Itinerary
- Grand Egyptian Muesum: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).You have the opportunity to view the Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses II Statue, 10 Statues of King Senusert (from a distance), and the Grand Staircase, Besides the Main Galleries. Entering the museum, you will be greeted by the grand facade adorned with hieroglyphs, cartouches, and a hanging obelisk. The majestic statue of King Ramses II stands as a welcoming sight within the museum. The Museum lobby showcases other masterpieces such as the Ptolemaic King and Queen exhibits, as well as the Victory Column of King Merenptah.12 Main Galleries at the museum showcase 15,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s entire ancient history. These galleries are divided main sections:
Prehistoric to The Second Intermediate Period
Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period
New Kingdom
Third Intermediate to Graeco-Roman Period
As you ascend the Grand stairs, you will encounter approximately 65 statues depicting kings, queens, and ancient Egyptian Gods from the old, middle - Pyramids of Giza: Afterward, you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant and then we will continue with the visit to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then we proceed with visiting the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chefren.
Then you will drive back to Sharm El Sheikh and then back to your hotel.
Includes
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch
- Pick up services from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and return
- All transfers by air-conditioned bus
- Guide
- Mummies Room at the Museum Requires additional ticket
- Tipping
- Ticket Pyramids from Inside
- Any extras not mentioned in the Program
Details
Discover the history and culture of Ancient Egypt during this 1-day tour in Cairo. Visit the magnificent Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Egyptian Museum, the Papyrus Institute, and much more.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
