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Cairo for Foodies 02 May, 2025

Independent/Tailor-Made / Egypt

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Travel between 1 January & 31 May, 2025 to enjoy these sacings.

Settle into your first-class hotel along the River Nile and embark on this delicious 6-day Cairo vacation, discovering the rich flavours and history of Egypt’s historic capital. 

Make your way into the enchanting interior of the Cheops Pyramid, inspecting the burial chambers entrenched with ancient Egyptian history. Marvel at the Great Sphinx of Giza before continuing to Memphis, the former capital of Upper and Lower Egypt approximately 5,000 years ago, home to some of the world’s oldest and best-preserved sites. Continue to the famous step pyramid of Kind Zoser in Sakkara, the first pyramid built in ancient Egypt, preceding those in Giza by multiple centuries, before uncovering the story of the Cheops, Kephren, and Mukerinos pyramids told by an unforgettable sound and light show. 

Embark on an authentic food tour of Cairo, venturing from the historic Tahrir Square through the Haussman-inspired street of Downtown Cairo, indulging in delectable local food and drinks. Enjoy a variety of different dishes, including kushari (a popular Egyptian dish with pasta, rice, and lentils), fresh juices, and local baklava as you discover Cairo’s rich gastronomy and culture. Continue your adventure with a memorable River Nile cruise, highlighted by a delicious open buffet, live music, and a belly dancer performance.

Explore The Grand Egyptian Museum GEM before your cooking class, where you’ll have the chance to cook authentic Egyptian dishes. Explore the 12 Main Galleries of the GEM, showcasing 15,000 artifacts across four sections. Journey from early societies, divine kings, pyramids, and afterlife beliefs to the resurgence of centralized power and expanded funerary practices. Experience Egypt's imperial peak with elaborate afterlife beliefs, ending with the fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman traditions.

Cap off your time in Cairo with a full-day tour of Medieval Cairo. Walk through the old gates of Cairo into Al Moez Street, witnessing its heritage unfold at its mausoleums, mosques, palaces, and schools dating from the Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluke, and Ottoman eras. Share a lunch at the scenic Al Azhar Park before visiting the Ibn Tulun Mosque, Egypt’s oldest intact mosque dating to the ninth century with a unique spiral minaret.

Highlights

Departures

Departs from Cairo: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 5 nights in first-class accommodations in Cairo
  • Private Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara with lunch 
  • Private Pyramids Sound and Light Show 
  • Private Half Day Egyptian Museum 
  • Bellies En Route 
  • Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo 
  • Private  Half Day Old Cairo Synagogue and Churches 
  • Half Day Cooking Class 
  • Private  Full Day Medieval Cairo  

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees if applicable

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Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

Cairo Airport to Cairo - City Centre

 

Ramses Hilton

5 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Full Breakfast

Located on the banks of the River Nile, the Ramses Hilton hotel is a stunning destination in the heart of Cairo. Take in views of the Nile and the Pyramids from this Egypt hotel's 36th-floor Windows on the World restaurant. Relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy coffee and pastries at the Garden Court Café. The Ramses Hilton hotel boasts a British-style pub, an Indian restaurant, a shopping Galleria and Executive Lounge.

Ramses Hilton

Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara with Lunch

Today you will be taken on a full day tour that will first take you to the Pyramids and Sphinx which were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the seven wonders of the world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average Of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers & artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren(2620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone; standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. You will then head off to Memphis which served as the capital of Upper and Lower Egypt some 5,000 years ago during the 1st Dynasty. Menes, the first pharaoh of this dynasty, built a great white-walled palace & the Temple of Ptah here. Then onto Sakkara one of the most exciting historical and archaeological area in all of Egypt is Sakkara , situated about 12 miles South West of Cairo. The site is dominated by the famous step pyramid of King Zoser. It was the first pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries and is the work of the famous pharaonic architect, Imhotep. You will have the opportunity to stop for lunch at a local spot during the day.

 

Pyramids Sound and Light Show

The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the City of the Dead for five thousand years. The show depicts the story of building the Pyramids of Cheops, Kephren, Mykerinos and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Nefertiti, Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten and Tut Ankh Amon.

