Visit the Valley temple of the king Khafra where his body was mummified.

You will be picked up from the hotel to have a city tour in Cairo. The Cairo Tower is a free-standing concrete tower in Cairo, Egypt. At 187 m (614 ft), it was the tallest structure in Egypt for 37 years until 1998, when it was surpassed by the Suez Canal overhead powerline crossing. It was the tallest structure in North Africa for 21 years until 1982, when it was surpassed by the Nador transmitter in Morocco. It was the tallest structure in Africa for one year until 1962, when it was surpassed by Sentech Tower in South Africa. Talaat Harb Street is a historic street in downtown Cairo, Egypt, connecting Tahrir Square and Talaat Harb Square. Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

It is a shopping tour, you can visit all of the certificated place which are controlled by the Egyptian government. You will visit the papyrus gallery, the cartouch factory and learn about the meaning of the different names according to the Egyptian belief. You will also visit the cotton shops where you will see everything is made from the Egyptian cotton. You will also visit the oil factory and enjoy the beautiful smells of the different incenses. You have the opportunity to visit the spices shop to figure out all the different spices.

You will be picked up from your hotel and will explore some Islamic sites of Al ElBayt in Cairo You will visit the Mausoleum and the Mosque of Imam ElShafi. The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is a mausoleum dedicated to Imam Al-Shafi’i, one of the four Sunni Imams who founded the Shafi’i Sunni Islamic school of jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi’i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance. Then you will explore the Mosque of ElSayyida Nafisa. It is built to commemorate Sayyida Nafisa, an acclaimed Islamic scholar and member of the bayt (household) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The mosque has Sayyida Nafisa's mausoleum inside. Along with the necropolis around it, it is listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Historic Cairo. Then you will visit ElSayyida Sakina Mosque. Mosque of Sayyida Sakina Bent El Husein is one of the popular placed in Cairo.Then you will visit Khan Elkhalili Market

Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times. The Dahshur pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids. The first of the Dahshur pyramids was the Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC), built under the rule of King Sneferu. King Sneferu ordered the building of the second pyramid of Dahshur, the Red Pyramid. Memphis or Men-nefer was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw ("north"). It is an open museum now contains the statue of Ramses the second and the Sphinx of Memphis.

You will be picked up from the hotel to visit the famous mosques in Cairo. The Muhammad Ali Mosque or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. Al-Rifa'i Mosque is located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. Now, it is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family. The Mosque of al-Hakim is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 985 and 1021 AD. The Mosque of Ahmed ibn Tulun is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area. Then you will visit Khan Elkhalili Market. The most attractive site

Enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkawra the most famous pyramids in Egypt. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx the biggest statue in Egypt. Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period including the golden collection of king Tut. At morning in the next day you will be picked up from your hotel, to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family. You will visit the hanging church, St Barbara church, the Crept Church and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. visit The monastery of St. Simon in Cairo There are seven cave churches carved into the nearby Moqattam Mountain. Visit the street of Elmo ez and Khan Elkhalili Market

In three days tour we will make your dreams come true. You will picked up to explore Giza plateau where you will see the only surviving of the seven wonders of the world, The Great pyramid of king Khufu. You will see the other sites in Giza including the Great Sphinx. You will continue in the first day to explore Sakkara pyramids and the site of the Ancient Capital of Memphis. And have lunch. The second day tour you will visit the Egyptian Museum to see the most valuable collection of the ancient Egyptian civilizationThen you will go to the citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali and finally you will be able to learn how to bargain in Khan Elkhalili Bazaar. Have lunch In the third day you will visit the Civilization Museum to learn about the different aspects of the Egyptian civilization and of course you will see the royal mummies. Then you will visit the Coptic Cairo where you will see some of the old churches including the Crept Church where the holy family hid. Have lunch

You will be able to see all the highlights in 3 major cities in Egypt. Cairo where you will visit the Coptic area which has the most popular churches in Egypt one of them is the Cave church, you will see also the Egyptian museum abd the Islamic Cairo including the citadel of Saladin, the mosque of Mohamed Ali and the old market of Khan Elkhalili. In Giza you will explore the pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Khefren, and Mechrenius. You are also able to visit Sakkara archeological site and the ancient site of Memphis. In Luxor you will explore the valley of the kings, Queen Hatshepsuit temple and the giant statues of Memnon, that s in one day and in the second day tour in Luxor you will visit the temple of Luxor and the temples of Karnak. In your stay in Egypt you will enjoy the lunch meal every day with different traditional Egyptian foods. Accommodation in the hotels in Cairo and Luxor is on bed and breakfast.

Meet your expert knowledge guide in your hotel lobby and depart in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau. The tour begins by exploring the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will visit the Pyramid of Cheops (The Great Pyramid of Giza), the largest pyramid in the world. Continue your tour with visits to the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos. Learn the architectural significance and fascinating history of these magnificent structures. You will take some unforgettable photos in the panoramic view area where you will have an optional for a camel ride for 30 minutes to the six pyramids panorama. While on the Giza Plateau, you will see The Great Sphinx of Giza and learn about the mystery of one of the oldest and largest sculptures in the world. You will have an hour of Quad bike ride to places around the pyramids you can't reach by the traditional transportation to have some unforgettable photos.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our guide to drive to Fayoum Oasis. You have the opportunity to stop to visit the Museum of Kom Oshim to enjoy learning about the long ancient history of the city of Fayoum. You continue to see the largest salty lake in Egypt, Qaroun Lake. Enjoy watching the various birds which immigrate to Fayoum Oasis regularly. You will continue driving to get to Wadi ElRayyan National Park which has some magnificent sceneries of the nature, like the water falls and the two lakes, the large and the small lakes. You will enjoy a boat ride in the lake and watch more birds and take some unforgettable photos for yourself. You will have your lunch in a local good restaurant. After that you will drive back to your hotel in Cairo.