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Cairo is the unique capital of Egypt. Famous in Arabic language “Al-Qahira” which means the conqueror, it has a lot of Minarets and this is the reason they called it the “City of the Thousand Minaret”. Cairo contains many great ancient and modern monuments, and has become an open museum of Pharaonic, Christian, and Islamic antiquities.
The Egyptian history has a lot to discover, where you can scout the great sites of Cairo, be witness for the glory of Giza Pyramids and the mighty Sphinx, or immerse by visiting the Egyptian Museum, which is the largest antiquities museum in the middle east and contains the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world, see the Islamic Cairo and visit al-Azhar street , Citadel of Salah el Din, Wikala of al-Ghouri and Khan El-Kalili, you have a chance to buy beautiful souvenirs, delve into the amazing Christian old churches such as, the Hanging Church built over the towers of Babylon fortification, Abu Serga church that built over the crypt of the holy family while their flight to Egypt, the Jewish Ben Ezra synagogue and more.
You will fell the endless fun and the excitement only with White Bird Travel which will allow you to explore as much as you can from Cairo wonderful sites and monuments, There is various collection about Pharaonic, Islamic, and Coptic value in one city, it is found only in Cairo, book one of our Cairo tour, or try one of our day tours in Cairo.
Gain the romantic action while cruising on the Nile cruises with Nile dinner trip with the Belly dancer and skirt illustrated With White Bird Travel; discover Cairo at night when the city is dotted with bright lights.
Of course Cairo is well-known as the sleepless city, you will have infinity fun in luxurious restaurants, shopping malls that makes you excited and never bored.
Egyptian Musueum
Feel happiness and enthusiasm with the most popular place in Egypt is the historical Egyptian Museum, you can see the development of the Egyptian dynasties through its various halls that is full of amazing pieces, the treasure of Tutankhamen the young king
Giza Pyramids
The wonderful pyramids of Giza are located in the Giza Plateau, one of the most wonderful landmarks in Egypt that you should visit. Leave the stresses of life and meditate on your eyes and mind by watching the most exciting pyramids around the world
Memphis City
The City of Memphis is located in the southern side of Cairo, 20 kilometers away from the capital. The city of Memphis is the main headquarters of the King and was founded after the unification of the Egyptian lands
Abdeen Palace
Is the one of most famous and gorgeous building in Egypt, This palace enjoys the glory that has transformed it into a wonderful museum, Because of its exquisite design and various historical events witnessed by this magnificent place
Opera House
Experience the implausible adventure in a diverse setting during your visits to more wonderful explorations of the Egyptian Opera House and enjoy watching fine and stylish art that reflects the greatness of Egyptian art
Djoser Step Pyramid
Refresh yourself and clear your mind to visit the step pyramid of Sakkara or the King Djoser and enjoy it with White Bird Travel during the exploration of one of Egypt's greatest monuments
Bent Pyramid
Free from restrictions with White Bird Travel and know Dahshur where is located in the southern part of Memphis, It enjoys a lot of wonderful pyramids and relics, Dahshur was also one of the most famous tombs of the Fourth Dynasty
Cairo Tower
Have strong and enthusiasm tour with White Bird Travel to visit the brightness Cairo tower in Egypt, You get surprised by its height and the amazing views you will see from this high tower, You will be honored to see this great tower located in a place named Al Jazeera in Cairo
Red Pyramid
As Egyptian scientists have said, the Red Pyramid is the world's largest pyramid after the wonderful pyramid of Khufu, known as one of the pyramids of Giza, Dahshur is also a Red Pyramid hosting site
The Musuem Of Islamic Art
Charge your spirit and clear your eyes with a tour to see the Islamic museum of Arts, entertain yourself by seeing the magical and bright artifacts, discover more about ancient Islamic arts with White Bird Travel
Al Moez Street
Egypt has a historic street called Al-Mu'iz Street, the largest Islamic street and the heart of the Fatimid era. Immerse yourself in beautiful antiques and discover the great history of that street
The Coptic Museum
Enjoy relaxation and tranquility in one of the enjoyable places such as the colorful Coptic Museum with its beautiful green gardens. It is the historical museum that was built in Cairo in 1910, and is filled with the largest and richest collection of Christian artwork
The Hanging Church
The famous hanging church is one of the most unique in the world, dating back to the 7th century AD, and has gained its name from its location on two ancient towers and is now above the fortress of Babylon
Khan Khalili
Khan El Khalili Bazar is the most magical and famous place in Egypt that you should visit while you take a tour, with White Bird Travel you can achieve remarkable trip to Khan El Khalili Markets
Citadel Of Salah Al Din
One of the most tourist and archaeological monuments in Egypt is the castle of Salah al-Din, located on Mukattam Hill, and close to central Cairo, the castle of Salah al-Din is an important fortress, built by King Salah Al-Din Al-Ayubi
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Escape form the pressure and let your mind clear with White Bird Travel, have carious and visit the Coptic and ancient church of Ben Ezra synagogue, it is famous for as the oldest church in Cairo
Al Azhar Mosque
Delve into the best place in Egypt in terms of holy sites, Al-Azhar Mosque, the Destination for all who Passionate for studying Sunni mythology and sharia which is located in Al-Hussein Square
Al Hussein Mosque
Al Hussein Mosque has a unique place in the heart of the Egyptians as it has the honorable head of Al Hussein, grandson of prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in a room under the mosque itself
Agriculture Museum
Discover innumerable agricultural tools and plants during your visit to the Agriculture Museum which is showing the agricultural history of Egypt throughout its history, whose tools have been used, dated back to 15,000 years.
