Cairo Trip Overview
Embark on a private, 8-10hour journey into Egypt’s awe-inspiring past in the company of our knowledgeable guide. After travelling in air-conditioned comfort to the Giza Plateau, stand in awe before the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The oldest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today. Return to Cairo to tour the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, then discover the oldest mosque in the capital with a visit to Al Azhar. An unexpected highlight of this tour is the chance to cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca – a wooden sailboat of the kind that has been used by the Egyptian people for thousands of years.
• A full day tour of Cairo’s top cultural attractions
• Benefit from the insight of an experienced local guide
• Learn about Egyptian history from the Old Kingdom to the Fatimid era
• Cruise down the Nile in a traditional felucca
• Includes transportation and refreshments
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Embark on a private, 8-10hour journey into Egypt’s awe-inspiring past in the company of our knowledgeable guide. After travelling in air-conditioned comfort to the Giza Plateau, stand in awe before the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. The oldest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today. Return to Cairo to tour the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, then discover the oldest mosque in the capital with a visit to Al Azhar. An unexpected highlight of this tour is the chance to cruise down the Nile on a traditional felucca – a wooden sailboat of the kind that has been used by the Egyptian people for thousands of years.
• A full day tour of Cairo’s top cultural attractions
• Benefit from the insight of an experienced local guide
• Learn about Egyptian history from the Old Kingdom to the Fatimid era
• Cruise down the Nile in a traditional felucca
• Includes transportation and refreshments
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
The greatest pyramid ever constructed and the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was originally about 480 ft. high but now its height is about 450 ft. Each side of its square base measures about 700 ft. in length.
Please note that going inside the pyramid is an optional activity that requires an extra ticket can be bought on the spot.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pyramid of Khafre, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Second pyramid on the plateau of Giza in time and in size from far away it looks a bit higher than that of Cheops due to the fact that it was built on a higher ground.
Please note that going inside the pyramid is an optional activity that requires an extra ticket can be bought on the spot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyramid of Menkaure, الهرم، الهرم،، Giza Governorate, Egypt
The third and smallest pyramid on Giza Plateau. Menkaure (Mycerinus) was the grandson of king Cheops and his pyramid was partially covered with granite blocks.
Please note that going inside the pyramid i8s an optional activity that requires an extra ticket that can be bought on the spot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Biggest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts are placed in this prestigious museum where you can explore the majesty of ancient Egyptian art. it has objects as old as 4500 B.C. and vary from tiny domestic tools to colossal stone statues.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Al-Azhar Mosque, Mohammed Abdou El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo 11511 Egypt
First Mosque of Cairo and biggest religious university. it dates back to the time of the foundation of the city of Cairo in 969 AD and it was built by the Fatimid dynasty that ruled Egypt back then. This mosque shows different art styles of architecture and minarets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nile River, Cairo 15662 Egypt
1 hour felucca (traditional sailboat) ride on the the Nile river that is considered the longest river in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
