Cairo Trip Overview
Welcome to Cairo airport welcome to the land of Cairo. Meet your guide who will be holding a sign on it your Name waiting for you outside the terminal, to enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren. Then have your lunch at a local restaurant and move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.
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Duration: 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
Welcome to Cairo airport welcome to the land of Cairo. Meet your guide who will be holding a sign on it your Name waiting for you outside the terminal, to enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren. Then have your lunch at a local restaurant and move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Your first visit will be the Pyramid of the King Cheops the greatest Pyramid and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Visit the Pyramids of The King Chephren the Son of Cheops and the Pyramid of the King Mykerinus.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Then you will see the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren. You will also visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. This temple served definitely two functions, namely for the preoperative purification of the king’s body before its burial as well as the actual mummification process.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Panoramic view of the Pyramids, Al Omraneyah, Giza Egypt
Will explore the 9 pyramids and enjoy 30 minutes camel ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to Khan Al-Khalili. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. The market has several restaurants and cafés spread throughout where you can take a break from shopping. Even if you are not looking to buy, taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine district, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye.
Duration: 1 hour
