Cairo

The largest city in Africa, formed of two fused governorates, Cairo and Giza. They engulf the Nile River at the bifurcation into its two main branches. It is Giza, on the West bank of the Nile, that hosts one of the seven wonders of the world. On the East, Cairo is the busy capital with thousands of minarets, collection of monumental mosques, churches and synagogues.

Accomodation

For more than one night stay , We propose the accommodation at the central downtown. While for one night, it is wise to save undue traffic time between airport and downtown by choosing one of the hotels in the Heliopolis area (closer to the airport).

Hotel rates per person	4 Star	5 Star
Single occupancy	$85	$175
Double occupancy	$45	$95
Triple occupancy	$40	$90
Prices are per person incl. American breakfast, services charges and all taxes. Contact us for self-catering accommodation available in most cities.

Airport Assistance

The airport, your first contact with a different environment; make it a smooth one and order our Airport Assistance Service: An English speaking representative will greet you before you run into any formality, assist you through the immigration procedures, help you collect your luggage, provide private transportation and check you into your selected hotel. Please forward your flight details, i.e. your airport of arrival, date, flight number and airline.

Price per person: $10 one way.

Recommended Tours

1) Full Day Pyramids (7-8 hrs.) - $85 Drive to the southern outskirt of Guiza to visit the vast necropolis of SAKKARA containing tombs from almost every period of Egyptian history. The STEP PYRAMID of ZOSER is the most conspicuous landmark of the necropolis. After your lunch break , a visit to the three PYRAMIDS OF GUIZEH, SPHINX and the VALLEY TEMPLE.	10) Over day Alexandria (10-12hrs.) - $115 Departure from your hotel at 06:00 Am , 3 hours drive will take you to the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea : ALEXANDRIA . You will start by visiting the National MUSEUM , the newly erected BIBLIOTHEQUA Alexandrina. A lunch break in a sea front restaurant having Sea food as speciality. Afternoon visit to the POMPEY'S PILLAR and the Roman AMPHITHEATER. Return to your hotel in Cairo by road arround 06:00 Pm.
2) Full Day City (7-8 hrs.) - $75 Morning Visit to the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES housing over 250,000 objects of art dating as far as 5000 years of the most important display is the TUT-ANKH-AMON collection of treasuries. Following your lunch break, visit to the MOHAMMED ALY CITADEL erected in 1183 A.D. The ALABASTER MOSQUE of Mohammed Aly is one of the landmarks of CAIRO whose minaret is spotted from any part of the city. Afterwards you will have a free walk in the small streets of KHAN EL KHALILI market (souk).	11) Over day Luxor by Air (12-14hrs.) - $335 Transfer to CAIRO airport for early flight to LUXOR. Arriving LUXOR one hour later, visit the WEST BANK of the Nile to HATCHEPSUT funeral Temple , the Valley of the KINGS and the Colossi of MEMNON. Lunch on the Nile Bank followed by visit KARNAK and LUXOR Temples. Coffee break before catching your early evening flight back to CAIRO.
3) Full Day Pyramids, Museum (7-8 hrs.) - $85 Morning Visit to the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES housing over 250,000 objects of art dating as far as 5000 years of the most important display is the TUT-ANKH-AMON collection of treasuries. Following your lunch break, visit to the three PYRAMIDS OF GUIZEH, SPHINX and the VALLEY TEMPLE.	12) Over Day Ismailia & Tannis (9-10 hrs) - $80 Early departure by road through the North eastern farms of DELTA (138 kms.) to reach the TANIS TEMPLE and TOMBS full of interest for the archaeologically inclined. Another 1 hrs drive (81 kms.) will lead you to ISMAILIA city overlooking the SUEZ CANAL. with its English colonial buildings overlooking the busy man made Suez water way . A seafood lunch, watching the large ships and oil tankers crossing the canal. Before heading back to your hotel in Cairo.
