Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt on a guided tour of the Great Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Marvel at the majestic pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx, and explore the fascinating artifacts at the world’s largest Egyptian antiques museum.
- Pyramids of Giza - You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by an air-conditioned vehicle and accompanied by our guide, for a trip to the pyramids of Giza, where rise Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinu’s the three pyramids, by the mysterious Sphinx guarded them. With the body of a lion and a human head. Giza became the royal burial place for Memphis. About five thousand years ago, in the 4th dynasty of Egypt’s Old Kingdom Giza, three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed. About 2,500 BC, King Khufu commissioned the building of his tomb at Giza, he was the second pharaoh of the fourth dynasty. To build Khufu’s pyramid, they used over 2 million blocks of stone, and they used in the ceiling of Khufu’s burial chamber, the heaviest blocks. The next in the royal line was Khufu’s who commissioned the building of his own pyramid complex which includes the Sphinx.
- The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Explore the history of ancient Egypt as you take a tour of this huge palace with 107 halls showcasing ancient Egyptian artefacts. See huge statues of kings, gods and goddesses on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses small statues, jewels and Tutankhamen treasures. It is the largest Egyptian antiques museum in the world and definitely the most interesting landmark in Cairo, your escorting guide will explain to you what the museum displays from the 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 Tut Ankh Amun 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.
- Included entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable ride
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to the Mummies room inside the Egyptian Museum
- Entrance fees to the sights from 01.06.2023 USD24, from 01.12.2023 USD35 per person
You will be fetched from your Cairo-based hotel in a vehicle with air-conditioning. Our guide will accompany you on a journey to the fantastic Giza Pyramids, where the massive structures of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinu rise majestically, safeguarded by the enigmatic Sphinx with its human head and lion’s body. These three pyramids and the Sphinx were painstakingly constructed circa 2,500 BC when King Khufu ordered the crafting of his Giza tomb using more than 2 million stone blocks. Dive deep into the compelling history of ancient Egypt as you tour the enlightening Egyptian Museum which boasts 107 halls filled with ancient Egyptian exhibits. Expect to marvel at gigantic statues of kings, deities, and goddesses on the first floor along with collections of precious jewels. As the world’s largest repository of Egyptian artifacts, this museum is a must-see attraction in Cairo. Bottled water is provided for your comfort.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
