Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Dive into ancient Egypt on a day tour of the pyramids of Giza, Old Cairo, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. With a guide educated in Egyptology, you’ll see historical artifacts, learn about King Tut and his treasures, and check out some of the earliest Christian churches in the Middle East.
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What makes Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel a unique experience ?
starts from cairo airport as soon as you reach to Cairo airport you will find your guide holding a sign of your name outside the Passengers area then you will be transferred to Giza City by Private A/C Vehicle to Start your day Tour to Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at The Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren .Also there you will Visit the Valley Temple where the dead body of King Chephren was Mummified
then 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.
The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers’ village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis.
The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
Then Continue your day tour to Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Then Followed by a Visit to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha that was Built in 1835
Lunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant Based on Full Meal for each Person but Beverages are not included
End your day tour by a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Citadel Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Tour guide
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Private tour
- Bottle Water
Not Included
- Guide (Optional)
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
- Inside any of the pyramids
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt Tours Online.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 44 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, “Baksheesh” or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Dress code is smart casual
