Cairo Trip Overview
Explore two of Egypt’s most iconic monuments; Giza Pyramids and Sphinx on this 4-hour half-day private tour. Enjoy personalized service from a certified Egyptologist as you wander the grounds of these impressive monuments, learning about the great Egyptian rulers that led their construction. See how the ancient Egyptian artist was brilliant enough to come up with these great constructions just to make it as a tomb for his king. Be amazed by the Giza Pyramids complex, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Enjoy one hour camel ride around and take memorial photos. Get a closer look at the Sphinx, which guards a funeral complex. Later have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Your trip also includes a private vehicle, one hour camel ride, Egyptology tour guide and round-trip hotel transport.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Explore two of Egypt’s most iconic monuments; Giza Pyramids and Sphinx on this 4-hour half-day private tour. Enjoy personalized service from a certified Egyptologist as you wander the grounds of these impressive monuments, learning about the great Egyptian rulers that led their construction. See how the ancient Egyptian artist was brilliant enough to come up with these great constructions just to make it as a tomb for his king. Be amazed by the Giza Pyramids complex, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Enjoy one hour camel ride around and take memorial photos. Get a closer look at the Sphinx, which guards a funeral complex. Later have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Your trip also includes a private vehicle, one hour camel ride, Egyptology tour guide and round-trip hotel transport.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Giza Necropolis, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true. Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs, how they were built and how long it took the ancient Egyptians to complete them. He will also give you enough time to take as many photos as you wish. You may like to enter the burial chamber of one of the pyramids (Extra Ticket).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel for one hour, take nice clicks and have a lot of desert fun. You might also like to visit the sun boat museum (optional). In the year 1954, an Egyptian archaeologist found what we call now the sun boat which was made of cedar imported from Lebanon. Although the boat dates back to 4600 years, most of the wooden components are still in an excellent condition
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
After a short drive, you will find yourself at the feet of the fascinating statue of the Sphinx, the largest monolith sculpture in Ancient Egypt. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom. The statue was also regarded as a guardian of the pyramids.
Finally, visit the Valley Temple where King Chephren (owner of the second pyramid in the area) was mummified and learn about mummification process. After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant but drinks are not included. Finally you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Duration: 1 hour