Manial Palace Museum
There is an exciting place called Manial Palace that is famous for its owner sad story prince Muhammad Ali who was promised 3 times to rule Egypt and this palace was built for this aim but at the end he died without reaching his desire
Ahmed Shawki Museum
Learn about modern Egyptian arts with White Bird Travel. You will learn about Ahmed Shawqi Museum, which contains glamorous antiquities, and you will learn about the glory of the fine Egyptian arts
Al Rifai Mosque Cairo
With Whit Bird Travel you will be taken to an Islamic tour to learn about Al-Refai mosque and when it was built and built in two stages between 1869 and 1912. It was built in 1869 at a site claimed to be the former Zawyet Al Rufai
Mereruka Mastaba
Visit the most exciting place, the Mereruka Mastaba, located in Saqqara and characterized by its spectacular scenes and colors, which is more attractive than any other Mastaba in Saqqara is a large building resembling the huge palace
Cheops Pyramid
Get the opportunity to visit the biggest pyramid, pyramid of Cheops, it is considered one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, as is known, the Great Pyramid is about 2.3 million stone blocks
Al Ghuri Mosque
With White Bird Travel you will know about Al-Ghouri Mosque it is the mosque that no one pray in it, it is also located at Al-Moez Street. It contains with a complex building Khanqah, Mausoleum, Sabil, Kuttab and Public Bath
Chephren Pyramid
Escape from the pressures of the world with a trip with the White Bird Travel to see and learn more about the Pyramid of Khafra. It is located near the Pyramid of Khufu. Khafra is the heir and son of Khufu
Sulayman Pasha Mosque
Discover the first Mosque that built under the Ottoman rule is Suleiman Pasha Mosque, it is the most wonderful Mosque in Cairo, originally constructed in 1528, and it is a unit of Ottoman armies that entered Egypt in 922 AH /1517
Al Gawhara Palace
You will get the best chance to enjoy a strong view of the Al-Jawhara Palace in Cairo, located on the south side of the Grand Castle of Salah Al-Din, and was considered a private headquarters of Mohammed Ali and built in 1844
Sultan Al Muayyad Mosque
Immerse yourself in Islamic history and get more information about the Sultan Muayyad Mosque, built by the Mamluk Sultan Muayyad Saif Al-din Sheikh, where this mosque is located in an old prison site where he were imprisoned when he was a royal soldier.
Gayer Anderson Museum
Egypt considered the home of different and big amount of Museums, there are a various museums in Egypt, that you will admire with its antiques and monuments too and Gayer Anderson Museum is one of fantastic museums in Egypt
The Mosque Of Sultan Barsbay
Explore Cairo Mosques with White Bird Travel, visit one of the most famous Mosques in Egypt called The Mosque Of Sultan Barsbay it is located in Al-Moez St. at its intersection with Jawhar Al Qaed Street
Mycerinus Pyramid
Visit one of Egypt's wonders, the Mycerinus Pyramid, one of the most attractive ancient Egyptian monuments in the world; the smallest pyramid of the Giza pyramids because they have not completed the construction of this pyramid after the death of the pyramid
Abu Serga Church
Refresh yourself with a spiritual tour to explore the Abu Serga Church, known as the Church of Saints Sergio’s and Bacchus, famous saints who were martyred in Syria during the reign of emperor Maximian in defense of the Christian faith
Helwan Wax Museum
Prepare your luggage to visit one of the best places in Egypt called Helwan Wax Museum it is located in Cairo in an area called Ain Helwan, It is a secret gem place in Egypt depicting ancient Egyptian history in wax, and is one of the finest museums in Egypt
The Nile River
Have a Romantic tour to the Nile River, which is considered the longest river in the world, Ancient Egyptian civilization began on its banks, and ancient Egyptians considered it the source of life, the Nile River playing a vital role in the country's history.
