Full-Day Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour
Highlights
Cairo, Giza
archaeological, historical, museums
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Witness the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and the ancient Great Sphinx. Discover the vast Egyptian Museum's trove of artifacts. Savour local cuisine and enjoy a seamless private tour.
Itinerary
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Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Tour
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on your incredible Cairo day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum.
- Begin your trip to the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll embark on a fascinating excursion to the Giza Necropolis. This site is considered one of Egypt's most famous archaeological landmarks, built during the Fourth Dynasty, an era renowned for its pyramid construction in the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt.
- The largest pyramid, towering at about 146 meters, was constructed by King Khufu, the second ruler of the Fourth Dynasty and successor to the throne after his father, King Snefru, the dynasty's founder (2560 BC).
- Following your pyramid exploration, visit the Great Sphinx, a monument dating back to the time of Chephren and a symbol of Ancient Egyptian history.
- Lunch will be served featuring traditional food options like Falafel or Koshary.
- Your tour then continues to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Delve into a captivating visit to this remarkable museum, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, housing the world's most extensive collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Constructed in 1901 and designed by French architect Marcel Bourgon, the museum comprises two main floors showcasing around 125,000 items, with an additional 160,000 items stored in its storerooms. The collection encompasses various items such as papyrus, coins, statues, tablets, and sarcophagi.
- Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 3 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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