The dry wind slowly carries the color of the sand
Walking through a quiet time while following the distant light of the water
Just a little away from the city, the world becomes so much wider
—
A short trip from Cairo reveals another Egypt different from the Nile valley. This journey lets you feel the history of a land that has long flourished as a center of agriculture and trade, visiting ruins of ancient cities and pyramids scattered across vast oasis areas and desert nature reserves. Spend a day touching Egypt's unknown depth amid landscapes woven of lakes and sand dunes and the tranquil time left in the remains of ancient cities.
Signature points
History of the oasis where ancient cities sleep
Faiyum has prospered as a center of agriculture and trade since ancient Egyptian times. At the ruins of Karanis and surrounding ancient city sites, you can see a picture of provincial Egypt different from the royal capitals. Encounter traces of ancient life in the quiet landscapes dotted with pyramids and urban ruins.
Also covering Cairo's classics like Giza and the Museum
Also thoroughly visit Cairo's standard spots such as the Giza pyramids and museums, highlights of travel in Egypt. Even first-time visitors won't miss these classic sights, and the itinerary is designed to let you feel the scale of history.
Time to walk Cairo's maze-like old city
In Cairo's old city, lined with Islamic architecture, feel the atmosphere of the city as you wander narrow alleys, historic mosques, and bazaars. Touch the layers of history that remain in the bustle of a major city and experience a 'living Egypt' different from archaeological sites.
After arrival in Cairo, you will need to obtain a visa at the airport.
Our tour assistant will come to guide you; please wait in front of immigration.
After that, our staff "Tour Assistant" will accompany you to the hotel (will assist with check-in).
Private Car Transfer
Our staff "Tour Assistant" will accompany you to the hotel (will assist with check-in).
[English Assistant]
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
Breakfast
The Three Great Pyramids of Giza (World Heritage)
The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are magnificent structures symbolizing ancient Egypt. These massive stone buildings, constructed in antiquity, still exude an overwhelming presence and testify to the advanced techniques of the ancient civilization and the power of the monarchy.
[Japanese Guide]
Special Panoramic Viewpoint Overlooking Seven Pyramids
A lookout point on a desert hill from which you can see multiple groups of pyramids scattered around Giza. It is a popular spot for photography, offering a sweeping view of the pyramids set against the vast desert and the city contrasts.
[Japanese Guide]
Sphinx Mortuary Temple / The Sphinx
An ancient temple ruin made of massive stone blocks, closely associated with the Sphinx and considered a religious facility. The orderly rows of stone columns and chambers give a sense of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs.
The Sphinx is a colossal stone statue about 70 meters long, depicting a human head on a lion's body, and is an emblem of ancient Egyptian civilization. Believed to have been built during the time of Pharaoh Khafre, it stands on the Giza plateau as a symbol of royal dignity and guardianship.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Located in central Cairo, this museum houses many precious artifacts from ancient Egypt. Exhibits of high historical value, including Tutankhamun's golden mask, mummies, and funerary goods, are displayed, making it a representative cultural institution where visitors can experience the grandeur of the ancient civilization.
[Japanese Guide]
Muhammad Ali Mosque
A magnificent mosque located within Cairo's Citadel. The interior, lit by enormous chandeliers, is enveloped in a magical atmosphere, and the beautiful Ottoman-style decorations are highlights. Situated on a hill, it is also known as a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the city.
[Japanese Guide]
Saladin's Citadel
A fortress built in the 12th century by the Islamic hero Saladin, which long served as Cairo's political and military center. Historic buildings such as the Muhammad Ali Mosque remain within the citadel, and from the hilltop you can overlook the city of Cairo. It is an important site symbolizing Cairo's history.
[Japanese Guide]
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A historic market dating back to the 14th century and a representative traditional souk of Cairo. A wide variety of goods such as spices, lamps, accessories, and souvenirs are sold, and the maze-like alleys are filled with lively atmosphere. It is a spot where you can experience Egypt's market culture.
[Japanese Guide]
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day3
Breakfast
Grand Egyptian Museum
One of the world's largest archaeology museums built in Giza. It systematically displays an enormous collection including Tutankhamun's funerary items, allowing visitors to learn about ancient Egyptian civilization in chronological order. Its modern architecture and location with views of the pyramids are also attractive features.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Abu Serga Church (Church of St. Sergius)
A Coptic church in Cairo's old city, said to be the place where the Holy Family took refuge during their stay in Egypt. Underground, a worship area believed to be that cave remains, and it is known as an important pilgrimage site where one can feel the history of early Christianity.
