Giza Trip Overview
Go back to the time of the pharaohs and discover their enchanting history by visiting the great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Visit the legendry Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period, And Visiting The Egyptian Musuem. and khan elkhalili market
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Giza, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Go back to the time of the pharaohs and discover their enchanting history by visiting the great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Visit the legendry Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period, And Visiting The Egyptian Musuem. and khan elkhalili market
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
representative will pick you up from your hotel or Air Port, to enjoy an excursion to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid – Khufu’s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx , the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you’ll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands,
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 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, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of king Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Lastly, head to Khan El Khaili Bazaar and learn more about local products and treasures. Have lunch in a local restaurant before being transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
