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Overview

A Guided on site Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Islamic and Christian Cairo Immerse yourself in a journey back in time with our captivating guide on site tour. Discover the awe-inspiring pyramids, and stand spellbound in front of the enigmatic Sphinx. Marvel at the iconic stones and relive the tales of ancient pharaohs and gods. The tour extends to unfold the cultural layers of Islamic and Christian Cairo, presenting both the religious harmony and architectural splendor the city has to offer. Soar in the rich history, and come back enlightened from a tour designed to provide you with an unforgettable experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

giza

Pickup Information

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name

Language Offered

Arabic-AUDIO

Arabic-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Giza Plateau

Starts at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By guide and transfer to Giza Pyramids to Start your half day tour visiting Giza Pyramids Where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years!

Duration: 180 mins

2. Great Sphinx

then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.

Duration: 30 mins

3. The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.

Duration: 30 mins

4. Pyramid Complex of Khafre

Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Duration: 30 mins

5. Pyramid of Menkaure

Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of 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 on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Duration: 30 mins

6. Coptic Cairo

Start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still, There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Duration: 60 mins

7. Synagogue Ben Ezra

This was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. The collection, known as the Cairo Geniza, was brought to the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England at the instigation of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided between several academic libraries, with the majority being kept at the Cambridge University Library.

Duration: 30 mins

8. Islamic Cairo

Then continue your day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leader Amr Ibn Elas Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to Visit and Enter the Following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area then followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.

Duration: 60 mins

9. Mosque of Muhammad Ali

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816. This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city from any direction.

Duration: 30 mins

10. Cairo

After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle

Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )

guide on site ( If Option Selected )

Entry Fees ( If Option Selected )

Bottle of water

Exclusion

Personal Items

Tipping

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Entry fees includes basic area only

Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

Supplied by Egypt Tours Online

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