Itinerary
- Pyramids of Giza: With a private qualified Egyptologist tour guide in your private, modern a/c van (WiFi on board) you will start your tour from your hotel at 8 am to head for Giza plateau for visiting the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chepren, the Pyramid of Mycerinus, the panorama area where you can take great pictures and also start your adventure on a camel around the pyramids, the Queens' small pyramids, the Valley Temple of King Chephren and the Sphinx.
- Cairo Citadel: Lunch at a wonderful restaurant facing the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Camel ride is included for 30 minutes around Giza pyramids Then proceed to the citadel of Saladin (12th century) that was built to protect Cairo against potential crusades, and remained the residence of the ruler of Egypt till the middle of the 19th century.
Inside the citadel you will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Aly (19th century) representing the Ottoman style of architecture, the Mosque of Ibn Qalaoun (14th century) representing the Mameluk style of architecture, and the panorama area for a wonderful view of Islamic Cairo. - Then you will move to Coptic Old Cairo to visit the Roman Fortress of Babylon (1st century A.D.), the Hanging Church of Virgin Mary (3rd century A.D.), the Church of Abu Serga (4th century) with the Holy Family Crypt, the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra (9th century). then you will get back to your Hotel
Includes
- Private transportation
- A tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- tip
- Pyramid Giza entry ticket 15$
- Saladin Citadel entrance ticket 15$
Details
Discover the ancient monuments of Giza and Cairo on a private full-day tour from Cairo. Alongside your guide, you’ll marvel at the magnificence of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before visiting the historical highlights of Coptic Old Cairo. See, too, the citadel of Saladin, home to a 12th-century mosque, and enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch. Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel is included.
Private full-day tour of Giza's pyramids and Coptic Cairo from Cairo
Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx
Admire the historical monuments of Old Cairo on a guided tour
Learn about the rich culture and history of the region
Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel and a light lunch is included
Private full-day tour of Giza's pyramids and Coptic Cairo from Cairo
Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx
Admire the historical monuments of Old Cairo on a guided tour
Learn about the rich culture and history of the region
Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel and a light lunch is included
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
