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Full Day Cairo tour to visit Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan
Full Day Cairo tour to visit Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan
Full Day Cairo tour to visit Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Khan
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The tour itinerary:
- Egypt promotion Travel tour guide will pick you up from Cairo International Airport.
- Transfer to start a day tour to visit:
- The Great Pyramids of Giza: visiting the pyramid of Cheops which is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the ancient world, the size of the largest pyramid of Cheops is 137 meters high & measures 230 meters along each side, it was built as a tomb, the shape possibly intended to help the spirit of the dead pharaoh to rise to heaven (that was the reason of the pyramid shape), then move to visit pyramid of Chephren, it's the best preserved of the three main Giza Pyramids the top part still retains the original facing of smoothly finished stone giving an idea of how the pyramids would originally have appeared, beside pyramid of Chephren will see the Great Sphinx, carved out of natural rocky outcrop, the lion's body stretches 45 meters, the paws are 15 meters, the head is 10 meters long & feet 4 meters wide, yet the Sphinx is small in comparison to the vast hulks of the pyramids, then you will see the pyramid of Mykerinus the smallest one of the three pyramids, this pyramid is partly dressed with pink granite slabs, then visit the Valley temple.
- Old Egyptian Museum in Cairo: located in north of Tahrir square, it's the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it contains pharaonic treasures over 5,000 years ago & it is open daily, the building is rectangular with a large rotunda on the ground floor containing massive exhibits including colossal statues of Ramses II, the best views of them can be obtained looking down from the upper galleries, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds, many of the Tutankhamun tomb treasures have boon on display in museums round the world even the golden mask, yet one exhibit has always remained in Cairo, there is no visit to Egypt is complete without a trip to go through this magnificent collection of rare jewelry & treasures of Tutankhamun, you can visit The Royal mummies room (additional cost).
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaars: It is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
- After finishing your tour transfer back to your Cairo International Airport.
INCLUDED
Package Includes
- Entrance fees to the mentioned touristic places.
- Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- English Speaking Guide during the tour.
- 02 small bottles of mineral water per person.
- All taxes & service charge.
EXCLUDED
Package Excludes
- Food or Beverage
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary or Personal expenses
- Tipping.
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