4) Sound & Light Pyramids (3hrs.) - $40 Early evening daily show during which an artistic presentation relies on sound and light to produce inspiring and romantic atmosphere which take you back to events of ancient history. You can listen to the story and circumstances that surrounded the period of PYRAMIDS building.	13) Overday Fayoum & Meidoum (10-11hrs.) - $95 Departure by road in the morning through the WESTERN DESERT to reach the FAYOUM OASIS. Water-wheels which characterizes FAYOUM, LAKE QAROON and the beautiful scenaries of the small village of SELLEEN are typical Egyptian. The loca MUSEUM is an interesting one . Lunch is served on lake QUAROON shore. In the afternoon, visit the MEDIUM PYRAMIDS dating from the 19th Century BC.
5) Half Day Egyptian Museum (5hrs) - $50 Visit the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM of antiquities located in the city centre proper and housing over 250,000 objects of art dating as far as 5000 years.	14) Overnight Desert Safari - $130 A full day and night service including: Transportation for 100Kms. In A/C 4*4 vehicles with driver and guide. Food and water supplies for three meals and snacks , as well as tents and sleeping bags for overnights.
6) Half Day Pyramids (5hrs.) - $52 Visit to the three PYRAMIDS OF GUIZEH, SPHINX and the VALLEY TEMPLE.	15) Overnight Saint Catherine - $240 1 night 2 days trip to SAINT CATHERINE. including escort and transportation. you will be driven to the famous Sinai , land of the three major religions. This Asian part of Egypt was the stage of human conflicts from day One, maintaining in that field the highest record of wars . The MONASTERY & climbing to MOUNTAIN MOSES to enjoy sunrise (place & time of receiving the 10 commandments). The natural scenes both on the way & on site are unique and enhance meditation . Accommodation and meals to be added according to hotel category season.
7) Lunch On A Sailing Restaurant (2hrs.) -$40 During during the course of your tour or from your hotel, transfer to luxurious cruising restaurant where copious buffet lunch is served while sailing in the Nile within CAIRO and the suburbs.	17) Half Day Pharaonic Village (4 hrs) - $35 A village covering the surface of approximately 150,000 sq.m. of an island in the Nile. It was built entirely in the ancient Egyptian style and teems with hundreds of birds and animals known in ancient times, some of which are now completely extinct. 300 Egyptians; practicing all the agricultural and industrial activities with the same tools and implements used in ancient Egypt, inhabit the village. It is surrounded by 5000 trees tall enough to screen all the surrounding vestiges of modern life. The visit is a complete detachment to ancient atmosphere, This is including the village , the tomb and five museum.
8) Dinner & Show On A Cruising Restaurant (3hrs.) - $65 Transfer from your hotel to a Nile Cruising restaurant . International and local delices are displayed in buffet style dinner. Choice of Fish , cattle and chicken as well as vegeterian is available. A pleasant show of belly dancer and local folkloric group will fill the background of your evening.	17) Full Day Car & Driver - $45 An Air conditioned car model 2007+ , with english speaking driver will be at your disposition for 10 hours , within city premises.
9) Full Day Islamic & Coptic Cairo (7-8hrs.) - $75 The gem of Islamic architecture, SULTAN HASSAN MOSQUE, was built over 7902 sq.m & includes Islamic School, library, and dormitory facilities.The MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART with its 65,000 items. Visit the MOALLAKA CHURCH (= Hanging church) dating from the 4TH century so called, as it is built on the pillars of the Roman fort of BABYLON. Visit ABU SERGA CHURCH, which is believed to be built over the place where the Holy Family stayed for shelter.PM Visit the COPTIC MUSEUM where one can find a rare collection of relics, textiles, and manuscripts dating back to early Christian times.

Genarl Considerations:

Rates are subject to change without prior notice, unless contracted.
Rates are expressed in U.S. dollars, per person and based on a minimum of two participants.
Special rates offered as of five participants.
All tour rates include the assistance of a private guide egyptologist and/or assistance of an escort.
Lunch is included only in trips outside Cairo .
All visits and transfers are inclusive of entrance fees to sites, parking fees, tips and/or portages.
All transportation is assured by private A/C cars/coaches approved by the Ministry of Tourism.
Children Policy:
Under four years - free accommodation when sharing parents' room + free tours and transfers.
4 - 12 years - 60% off total services when sharing parents' room.
For more... info@fivestar-egypt.com.