Pyramid City - 4 days

Enjoy a luxury city stay in a city that never ceases to amaze. Sleeping by the foot of the Giza Pyramids in the deluxe 5 star Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel. A fabulous long weekend with a little sightseeing and a lot of relaxing.

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt and the start of your citystay! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to the 5 star Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel and overnight. Overnight - Cairo

The tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings

Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza & the Egyptian Museum

Hello Cairo! Today, enjoy a guided visit to the famous pyramids and lion-headed Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. Whilst here, you can opt to enter inside one of the pyramids, subject to opening. Not built for the purpose of accommodating curious travellers, a visit inside one of the pyramids is hot, humid and not recommended for the claustrophobic! For a real Arabian experience, perhaps opt to hire a camel for a trot across the sands of Giza.

After time for lunch and a little respite we embark upon a guided tour of the famous Egyptian National Museum of Antiquities. In addition to witnessing the priceless funerary treasures of King Tutankhamen, including his legendary solid gold death mask, the museum boasts an amazing and certainly extensive collection of some 120 000 ancient Egyptian artifacts. Also during the visit you can choose to visit the Royal Mummy Room, where 9 royal mummies from the New Kingdom is displayed. Overnight - Cairo (B)

Pyramid City - 4 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!

The solid gold funerary mask of King Tutankhamen at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Day 3: Discover Cairo - your own way

A free day to enjoy Cairo your own way. Consider relaxing by the hotel swimming pool, snapping up a few bargains at the Khan el Khalili bazaar or further sightseeing Cairo with our optional Cairo City tour or a visit to the tomb-strewn Saqqara, home to Zhoser’s step pyramid. The step pyramid was constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC, and was the template for all future pyramid construction, including the Great Pyramids of Giza. Overnight - Cairo (B)

The Mohammad Ali Mosque in Islamic Cairo (also known as the Alabaster Mosque)

Day 4: Cairo

Today marks the conclusion of our arrangement. Enjoy breakfast at leisure before hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to the airport. (B)

Hotels

Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel
Le Meridien Pyramids boasts unparalleled views of the ancient Pyramids of Giza. A mere glance out a guestroom window reveals one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The modern property is surrounded by landscaped gardens, providing a haven of greenery amidst golden sands. Contemporary styled guestrooms offer serene decor coupled with a fresh amenities and a range of guest conveniences. With a peerless choice of restaurants, cuisines and bars, Royal Club floor, expansive swimming pool and spa amenities, floodlit tennis courts, shopping arcade and more, Le Meridien offers a pleasurable respite after a day of sightseeing Cairo's antiquity.

Mena House Oberoi hotel It is possible to upgrade your stay in Cairo to the Mena House Oberoi Hotel, Egypt's most luxurious and historic hotel. Built originally as a hunting lodge in 1869 by the King of Egypt, it was meticulously renovated by the prestigious Oberoi Group. Set in 40 acres of jasmine-scented gardens, the Mena House combines the best of Egypt - old and new with its Arabesque design, furnishings and modern comforts befitting a luxury hotel. Guest rooms are lavishly appointed with traditionally inspired furnishings and the hotel offers a range of restaurants, cafes and bars, poolside eatery, gym, nightclub, tennis court, 18-hole golf course and horse and camel riding from the stables. For further information and prices, please enquire

FROM USD $699

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are valid for stays in a standard double room between 01 May - 30 September.

Pyramids View room upgrades are available as are prices for stays in the Mena House, Oberoi Hotel. Further price reductions are available on our Pyramid City short stay when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group. Please enquire for more details.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Pyramid City - 4 days	USD $699	USD $419

Pyramid City - 4 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!

Bolt-ons

Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.

Tour Bolt-Ons - Alexandria Day Trip

USD $119

Quat Bay Fort in Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast

Carry on your Egyptian affair before or after your tour, with a day tour (with lunch) to amazing Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria boasts wonderful beaches and an impressive seafront corniche, along which are dotted cafes and restaurants, as well as catacombs, souks and relics from a bygone age.

Tour Bolt-Ons - El Alamein Day Trip

USD $119

The World War II cemeteries of El Alamein. In 1942 the Allies under Britain’s field Marshal Montgomery halted the German- Italian advance towards the River Nile. Marked as a major victory for the Allies, though not without loss of life, with some 11,000 killed and 60,000 wounded. We visit the Commonwealth cemetery and recently erected memorials funded by the Australian and New Zealand governments. Through the arches and beyond the gardens, 7,000 white headstones commemorate the Australian, New Zealand and British soldiers who fought and died here.

Experiences

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Live It Local

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul - one of the largest covered markets in the world

Bazaars

Shop til you drop and experience a myriad of different sights, sounds and souvenirs in bustling bazaars around the world. Soak up the atmosphere in the souks of Marrakech, barter for bargains at the ginormous Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or lose yourself in Beijing's Silk Alley Markets. Visit the old covered market in Damascus or get some great souvenirs in Otavalo the handicraft market in Ecuador.

Wonders of the World

Pyramids of Giza

Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the amazing pyramids at Giza are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old when Herodotus the Greek historian visited them (5th century BC).

Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Cairo - city centre and Pyramids area
Egyptian Museum & King Tut's 9kg solid Golden Mask

Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau

What's Included

Breakfast daily
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 4
Guided sightseeing on day 2 conducted by an English speaking Egyptian tour guide, qualified in Egyptology
Entrance fees to all sites inc. (excludes optional entrance fees to the Royal Mummy Room at Egyptian Museum and pyramid interiors should you wish to visit these sites).

3 nights - 5 star Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel. Room upgrades, including Pyramids View are available!
Guided sightseeing of the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

International flights and visa
Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Hotels

Le Meridien Pyramids - Cairo

Le Meridien Pyramids is set in manicured gardens with many of its spacious rooms boasting views of the pyramids. The swimming has waterfalls and four hydro-jets.

Our Rating : Deluxe — Local Rating: 5 Star Hotel