All Inclusive 2-Day Ancient Egypt and Old Cairo Highlights Tour
Cairo, Egypt
Pressed for time in Cairo? This 2-day, private tour covers both the ancient Egyptian highlights and UNESCO-listed Old Cairo. Visit the Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus), the Sphinx, the tombs and pyramids at Saqqara, Egypt's first capital, Memphis and wonder at the masterpieces of its museum, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum that holds the greatest collection of the majestic ancient Egyptian civilization. Then explore the Citadel of Saladin that represents a great example of military fortification of the Islamic era, the Alabaster Mosque that represents an excellent example of Ottoman religious architecture in Egypt), the Hanging Church with its icons and architecture that is considered one of the oldest churches in the world, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, concluding with a shopping trip to the Khan al-Khalili bazaar that is more than 1,000 years old
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza- Memphis- Sakkara
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Great Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Pyramid of Mycerinus
Camel ride
Valley Temple of Chephren
Sphinx
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Step Pyramid complex of Zoser
Pyramid of Teti
Nobleman's tomb
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
Colossal statue of Ramses II
Huge alabaster Sphinx
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Csiro tour
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
100's of thousands of ancient Egyptian artifacts
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Alabaster Mosque
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Hanging Church
Synagogue of Ben Ezra
Church of Abu Serga
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- 25-minute camel ride around Giza Pyramids
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance fees
- 2x Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Entry/Admission - Mit Rahina Museum
- Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
Exclusions
- Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids, Solar Boat museum, Royal Mummy Room)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements (for the second day).
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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