Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church in Cairo Discount Tickets

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Overview

Easy to book Free cancellation Running every day Discover Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Enjoy your time to visit the famous and oldest churches in Egypt Private Guide Private deluxe car Easy and safety

Pickup Information

We pick up all travelers from Giza, Cairo,6 October, Naser city hotels or private apartment

Language Offered

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English-GUIDE

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Itinerary

1. Great Sphinx
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. The original entrance to the Great Pyramid is on the north, 17 meters (56 ft.) vertically above ground level and 7.29 meters (23.9 ft.) east of the centerline of the pyramid. From this original entrance, there is a Descending Passage 0.96 meters (3.1 ft.) high and 1.04 meters (3.4 ft.) wide, which goes down at an angle of 26° 31'23" through the masonry of the pyramid and then into the bedrock beneath it. After 105.23 meters (345.2 ft.), the passage becomes level and continues for an additional 8.84 meters (29.0 ft.) to the lower Chamber, which appears not to have been finished. There is a continuation of the horizontal passage in the south wall of the lower chamber; there is also a pit dug in the floor of the chamber
Duration: 40 mins
2. The Hanging Church
Then will moving to visit, Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, which is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo.
Duration: 40 mins
3. The Pyramids Of Giza
A full-day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. (2:30 hrs time Spent). Entrance is included for Pyramids Area
Duration: 40 mins
4. Coptic Church of St. Barbara
Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Barbara is one of the many famous Coptic Orthodox parishes that can be found in the district of Coptic Cairo. The building is located on the eastern part of the Babylon Fortress and is one of the oldest buildings in Cairo
Duration: 30 mins
5. Synagogue Ben Ezra
Continue to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, which is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Ben Ezra as an institution is ancient and has occupied at least three buildings in its history
Duration: 30 mins
6. St Simon the Tanner Monastery
visit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, and Shoemaker.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

All taxes and services

Air-conditioned private vehicle

Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Bottle of water - soft drink (one per person)

Exclusion

Gratuities

Entrance fees for interior of the pyramids

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

For your safety, the cars are sterilized according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health

All guides-Drivers wear masks

The car is sterilized periodically after visiting each place (after the travelers exits the car

Available as a hand sanitizer by car and subject to the Egyptian Ministry of Health

Each customer must wear a mask during the tour, starting from the exit from the meeting place

Preferred to use credit cards instead of cash

The periodic statements are made by the Ministry of Health to the staff (guide or driver) to ensure their safety

Supplied by Egypt Direct Tours

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