Cairo Trip Overview
It is the perfect way to get a quick glimpse of Egypt’s ancient past. Visit the oldest the only one to remain largely intact of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the great Khufu’s (Cheops) pyramid. Visit the rest of Giza pyramids plateau including Khafre’s pyramid – Khufu’s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site and Mecernes pyramid the smallest. Followed by a stop at the Sphinx; the huge sculpture of a pharaoh’s head on a lion’s body, and the Saqqara necropolis, then explore the remains of a great city that once ruled Lower Egypt. At the end of the tour you will visit Khan El – Khalili, a major tourist Mamlouk style market. You will have enough time to go for shopping among the special bazaars. Your tour is led by an experienced Egyptologist guide.
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
It is the perfect way to get a quick glimpse of Egypt’s ancient past. Visit the oldest the only one to remain largely intact of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the great Khufu’s (Cheops) pyramid. Visit the rest of Giza pyramids plateau including Khafre’s pyramid – Khufu’s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site and Mecernes pyramid the smallest. Followed by a stop at the Sphinx; the huge sculpture of a pharaoh’s head on a lion’s body, and the Saqqara necropolis, then explore the remains of a great city that once ruled Lower Egypt. At the end of the tour you will visit Khan El – Khalili, a major tourist Mamlouk style market. You will have enough time to go for shopping among the special bazaars. Your tour is led by an experienced Egyptologist guide.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
You have seen a thousand photographs of the Pyramids of Giza by the time you finally get here, but nothing beats getting up-close-and-personal with these ancient monuments.
Egypt’s most famed and feted structures, these ancient tombs of kings guarded by the serene Sphinx have wowed spectators for centuries. Today, they continue to work their magic on all who visit. No trip to Egypt is complete without time spent here at one of the world’s most recognizable tourist attractions
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Walk alongside your guide as you visit the Egyptian museum and see the glorious treasures and monuments of the most famous ancient Egyptian kings and queens.Your tour is led by an experienced Egyptologist guide.
Duration: 3 hours
