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Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx: A Private Half-Day Exploration of Ancient Cairo Attractions

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Embark on a private half-day exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx in Ancient Cairo. Discover the fascinating history and culture of Ancient Egypt with a knowledgeable tour guide.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pyramids of Giza - Hotel pick up at 07:30 am. The tour begins with heading towards the plateau of Giza to visit the only surviving Ancient Wonder all over the world, namely, the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus where you can capture some photos with the panoramic view to share with your friends and to remind you with this wonderful monument. Then, you will have a special chance to visit the sun boat (usually not included in any other tourist program Entrance fees not included ); it is the afterlife boat which was originally built for the Great Pharaoh Cheops.
Khufu’s ship - Ancient Egyptians used to bury a \”solar barge\” near the tomb of their pharaoh because they believed that their ruler needed transportation in the afterlife. In 1954, the parts of a cedar-wood barge were found in five pits near the Great Pyramid of Khufu. The barge was restored and assembled out of 1200 pieces of wood and it is displayed, since then, in a glass museum near the Great Pyramid in Giza.
Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. 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 is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre.

Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks.It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches.[4] It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been designed, sculpted, and constructed by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c.
2558â2532 BC).

What's Included

Air-conditioned private transportation
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusive private tour experience
Refresh with bottled water
Expert Egyptologist guide provided

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Gratuities

Additional Information

Have the opportunity to discover Cairo’s renowned historical landmarks by embarking on a half-day exclusive excursion; during this journey, you’ll behold the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx,
-A seasoned guide will escort you and furnish you with comprehensive knowledge regarding these illustrious monuments.
-Learn extensively about Ancient Egypt along with its distinctive historical and cultural heritage
-The excursion is designed to impart thorough insights for newcomers to Egypt

Location

Pyramids of Giza

Al Haram Str.,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Teddysoo

May 12, 2024

Must visit on the checklist - This is probably the main reason why tourists visit Egypt. The pyramids are indeed impressive and deserving of the reputation as one of the great wonders of the ancient world. The experience is better if you pay additional to go inside the Great Pyramid. Need to crawl a short distance but it is worth it. The whole place is now extremely commercial and a lot of constructions were going on. Kinda feel like a theme park. But it’s definitely worth a visit.