Al Hakim Mosque
Charge your soul by visiting Al Hakim Mosque, it is considered to be the second largest Mosque in Egypt that was constructed in Cairo during the Fatimid dynasty, It was constructed in 990 by the Aziz Bi Al- Allah
OM KALTHOUM MUSEUM
Enjoy the time of high art by visiting Om Kalthoum Museum Located near the Nilometer in the garden of Manasterly Palace in Rawda Island in Giza governorate, its name derives from the most famous Egyptian female singer in the Middle East
MOHAMED ALI PALACE
Muhammad Ali's Palace is a beautiful landmark in Egypt, located in Cairo and owned by Mohammed Ali Basha, founder of modern Egypt, Where he decided to build this palace in a remote location, far from the castle in a Cairo area called Shubra
PYRAMID OF USERKAF
The pyramid of Userkaf is located in Saqqara, a small pyramid about 49 altitudes high and built by King Userkaf. Its name derives from the Pharaonic meaning, in English, of power in his soul
MUHAMMAD ALI MOSQUE
Refresh your soul and mind during your trip to Muhammad Ali Mosque with White Bird Travel and enjoy one of the most famous Egyptian monuments in Cairo, which is one of the most important monuments inside Salah Al Din Castle
UNAS PYRAMID
Enjoy with White Bird Travel the tours to a beautiful attraction in Egypt, marveling at the most mysterious and prosperous discovery in the pyramid of Unas, located in the Saqqara pyramid area, built by King Unas
AMIR QIJMAS AL-ISHAQI MOSQUE
The Prince Qijmas Al-Ishaqi Mosque was established in an area of Cairo called the Red Way, near a place called the Arms Market Street, and Prince Qijmas Al-Ishaqi was a well-known prince and powerful authority in the reign of Qaytbay
MILITARY MUSEUM
Improve your knowledge about the Military life by visiting Military Museum, it is located at the citadel of Salah el Din at Cairo, It is considered one of the largest museums in Cairo, the best evidence of the Egyptian army's victories and the Egyptian soldier's heroism
PYRAMID OF NEFEREFRE
The Pyramid of Neferefre Located in Abu sir in Cairo, it was also called the unfinished pyramid, and many of the Fifth Dynasty pharaohs decided to put their burial relics there, so this pyramid is somehow similar to the Mastaba tomb
AL SILAHDAR MOSQUE
The Suleiman Aga al-Silahdar Mosque is one of the finest mosques in Cairo and is characterized by its unique style, which reflects the combination of the Ottoman Baroque and local Cariene styles.
THE MOSQUE OF AL-BURDAYNI
Al-Burdayni Mosque was founded between 1616 and 1629 by Karim al-Din al-Burdayni, Shafi'i judge, but was completed in 1694 by a wealthy merchant, located on the nearby street of Muhammad Ali to Queen Safiya Mosque.
IMHOTEP MUSEUM
Enjoy the Museum of Pharaonic Art of Imhotep while walking around the charming places with White Bird Travel and find out more about this museum, which is located in Saqqara and opened by Professor Zahi Hawass in 2006
THE ROYAL CARRIAGE MUSEUM
Get more knowledge about the Royal life style in this era by visiting the Royal Carriage Museum in Cairo it is a small museum located within the fortress of Salah Al-Din near the War Museum.
Iput I And Khuit Pyramids
Iput was perhaps the first principal queen of Teti the founder of the Sixth Dynasty, and may have legitimized his ascent to the throne of Egypt, Perhaps she was the daughter of Unas the last king in the Fifth Dynasty and mother of the successor Teti, Pepi I.
Pyramid Of Amenemhet III
The Pyramid of Amenemhet the third is located in Dahshur, Cairo, near the Bent pyramid and was called the Black Pyramid, This pyramid was unfortunately damaged with some cracks in its corridor, the walls and rooms
New Kingdom Necropolis
The cemetery of the New Kingdom is located in Saqqara, dating back to the ages of early families. It is located south of King Zoser’s complex, east of Sekhemkhet compound.
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Find your inner peace by visiting Sultan Hassan Mosque one of the most wonderful Mamluk mosques in Egypt; it is a large complex that acted as a huge school to teach the four sects with a mosque for the students to pray.
The Mosque Of Aytmush
It is one of the most famous mosques in Cairo, built by the Circassian Prince Saif al-Din Aytmush al-Bajasi al-Dhahiri in 1383. The mosque is still used for daily prayer.
Saint Simon The Tanner Monastery
The monastery of St. Simon the Tanner is not very famous, but it is considered one of Cairo's finest monuments, and its name is derived from St. Simon, who lived during the reign of Al-Mu’iz Le Din Allah, the Fatimid caliph.
