pyramid city 5 star - 4 days

Tour Information
Starts in: Cairo
Ends in: Cairo
Prices and Departures: Click Here
Local Payment Required: No
Breakfast: 3, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
Hotel rating: 5
Tour Guide: Yes, at sights of antiquity (day 2)

Day 1: Cairo
Welcome to Egypt and the start of your citystay! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to the
5 star Le Meridien Pyramids or Mena House Oberoi hotel and overnight.

Day 2: Pyramids, Saqqara & Egyptian Museum
Cairo - breakfast. 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. Continuing to tomb-strewn Saqqara, we explore the many tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid. Constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 27 BC, this was the template for all future pyramid construction.

Continuing into the city centre, we enjoy a guided tour of the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, you’ll see the priceless funerary treasures of King Tutankhamen, including his legendary solid gold death mask. Remainder of day free. Overnight - Cairo.

Day 3: Explore or relax
Cairo - breakfast. Free day to enjoy Cairo your way. Perhaps enjoy an optional Cairo city tour. There are also plenty of cabs available from you hotel to take you into central Cairo. Perhaps check out the bargains at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Overnight - Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo
Cairo - breakfast. Hotel check out and included onward transfer to airport.

FANCY A LONG WEEKEND?
Our Pyramid City Stay can start any day of the year. It is also possible to divide the sightseeing arrangements offered on day 2 over the duration of day 2 and day 3. Should this be more to your liking, please let us know at time of booking. We are also more than happy to add extra nights or amend the featured sightseeing program to cater for your special 4 day stay!

Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel

Le Méridien Pyramids boasts unparalleled views of the majestic, 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

In the shadow of the Great pyramid in Cairo lies 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 golfcourse and horse and camel riding from the stables.