Half Day Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian museum was built during the reign of Khedive Abbass Helmi II in 1897, and opened its doors on November 15th, 1902. Today, the museum contains the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Exhibited are over 120,000 objects from the Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and the treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. A special "Hidden Treasures" exhibit in the museum's redesigned basement features more than 150 artifacts on display for the first time.

 

Bellies En Route

Today your food discovery tour begins at the historic Tahrir Square and continues through the Haussman-inspired streets of Downtown Cairo. There will be four stops for different foods and drinks, where you will discover more about Egyptian food and history. You'll try a variety of different food including kushari (a popular Egyptian dish with pasta, rice and lentils), fresh juices and local baklava during this two hour tour. Make sure you're hungry when you start as you'll be very full by the end!

 

Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo

You are transferred to the Nile Bank to board the cruise for two hours sailing on the Nile. Enjoy the cruise at night, together with live music while open buffet dinner is served. After dinner, a belly dancer performs with a professional Oriental band and singer.

Half Day The Grand Egyptian Museum GEM - 4 Hours

Be part of this monumental moment as Egypt's history comes to life on October 16th, 2024. From ancient cultures to majestic dynasties, provide your clients a remarkable journey through the ages. Historical Scope: The 12 Main Galleries span Egypt's entire ancient history, showcasing 15,000 artifacts. These galleries are divided into four main sections: 1. Prehistoric to The Second Intermediate Period: This section explores the rise of early societies and the powerful royal legacies who united Egypt and built the first pyramids. Societies during this era were highly stratified, with the king seen as a god-like figure who maintained order. Beliefs centered on the afterlife and the king's divine role in ensuring cosmic balance, with monumental tombs and temples reflecting the deep connection between rulers and the gods. Egypt's illustrious Old Kingdom gave way to the First Intermediate Period, marked by a fragmented era and the emergence of powerful provincial governors. 2. Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period: This section displays the resurgence of centralized power and royal legacies. Society became more inclusive, as ordinary people began to gain access to elaborate funerary practices previously reserved for royalty. Beliefs in the afterlife expanded, with the common people seeking divine protection through ritual objects, texts, and burial traditions to secure their place in the afterworld. 3. New Kingdom: This era marked the height of Egypt's imperial power, with royal legacies of warrior-kings like Ramesses II and queens like Hatshepsut. Egyptian society was rich and diverse, expanding through military conquests and trade. Beliefs in the afterlife grew more elaborate, with gods like Amun-Ra receiving grand offerings and temples reflecting the pharaoh's divine connection, ensuring their eternal place among the gods. 4. Third Intermediate to Graeco-Roman Period: As Egypt transitioned into foreign rule, society adapted with a fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman traditions. The royal legacies of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, ending with the reign of Cleopatra, exemplify the blending of Egyptian and foreign influences. Beliefs persisted in the enduring power of the gods and the afterlife, even as new cultural influences shaped religious practices, art, and burial traditions.

 

Half Day Cooking Class

If you're looking for something beyond the typical tourist sites in Cairo, this cooking class is highly recommended. This class offers guests the chance to try their hand at cooking authentic Egyptian food as well as other Middle Eastern dishes. With hands-on instruction, recipes to take home, and of course a chance to sample your dishes, this tour is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Today you will enjoy a medieval atmosphere while walking through the old gates of Cairo into Al Moez Street with its heritage of mausoleums, mosques, palaces and schools dating from Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluke and Ottoman Eras. Cross Al Azhar Street to visit the caravansary-like Wekalet el Ghoury, and the Mamluke Style housed of Zeinab Khatoun. Have lunch at Al Azhar Park amid the minarets of Cairo and the Citadel panorama. After lunch visit the Ibn Tulun mosque, being the oldest intact mosque standing in Egypt dating to the ninth century and characterized by its unique spiral minaret copied from the mosque of Samaraa. Add to your knowledge of Cairo's old houses by a visit to the Next door Gayer Anderson Museum, one of the famous locations where the James Bond film "The Spy who Loved Me" was shot.

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