Japanese Garden
The Japanese Park is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Cairo, situated in a place called Helwan in Cairo; it also sheds light on Japanese architectures, it is very clear in its design, as it contains many Buddha statues
Mosque Of Ibn Tulun
Ibn Tulun mosque is located in a famous place in Cairo called Al Sayedah Zaynab. It was fully constructed in 879 AD on Mount Yashkor by Ahmed Ben Toulon, founder of the Tulunid Dynasty during 868 and 884 AD
Taha Hussein Museum
Taha Hussein is one of the most famous and great Egyptian writers and intellectuals. He was also born in one of the villages in Minya governorate located in the center of Upper Egypt and studied in a traditional and ancient Egyptian place called Al-Kuttab
Djedefre Pyramid
The pyramid is located in Abu Rawash, a popular place in Giza neighborhood, and also an ancient Egyptian pyramid dating back to the Fourth Dynasty, you can visit Djedefre Pyramid with White Bird Travel
The Pharaonic Village
The Pharaonic village is one of the most exciting places in Cairo that sheds light on ancient Egyptian civilization, where you will explore the way of life and the Pharaonic arts with White Bird Travel during your trip to this thriving village
Manasterly Palace
Discover one of the beautiful Egyptian monuments, the Manasterly palace, and enjoy the buildings inside the palace in Manial Street, where you will find the stunning Manasterly palace located on the tip of Al Rawda Island on Manial Street in Cairo.
Aqsunqur Mosque
The Aqsunqur mosque, also called the Blue Mosque near Bab Zuweila, is a combination of a thriving Sahn for prayer and a shrine, derived from Prince Aqsunqur, , built in 1348. He then became one of the most wonderful mosques of the Mamluk era
Solar Boat
The Solar boat is located on the southern side of the pyramid of Khufu, where in the Pharaonic era it was rare that the ancient Egyptians buried a solar ship near the Pharaoh cemetery.Peace in the aftermath
Baron Palace
Visit the Baron Palace was designed by renowned French architect Alexander Marcel, inspired by the Temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and decorated by George Louis Claude, and was constructed during 1906 and 1911.
Egyptian Modern Art Museum
The Museum of Modern Egyptian Art is located in Inside the Egyptian Opera House campus in Al-Gezira Land, Zamalek, the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art highlights the great arts that derived from modern Egyptian art.
Babylon Fortress
The castle of Babylon is located in Margirgis, dating back to Roman times, and was built by Emperor Trajan in the second century AD, and expanded by the Roman Emperor Arcadias in the fourth century
Valley Temple
Find out more about Pharaonic history during your tours to the Valley Temple with White Bird Travel, where you will walk around one of the greatest monuments in Egypt and the ancient world
Amr Ibn El Aas Mosque
with White Bird Travel you will try another type of trips when you go on a tour to Amr Ibn Al-‘As mosque, it is a building covered with fronds and palm trunks, also located in Fustat, which was the first Islamic capital of Egypt
Taghri Bardi Mosque
The Taghri Bardi Mosque is one of the mosques built in the Mamluk era. It also highlights the oldest Islamic monuments and buildings, The architect also introduced some small cavities that used air and light poles instead of the threshold of the space of the walls spaced apart.
Bab Zuweila
Enjoy the glossy discoveries of one of the most famous doors of Egypt's capital, Zuweila Gate, from the popular gates, but this gate in particular was of historical significance, When Hulegu Khan sent six messengers to Cairo to threaten him
SAINT MERCURIUS CHURCH
St. Mercurius Church is located in ancient Cairo or this area is also called Coptic Cairo, near Babylon Castle, Explore this amazing church with White Bird Travel and discover many stories about St. Mercurius
JUYUSHI MOSQUE
Explore Al-Juyushi Mausoleum which is located at the end of the Mukattam Hills road near a famous calf called Salah Salem, with a charming dome and a rectangular minaret located at the entrance to the Mausoleum
PYRAMID OF MENKAURE
The pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest one of the pyramids of Giza. He was also known for his funerary temples and valley temples, and Menkaure had been the King of Egypt for about 18 years and was said to have had three wives, and two sons, the eldest son named KhuenRa
AL AZHAR PARK
Enjoy a beautiful adventure with White Bird Travel where you'll be excited to explore a comfortable and glamorous garden while walking between the green and colorful landscaped gardens of Al-Azhar Park and watching the stunning panoramic views of Salah Al-Din Castle and old Cairo
BAB EL NASR
Bab al-Nasr is one of the oldest gates of Cairo, Egypt's ancient capital during the Fatimid dynasty; these huge gates are called Al-Fatah's door, Al-Nasr's door and Zuweila door, Al-Nasr's door is divided into two large square towers, surrounded a very precise arched gate set back 4.54 meters away from its front façade.
BAB AL FUTUH
Bab al-Futuh, in English, means “The Conquests door “, named for the army that was leaving the capital to conquest, Jawhar al- Saqlabi was the who ordered the construction of this doors to during his time in 969 A.D.