Private Layover to Cairo: Explore Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum with Lunch
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Cairo
Private layover tour in Cairo. Explore the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and see Tutankhamun's treasures.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pyramids of Giza - Your first visit will be the Pyramid of the King Cheops the greatest Pyramid and one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Visit the Pyramids of The King Chephren the Son of Cheops and the Pyramid of the King Mykerinus.
  • Great Sphinx - Then you will see the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren. You will also visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. This temple served definitely two functions, namely for the preoperative purification of the king’s body before its burial as well as the actual mummification process.
  • Panoramic view of the Pyramids - Will explore the 9 pyramids and enjoy 30 minutes camel ride.
  • The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.
  • Khan Al-Khalili - No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to Khan Al-Khalili. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. The market has several restaurants and cafés spread throughout where you can take a break from shopping. Even if you are not looking to buy, taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine district, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye.
What's Included
  • Scenic 30-minute camel ride around the Pyramids.
  • Expert private Egyptologist guide.
  • Included entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary.
  • Traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Convenient airport pickup and drop-off in Cairo.
  • All transfers in a comfortable private AC vehicle.
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Welcome to Cairo airport welcome to the land of Cairo. Meet your guide who will be holding a sign on it your Name waiting for you outside the terminal, to enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren. Then have your lunch at a local restaurant and move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 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, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.

Location
Nile River
Cancellation Policy

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

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