Immerse yourself in the mystic charm of ancient Egypt with our Cairo layover tour. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo, and local bazaar for a captivating blend of history, culture, and shopping.
Immerse yourself in the mystic charm of ancient Egypt with our Cairo layover tour. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo, and local bazaar for a captivating blend of history, culture, and shopping.
- Giza Plateau - Anytime from 7:00 am or earlier, you’ll be picked up from Cairo airport by our expert tour guide, who will greet you with a sign displaying your name. You’ll then be transferred in a private A/C car to start your Cairo layover tour. Visit the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops. You can enter any of the pyramids or…
- Giza Plateau - Anytime from 7:00 am or earlier, you’ll be picked up from Cairo airport by our expert tour guide, who will greet you with a sign displaying your name. You’ll then be transferred in a private A/C car to start your Cairo layover tour. Visit the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops. You can enter any of the pyramids or ride a camel around them, but these activities require separate tickets that can be purchased on the spot. Our guide will take you to the best spots for photos and assist you in capturing memorable moments. End your visit to the Giza Pyramids with a stop at the Valley Temple, the mummification temple, and finally, the Sphinx, one of the largest and oldest in Egypt.
- Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found, but the site has not been excavated.
- Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre, some of which were found in a well in the temple floor by Mariette in 1860.
- Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added to the valley temple.
- Great Sphinx - The Sphinx dates back to the reign of King Khafre. During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet, which was later expanded by subsequent rulers.
- Old Cairo - Then drive to Old Coptic Cairo to visit the Christian part of the city, including the oldest churches such as The Hanging Church, Abu Sergha, and the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
Then stop for lunch at a local restaurant, included in the tour price.
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Synagogue Ben Ezra - The Ben Ezra Synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת בן עזרא; Arabic: معبد بن عزرا), sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue.
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲑⲉⲟⲇⲟⲕⲟⲥ ϯⲁⲅⲓⲁ ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ ϧⲉⲛ ⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲟⲛ ⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church (Arabic: الكنيسة المعلقة, romanized: al-Kanīsa al-Muʿallaqa, Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲉⲥⲓϣⲓ), is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, with a history dating back to the third century.
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Khan Al-Khalili - After lunch, transfer to Khan Khalili Bazaar, then later transfer back to Cairo airport.
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Pyramids of Giza - Visit Egypt’s most famous landmark, the Pyramids of Giza, where you can see Cheops Pyramid and the Great Sphinx at Giza.
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Private tour
- Entry Fees
- Airport pickup and drop-off in private A/C vehicle
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Private tour
- Entry Fees
- Airport pickup and drop-off in private A/C vehicle
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Personal Items
Experience the mystic charm of ancient Egypt with our exciting Cairo layover excursion. We invite you to explore the world-renowned Giza Pyramids, gaze at the enigmatic sphinx, visit the historically significant Coptic Cairo, and indulge in the vibrancy of local Egyptian Bazaar. This comprehensive tour offers an intriguing blend of history, culture, and…
Experience the mystic charm of ancient Egypt with our exciting Cairo layover excursion. We invite you to explore the world-renowned Giza Pyramids, gaze at the enigmatic sphinx, visit the historically significant Coptic Cairo, and indulge in the vibrancy of local Egyptian Bazaar. This comprehensive tour offers an intriguing blend of history, culture, and shopping in one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Unforgettable memories are waiting for you in Cairo, where time seems to stand still amidst the grandeur of its historical marvels.
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.