Layover Tour with Guide to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan Al-Khalili

Why choose this Cairo tour ?

Immerse yourself in Egypt’s rich ancient history with our Layover Tour with Guide to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan Al-Khalili. Explore the magnificent Giza Pyramids, marvel at the Great Sphinx, and delve into the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Discover a vast collection of artifacts from this remarkable era at the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s treasures. Conclude your journey by wandering through the bustling streets of Khan Al-Khalili, a vibrant marketplace offering a unique blend of charm and authenticity. Join our knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable experience of cultural exploration.

Layover Tour with Guide to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan Al-Khalili

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What makes Layover Tour with Guide to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Khan Al-Khalili a unique experience ?

Starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx – The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.

The Sphinx – The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.

The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.

Khafre’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Menkaure’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Then continue your day tour to the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

Then visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 hrs time Spent)

Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entry fees includes basic area only

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