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Explore the wonders of Cairo on an unforgettable full-day excursion, including flights and a private tour with a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. The day begins by delving into the treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to a remarkable collection spanning 5,000 years of history, including the famous Tutankhamun artefacts. After a delightful lunch, immerse yourself in the mystique of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Finally, experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo's oldest market, as you browse through its myriad stalls offering various goods. With hotel and airport transfers seamlessly taken care of, this journey promises an enriching and hassle-free adventure through Cairo's most iconic landmarks.
What's Included
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What to Expect
Pick-up Service from your hotel
- On the day of your Cairo tour, you'll be picked up from your hotel early in the morning to the airport. Next, you will fly to Cairo.
- Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, you will meet with your guide who will accompany you in a private vehicle for a fantastic day discovering the monuments in Cairo and Giza.
Tour to the Egyptian Museum
- The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities features a remarkable art collection spanning 5,000 years and over 250,000 natural artefacts. Notable among them is the exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasure, gold, and jewellery, which lay undisturbed in his tomb for over 3,500 years.
Lunch
- Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Cairo.
Tour to Giza Pyramids
- The Giza Pyramids complex consists of three main pyramids, six smaller pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, dating back to the 4th dynasty, around 2400 B.C. The Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids, standing 147m tall, constructed from 2,300,000 stones, and taking twenty years to complete. The Great Sphinx, 73m long, 19m wide, and 20m tall, is the largest known monumental sculpture.
- The Valley Temple, a Granite mortuary temple, was used by the Ancient Egyptians for mummification and is the only remaining one on the Giza plateau.
Discover the Great Pyramid
- Situated on the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramid is a must-see landmark of ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramid, the tomb of King Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), with its original height of 146.5 meters, was the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years. It remains the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and took an estimated 10 to 20 years to build. To this day, it is not entirely certain how it was built.
- Additionally, the equally remarkable pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure can be found nearby. Adjacent to these structures are the more minor but significant queens' pyramids, which served as the tombs for Khufu's wives and sisters.
Admire the Pyramid of Menkaure
- Menkaure (Mykerinos to the ancient Greeks; c.2532–2503 BC) is the builder of the third of the three large Giza Pyramids. He was most likely the son of Khafre (Chefren) and grandson of Khufu (Cheops). With a base area that is less than a quarter of their pyramids’, and with an original height of 65 meters, Menkaure’s is by far the smallest of the three. This size reduction is due to several factors, including the limited amount of space left on the Giza Plateau. The material used for the outer casing of Menkaure’s pyramid is another. Whereas his predecessors had used limestone for this purpose, Menkaure employed granite, which was quarried in Aswan, over 800 km away. In addition to the logistics involved in the transportation of the granite blocks, the material itself is much harder than limestone. However, only the bottom quarter of the casing stones are made of granite, the rest being limestone.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Pyramids
- Stop for a panoramic view of the pyramids.
Admire the Pyramid of Khafre
- Khafre Pyramid is the second largest pyramid in Egypt, only about 10 meters lower than the Great Pyramid. The pyramid is unique in that the remains of the original cladding have been preserved in its upper part. Khafre built his pyramid at Giza next to his father’s pyramid, his pyramid complex is better preserved than others, thanks in part to an innovative construction method using massive limestone blocks enclosed in a sheath of thin-facing slabs. The entire complex served as a temple for the resurrected god-pharaoh after his funeral.
Stand in front of the Great Sphinx of Giza
- Colossal statues are one of the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian civilization, and the Great Sphinx of Giza is the most famous. It was carved directly out of the bedrock during the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC), which also makes it the oldest. Ancient Egyptian sphinxes represented the king with the body of a lion, in a clear demonstration of his power.
