Cairo Trip Overview
Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian museum are the main landmarks all over Egypt. this is where one of the old seven wonders of the world. Our guided tour help you to get back to the time of Pharaohs and our expert tour guided will be more than happy to share with you the History of ancient Egypt & keep you away from the street vendors. Not only that but taking you to the secrets spots for the best photos that you can get.
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Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian museum are the main landmarks all over Egypt. this is where one of the old seven wonders of the world. Our guided tour help you to get back to the time of Pharaohs and our expert tour guided will be more than happy to share with you the History of ancient Egypt & keep you away from the street vendors. Not only that but taking you to the secrets spots for the best photos that you can get.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
you will meet our professional tour guide at the lobby area of your hotel with a sign of (your name) to start one of best Cairo day trips to
Giza pyramids : You will see there the most important attraction of Cairo tours. we consider it one of the Seven wonders of the world. You will see the Great pyramid dates back to Old kingdom(2580_2560B.c).
The Great pyramid of king Cheops called Khufu as well: it is the Oldest and largest one in Giza Plateau. the last remaining of the Seven world of the ancient world.those pyramids were Built during Old kingdom_4th dyansty. It’s about 147 meters High.
After that will see pyramid of Khafre called king Chephren. Who is the Son of Khufu , the owner of the second pramid.Ruled Egypt 26 years.(Called Chephren Pyramid).it is the Second tallest and the second largest of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Constructed 2570 B.C).His Burial Chamber was discovered in 1818 A.D By italian Archaelogist Giovanni Battista.
Then visit The Third of Menkaure: it is the Smallest one of the three pyramids.Constructed 2510B.C.4th dynasty- Old Kingdom. It was Constructed of limestone and Red Granite.the pyramid’s date of Consruction is unknown because Menkaure’s reign has not been accurately defined but it was probably completed in the 26th Century B.C.
Last important stop at the great Sphinx : Built by the owner of the Second pyramid Chephren to be as A guard( Great Sphinx of Giza).it is a Limestone Statue .a mythical Creature with the Body of Lion and Human Head.the face of the Sphinx is generally believed to reppresent the Pharaoh Khafra.
Note: there are other activities can be done such as having a camel ride or going inside one of the pyramids or visiting the solar boat museum. These activities cost extra and if you are interested in our tour guide will help you.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Egyptian Museum, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
The Egyptian museum : which is the oldest museum in Egypt and Africa continental it was built between 1897 until 1901 the total number of the artifacts was published at the museum in 1901 was about 5000 master pieces nowadays the total number is over than 150,000 pieces
The best the section at the Egyptian museum is the Golden treasures of king Tut and the golden mask.
Duration: 3 hours
