Private 2-Days Tour in Cairo and Giza with lunch
see all Cairos top attractions in two action-packed days on this private tour, with an Egyptologist guide. Experience the stunning Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx; and visit the ancient pyramid fields of Saqqara and open-air museum of Memphis. Gaze at Tutankhamun golden treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and explore the highlights of Old Cairo, including the Mohammed Ali Pasha Mosque
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
-Egyptologist guide will meet you at your Cairo or Giza hotel at 8am in an air-conditioned vehicle to Giza Pyramids. Admire the three vast pyramids of the kings and the several smaller pyramids that were tombs of the queens: Stroll out into the sands and scramble aboard a camel for a 30-minute ride on the famous 'ship of the desert', before discovering the Valley Temple and the iconic Sphinx.
+Saqqara (Sakkara):
-you'll drive to Saqqara, to see the Pyramid of Djoser, probably Egypt's oldest pyramid, enter the pyramid of Teti to see the pyramid texts, and admire the stunning reliefs in the tombs of the nobles.
+Memphis:
-continue to Memphis, Egypts ancient capital and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. View the UNESCO-listed sculptures and ruins in its outdoor museum, and behold the star turn: a spectacularly large, fallen statue of Ramses II
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Giza Egypt
+Saqqara (Sakkara):
-you'll drive to Saqqara, to see the Pyramid of Djoser, probably Egypt's oldest pyramid, enter the pyramid of Teti to see the pyramid texts, and admire the stunning reliefs in the tombs of the nobles.
+Memphis:
-continue to Memphis, Egypts ancient capital and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. View the UNESCO-listed sculptures and ruins in its outdoor museum, and behold the star turn: a spectacularly large, fallen statue of Ramses II
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
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+Memphis:
-continue to Memphis, Egypts ancient capital and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. View the UNESCO-listed sculptures and ruins in its outdoor museum, and behold the star turn: a spectacularly large, fallen statue of Ramses II
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Cairo
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Egyptian Museum:
-Specialist tour guide will pick You up from your Hotel by a Private A/C Van, than will take you to the Egyptian Museum. The first Floor: Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you in detail all information about old kingdom, who is the builder of it, when that kingdom started and how was its end . You will meet some of the old kingdom kings and queens, also you will know, how became the scribe very important , Why did the dwarfs become famous in our history. The second Floor: There you will spend longer time enjoying listening to the explanation of your tour guide about the Golden Pharaoh Tutankhamen, also you will know more about the secret of Mummification. also will be interesting to know that, the first paper in the world made in Egypt, than you will have free time to go around and than you will be taking
+Citadel of Saladin
-Visit the Islamic Cairo which was founded in 641 AD, you will visit the amazing and beautiful Citadel of Saladin built during the 12th Century (it is comprised of a number of important monuments) the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammad Ali built during the 18th century.
+Old Cairo:
-move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history. Next, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Al Abageyah Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairo 11511 Egypt
+Citadel of Saladin
-Visit the Islamic Cairo which was founded in 641 AD, you will visit the amazing and beautiful Citadel of Saladin built during the 12th Century (it is comprised of a number of important monuments) the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammad Ali built during the 18th century.
+Old Cairo:
-move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history. Next, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Church of St Sergius and Bacchus, Old Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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+Old Cairo:
-move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history. Next, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration:2 days
Commences in:Giza, Egypt
Country:Egypt
City:Giza
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