Discover the Valley Temple of Khafre
- The mortuary temple of Khafre at the foot of his pyramid and the valley temple at the end of the causeway are larger than any of those of older pyramids, and also among the best preserved of the Old Kingdom. Another development in the reign of Khafre is the complexity of their layout, with the elements constituting his mortuary temple becoming the new standard that its later Old Kingdom counterparts would follow. A unique feature of Khafre’s complex is the inclusion of a colossal statue beside his valley temple the Great Sphinx. The valley temple is made of massive limestone blocks encased in granite, floors made of alabaster, and its wide hall features monolithic granite pillars.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Dahab
- Our representative will pick you up at 3:30 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Sharm El-Sheikh
- Our representative will pick you up at 4:00 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from El Gouna
- Our representative will pick you up at 3:30 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Hurghada
- Our representative will pick you up at 4:00 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Sahl Hasheesh
- Our representative will pick you up at 3:30 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Makadi Bay
- Our representative will pick you up at 3:30 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Soma Bay
- Our representative will pick you up at 3:30 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Safaga
- Our representative will pick you up at 03:30 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from El Quseir
- Our representative will pick you up at 3:00 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Marsa Alam
- Our representative will pick you up at 2:00 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Luxor
- Our representative will pick you up at 4:00 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Cairo Private Day Tour by Plane from Aswan
- Our representative will pick you up at 4:00 am from your hotel lobby. The flight trip will take approximately 45 minutes.
Additional Programs and Tours that you can Book
While you are visiting Cairo, you will have the chance to do more activities for an extra charge.
Grand Egyptian Museum
This mega museum in Giza will showcase Tutankhamun’s burial treasures for the first time, all at the same place, including 2,000 artefacts that have never been made public before. A visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum is a highlight of your Egypt tour.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is situated on 50 hectares (120 acres) of land approximately two kilometres from the Giza pyramids and is part of a new master plan for the plateau.
The building of the museum has a unique beauty. Although it will not rival the beauty of the Giza pyramids it looks like foldings in the desert sand. The Facade of the museum is geometrical in shape with alabaster stone. The museum is designed to line up with the Great Pyramid of Khufu and Menkaure.
The museum building is shaped like a chamfered triangle and while the front of the building has a translucent stone wall, it is the atrium inside that you will marvel at when you arrive.
The museum will house about 100,000 artefacts spanning a history of 7000 years of Egyptian history. With the latest technology in its halls.
One of the artefacts that has been recently transported to the museum is the thirty-foot-high granite statue of King Ramses II. The statue is more than three thousand years old and weighs about eighty-three tons. The statue was placed in a cage that was constructed specifically for the transport, and it was surrounded by a mounted military guard and a marching band for the journey. Once it arrived at the new Grand Egyptian Museum, it was placed inside the atrium where it will greet you every time you walk through the front doors.
While you are visiting this museum, you will be able to wander through exhibition galleries and watch a 3D movie within the cinema. It may be the ancillary buildings, restaurants, and shops that pique your interest the most after you have completed your exploration of history.
Virtual reality has also been incorporated into this new museum space, so every visitor will be able to incorporate the latest in technology during their visit. There is nothing better than feeling like you are being transported back in time as you are experiencing seeing these items for the first time.
What you will see, is the Hanging Obelisk Square in front of the museum, the atrium, the Children’s Museum, the Immersive Hall, the outdoor areas, and retail and food and beverage outlets, which include leading Egyptian brands.
Entry to the atrium will afford access to a selection of remarkable artefacts, including the colossus of Rameses II, the 10 Statues of Senusret, the Sakkara Cannon, the victory column of Meneptah, in addition to the Ptolemaic King and Queen statues.
All other museum interior spaces, including access to the main galleries and the two Tutankhamun galleries, will remain closed in preparation for the full site opening.
Pyramids Camel Ride
Experience the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only remaining ancient world wonder, at its most beautiful on this sunrise camel tour. With a private guide, climb atop your camel and enjoy a leisurely ride as the sun shines above the ancient structures. Get ready to capture the best photos.
Motorboat Nile Trip
Enjoy the motorboat tour in the longest Nile in the world while enjoying the sights of Cairo from the water along with a cosy atmosphere. Enjoy refreshing breezes with a ride on the traditional Egyptian motorboat and the bewitching skyline of Cairo, while listening to some famous Egyptian songs. Soak up stellar views of Cairo’s towers, bridges and riverfront. Snap photos and make memories. It's a family-friendly cruise ideal for all ages.
