Why choose this Sharm el Sheikh tour ?
Take a full-day tour to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh, including a return flight
Visit some of Cairo’s most amazing sights and attractions,
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
Learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization
Capture unforgettable memories
Make the most of your Sharm el Sheikh adventure
What makes Cairo Full Day Tour by Plane to Pyramids – Sharm El Sheikh a unique experience ?
The Giza pyramid complex (Arabic: مجمع أهرامات الجيزة), also called the Giza necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, between 2600 and 2500 BC. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers’ village.
The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo. Along with nearby Memphis, the site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.[1]
Great Sphinx of Giza
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Great Sphinx of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza May 2015.JPG
Great Sphinx of Giza is located in EgyptGreat Sphinx of Giza
Shown within Egypt
Location Giza, Egypt
Region Egypt
Coordinates 29°58′31″N 31°08′16″ECoordinates: 29°58′31″N 31°08′16″E
Length 73 metres (240 ft)
Width 19 metres (62 ft)
Height 20 metres (66 ft)
History
Material Limestone
Site notes
Condition Partially restored
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a lion.[1] Facing directly from west to east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the pharaoh Khafre.[2]
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.
The architect of the building was selected through an international competition in 1895, which was the first of its kind, and was won by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon. The museum was inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, and has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Sharm El Sheikh: Cairo Full Day Tour by Plane to Pyramids
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Cairo Full Day Tour by Plane to Pyramids – Sharm El Sheikh Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entry to the Museum of Egyptian
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to the Sphinx
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm El-Sheikh
- Entry to the Pyramids of Giza
- Entry to the Giza Plateau
- Live guide
Not Included
- Drinks
- Flight Tickets
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Delight Trips.
- 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.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Flight Tickets are excluded