[Japanese Guide]
Hanging Church
A representative Coptic Orthodox church in Cairo's old city, called the "Hanging Church" because it was built above the gate of a Roman fortress. Its beautiful wooden ceiling and intricate icon decorations are highlights, and it is a historic church symbolizing Egypt's Christian culture.
[Japanese Guide]
Ben Ezra Synagogue
A historic Jewish synagogue in Cairo's old city. It is said to be built on the site where the Biblical Moses was found in the river. It became famous for the discovery of the valuable document collection known as the "Cairo Geniza," and is an important place that conveys the history of Jewish culture.
[Japanese Guide]
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day4
Breakfast
Private Car Transfer
Travel to the Fayoum Oasis with a Japanese-speaking guide
Egypt - Faiyum Oasis
Fayoum Oasis
A vast oasis region southwest of Cairo that prospered as an agricultural and trade center since ancient times. It features lakes and rural landscapes and is also known for ancient ruins and fossil sites. It is a region where you can experience Egypt's nature and traditional ways of life distinct from the city.
Karanis
An ancient city ruin in the Fayoum region that flourished from the Ptolemaic to the Roman periods. Excavations have revealed remains of houses, temples, and granaries, providing insight into the daily life of the citizens at the time. The ruins spread across the desert give a sense of what a provincial city in ancient Egypt was like.
[Japanese Guide]
Wadi El Rayan
A nature reserve southwest of the Faiyum, known for its waterfalls which are rare in Egypt. The scenery of waterfalls connecting two lakes and sand dunes is beautiful, and the area is rich in nature with wild birds and wildlife.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Hawara Pyramid
A pyramid built by Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty. The huge adjacent structure known as the "Labyrinth" was recorded by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus and was regarded as an astonishing work of architecture in the ancient world.
[Japanese Guide]
Pyramid of El Lahun
A pyramid built during the Middle Kingdom by Senusret II of the 12th Dynasty. It was constructed at a strategic point linking the Nile farmlands and the Faiyum, and many materials related to ancient life and construction have been discovered at the nearby remains of the workers' village.
[Japanese Guide]
Private car transfer
After the tour, transfer to Cairo by private car.
Egypt - cairo
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day5
Breakfast
Private car transfer
After checking out of the hotel, you will head to Cairo International Airport with local staff.
They will assist you with check-in at the airport.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：×
Day1
10/11(Sat)
Egypt - cairo
After arrival in Cairo, you will need to obtain a visa at the airport.
Our tour assistant will come to guide you; please wait in front of immigration.
After that, our staff "Tour Assistant" will accompany you to the hotel (will assist with check-in).
Private Car Transfer
Our staff "Tour Assistant" will accompany you to the hotel (will assist with check-in).
[English Assistant]
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
10/12(Sun)
Breakfast
The Three Great Pyramids of Giza (World Heritage)
The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are magnificent structures symbolizing ancient Egypt. These massive stone buildings, constructed in antiquity, still exude an overwhelming presence and testify to the advanced techniques of the ancient civilization and the power of the monarchy.
[Japanese Guide]
Special Panoramic Viewpoint Overlooking Seven Pyramids
A lookout point on a desert hill from which you can see multiple groups of pyramids scattered around Giza. It is a popular spot for photography, offering a sweeping view of the pyramids set against the vast desert and the city contrasts.
[Japanese Guide]
Sphinx Mortuary Temple / The Sphinx
An ancient temple ruin made of massive stone blocks, closely associated with the Sphinx and considered a religious facility. The orderly rows of stone columns and chambers give a sense of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs.
The Sphinx is a colossal stone statue about 70 meters long, depicting a human head on a lion's body, and is an emblem of ancient Egyptian civilization. Believed to have been built during the time of Pharaoh Khafre, it stands on the Giza plateau as a symbol of royal dignity and guardianship.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Located in central Cairo, this museum houses many precious artifacts from ancient Egypt. Exhibits of high historical value, including Tutankhamun's golden mask, mummies, and funerary goods, are displayed, making it a representative cultural institution where visitors can experience the grandeur of the ancient civilization.
[Japanese Guide]
Muhammad Ali Mosque
A magnificent mosque located within Cairo's Citadel. The interior, lit by enormous chandeliers, is enveloped in a magical atmosphere, and the beautiful Ottoman-style decorations are highlights. Situated on a hill, it is also known as a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the city.
