Post on 18-Oct-2020
Full-Day Tour from Cairo:
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
Overview
The Giza pyramid complex contains the fabled relics of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, constructed a
whopping 4,500 years ago. Get a peek at one of the world’s top historical attractions,
which includes the Valley Temple, the Saqqara necropolis, and the mysterious, timeless
Sphinx. First-time visitors to Egypt—or travelers short on time—will be able to tick off all
the sights during this in-depth, full-day guided sightseeing tour from Cairo.
What to Expect
Ancient Lower Egypt’s great rulers marked their territory with timeless monuments,
larger-than-life relics of their once-mighty reign. In this in-depth, full-day guided visit to
the Giza pyramid complex, get a firsthand glimpse of one of the world’s most powerful
kingdoms.
After front-door pickup from your Giza or Cairo hotel, travel back to the time of the
pharaohs as you admire the massive blocks of the world-famous limestone pyramids.
Learn about their hidden temples and chambers, witnesses to complex funeral rites.
From there, head to the Valley of Temples, ruled by the mysterious, legendary Sphinx. Get
a chance to snap unforgettable photos of the famous seated lion, whose head resembles
the ancient King Chephren.
After a savory lunch at an authentic local restaurant (own expense), visit the Step Pyramid
of Saqqara, which marked a new style of monument, and the powerful statues of ancient
Memphis, built in 3100 BC
Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing
Overview The Nile River flows through 11 countries, but it is most closely connected to Egypt, where
it looms large in the history and culture of the region. See the world’s longest river during
this entertaining cruise past the Cairo skyline. You’ll top off the tour with a hot dinner
buffet and a traditional cultural performance with belly dancers and Sufi dervishes.
What to Expect
Get a front-row peek at Cairo’s spectacular skyline in an unforgettable cruise on one of the
world’s most famous bodies of water.
After a front-door pickup from your Cairo hotel, board your riverboat at the dock and feel
the rhythm of the water as the captain cruises into the Nile’s current. Get ready to take a
ride on the river that has inspired countless poems, artwork, and songs throughout the
centuries.
While Arabic music plays, belly dancers perform a predinner show, giving you a taste of
traditional moves. Then, it’s time to hit the buffet: hot and cold dishes, including meats,
salads, rice, and a tasty dessert spread.
During the next performance, whirling dervishes, known as Tanoura dancers, hit the stage
to Sufi music, showcasing traditional Egyptian religious devotion. You’ll have time to head
to the deck for a remarkable perspective on Egypt’s bustling capital city before returning
to the shore.
Pyramids Sound and Light Show Highlights
2-hour Giza pyramids sound and light show experience in Cairo
Enjoy a sound, light and music extravaganza at the Giza pyramids and Sphinx
Watch entranced as brilliant lights and lasers bathe the monuments in a rainbow of
colors
See the pyramids, Sphinx and other relics cast with visual projections and laser-beam
hieroglyphs
Hear the secrets of the pyramids and ancient Egypt as the Sphinx serves as the
‘storyteller’
Relax with private, round-trip transfers from your Cairo or Giza hotel
Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramids
Highlights
Half-day Giza tour
Learn about ancient Egyptian history and culture
Ride a camel at the base of the pyramids
Overview Experience Egypt’s iconic pyramids by riding a camel across the Giza Plateau on
this half-day tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Take in the most
important sites, from the three pyramids to the Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, and
Solar Boat Museum, then pause for a classic Egyptian lunch in a nearby
restaurant. Enjoy the chance to explore at your own pace, with a personal guide
that tailors the itinerary to your interests.
What to Expect
Meet your guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel, and travel to the Giza Plateau in an air-
conditioned van with onboard Wi-Fi. Get the background and history on the ancient
landmarks from your Egyptologist guide, then take in the three stunning pyramids
that dominate Giza.
Step into the world of pharaohs and priests as you learn about Menkaure, Khafre, and
Khufu and visit the smaller, fascinating Queen’s Pyramids. Get panoramic views from
a Giza overlook—this is the perfect time the capture unforgettable pyramid photos—
then visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx and saddle up a local camel for a ride through
the sand.
Head downslope to explore the Valley Temple funerary complex, with the option to
see Khufu’s reconstructed boat in the Solar Boat Museum (additional entrance fee
required). Relax and cool off over a classic Egyptian lunch of foul, falafel, or koshary
before finishing the day with return transfer to your hotel.
Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Private Guided Tour
Highlights
Private 4-hour tour of the Egyptian Museum from Cairo
Marvel at ancient artifacts like the golden mask and coffin of King Tutankhamen
Behold mummified pharaohs and miniature statues of the pyramids
Gain fascinating insight into the rich history of Ancient Egypt from your knowledgeable
guide
Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel
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Overview What to Expect Important Information Reviews Q&A Related Activities
Overview Get acquainted with some of the Egyptian Museum's glittering treasures on a
private 4-hour tour of the iconic cultural institution from Cairo. Alongside an
erudite guide, browse more than 250,000 artifacts that perfectly capture the
splendor of Ancient Egypt. Marvel at the golden mask, throne and coffin of King
Tutankhamen; behold the royal mummies of the Pharaohs; and see statues
created by those who built the pyramids. Receive personalized attention from
your private guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from
your Cairo hotel.
What to Expect
Itinerary
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Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
This tour will takes you to one of the most remarkable sites in Cairo the Egyptian
museum located in Tahrir square which includes fabulous antiquities and artifacts
including the Golden treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. You guide will take you
through the champers with stops at the main highlights of the museum.
Cairo shopping tour
Overview We all love shopping but this not ordinary shopping at most of the places we will visit
you will find tons of high quality handmade products made by locals this is how they make
their living each and every person involved in any product somehow give all what he got in
order to provide a high quality product.
What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Papyrus Shop, Giza, Giza Governorate
The ancient Egyptians used papyrus to make paper, baskets, sandals, mats, rope, blankets,
tables, chairs, mattresses, medicine, perfume, food, and clothes. Truly, papyrus was an
important "gift of the Nile".
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Perfume Factory, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
One purpose of perfume has remained the same, from ancient times to the present:
Ancient populations were likewise attracted to appealing smells. In ancient Egypt,
cleanliness was highly valued,. In ancient Greece, wearing a sweet-smelling fragrance was
also considered to be pleasing to the gods. In addition, Greek medical thinkers of the time
practiced an ancient form of aromatherapy, finding certain smells to improve health and
vitality
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Your local guide will meet you at your hotel to take you around the very authentic places
by A/C Vehicle for shopping you will get to go among the very famous places for
handmade products that Egypt is so famous for like cotton Institutes, leather, essential
oils, different stones carvings, jewelries made out of silver gold and local stones, papyrus,
shoes, clothes, scarfs even carpets and even if you're not interested to buy anything it's
such a wonderful experience to go through all these products which all made in Egypt and
to meet those who are actually part of these different industries, all the different designs
they have made by Egyptians. All their designs and products are a very important part of
Egypt actually if you're interested to carry part of Egypt with you or if you just interested
to see part of Egypt closely this is the right tour for you but in advance you need to know
that negotiation is part of our culture we negotiate prices except in very rare places with
fixed prices and in that case you gonna see the prices written on them and most of the
time that will be the case with Egyptian brands other than this almost everything is
negotiable and this is going to be part of the experience you going to Live today at the end
of the day will transfer you back comfortably to your hotel