Over day Cairo by Bus ( group )

Over day Cairo by Bus ( group )

Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Egyptian Museum on this 1-day Cairo highlights tour from Hurghada by comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Tour is led by an ancient Egypt specialist guide and includes lunch at a Nile-side restaurant in Cairo.

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Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Medan ElTahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt

One of the world’s most important collections of ancient artifacts, the Egyptian Museum takes pride of place in Downtown Cairo, on the north side of Medan Tahrir. Inside the great domed, oddly pinkish building, the glittering treasures of Tutankhamen and other great pharaohs lie alongside the grave goods, mummies, jewelry, eating bowls and toys of Egyptians whose names are lost to history.

To walk around the museum is to embark on an adventure through time.

Some display cards have become obsolete as new discoveries have busted old theories. And the collection rapidly outgrew its sensible layout, as, for instance, Tutankhamen's enormous trove and the tomb contents of Tanis were both unearthed after the museum opened, and then had to be shoehorned into the space. home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian masterpieces, including the death mask of the boy king Tutankhamen.

into about 15,000 sq meters. Like the country itself, the museum is in flux.

The current museum has its origins in several earlier efforts at managing Egypt’s ancient heritage, beginning in 1835 when Egyptian ruler Mohammed Ali banned the export of antiquities. French architect Marietta's growing collection, from 35 dig sites, bounced around various homes in Cairo until 1902, when the current building was erected, in a suitably prominent position in the city. There it has stood, in its original layout, a gem of early museum design.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Giza, Giza, Giza Governorate

Next, it’s a short drive to Giza for lunch in a local restaurant around 30 min, through enjoy by the view


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt

who'll escort you to the Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the three famous pyramids, built by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Witness the mighty Sphinx, a half-lion, half-human creation that's one of the world's largest and oldest monumental statues. Then explore the beautifully preserved Valley Temple, which was buried under sand for thousands of years. (Should you wish to climb inside a pyramid, or visit the Solar Boat Museum, additional charges apply.)

Duration: 2 hours