[Japanese Guide]
Saladin's Citadel
A fortress built in the 12th century by the Islamic hero Saladin, which long served as Cairo's political and military center. Historic buildings such as the Muhammad Ali Mosque remain within the citadel, and from the hilltop you can overlook the city of Cairo. It is an important site symbolizing Cairo's history.
[Japanese Guide]
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A historic market dating back to the 14th century and a representative traditional souk of Cairo. A wide variety of goods such as spices, lamps, accessories, and souvenirs are sold, and the maze-like alleys are filled with lively atmosphere. It is a spot where you can experience Egypt's market culture.
[Japanese Guide]
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day3
10/13(Mon)
Breakfast
Grand Egyptian Museum
One of the world's largest archaeology museums built in Giza. It systematically displays an enormous collection including Tutankhamun's funerary items, allowing visitors to learn about ancient Egyptian civilization in chronological order. Its modern architecture and location with views of the pyramids are also attractive features.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Abu Serga Church (Church of St. Sergius)
A Coptic church in Cairo's old city, said to be the place where the Holy Family took refuge during their stay in Egypt. Underground, a worship area believed to be that cave remains, and it is known as an important pilgrimage site where one can feel the history of early Christianity.
[Japanese Guide]
Hanging Church
A representative Coptic Orthodox church in Cairo's old city, called the "Hanging Church" because it was built above the gate of a Roman fortress. Its beautiful wooden ceiling and intricate icon decorations are highlights, and it is a historic church symbolizing Egypt's Christian culture.
[Japanese Guide]
Ben Ezra Synagogue
A historic Jewish synagogue in Cairo's old city. It is said to be built on the site where the Biblical Moses was found in the river. It became famous for the discovery of the valuable document collection known as the "Cairo Geniza," and is an important place that conveys the history of Jewish culture.
[Japanese Guide]
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day4
10/14(Tue)
Breakfast
Private Car Transfer
Travel to the Fayoum Oasis with a Japanese-speaking guide
Egypt - Faiyum Oasis
Fayoum Oasis
A vast oasis region southwest of Cairo that prospered as an agricultural and trade center since ancient times. It features lakes and rural landscapes and is also known for ancient ruins and fossil sites. It is a region where you can experience Egypt's nature and traditional ways of life distinct from the city.
Karanis
An ancient city ruin in the Fayoum region that flourished from the Ptolemaic to the Roman periods. Excavations have revealed remains of houses, temples, and granaries, providing insight into the daily life of the citizens at the time. The ruins spread across the desert give a sense of what a provincial city in ancient Egypt was like.
[Japanese Guide]
Wadi El Rayan
A nature reserve southwest of the Faiyum, known for its waterfalls which are rare in Egypt. The scenery of waterfalls connecting two lakes and sand dunes is beautiful, and the area is rich in nature with wild birds and wildlife.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Hawara Pyramid
A pyramid built by Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty. The huge adjacent structure known as the "Labyrinth" was recorded by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus and was regarded as an astonishing work of architecture in the ancient world.
[Japanese Guide]
Pyramid of El Lahun
A pyramid built during the Middle Kingdom by Senusret II of the 12th Dynasty. It was constructed at a strategic point linking the Nile farmlands and the Faiyum, and many materials related to ancient life and construction have been discovered at the nearby remains of the workers' village.
[Japanese Guide]
Private car transfer
After the tour, transfer to Cairo by private car.
Egypt - cairo
Fairmont Nile City Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day5
10/15(Wed)
Breakfast
Private car transfer
After checking out of the hotel, you will head to Cairo International Airport with local staff.
They will assist you with check-in at the airport.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：× DIN：×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As described in the itinerary
Flight (Int'l)
None
Flight (Dom.)
None
Railway
None
Bus
None
Car
As described in the itinerary
Ferry/Boat
None
Other transp
None
Guide / Assistant
As described in the itinerary
Activity
As described in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：4 LUN：3 DIN：0
As described in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
4 nights accommodation at a Cairo hotel
Meals as listed (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner)
Entrance fees to sightseeing facilities as listed
Airport English assistant
Egyptologist guide who speaks Japanese
Airport transfers
One bottle of mineral water per day from Day 1 to Day 5
Excludes (Others)
Drinks during meals
Items not listed
Optional/activity fees
Tips for tour assistants (excluding the tour guide), drivers, boat staff, and hotel bellmen
