Itinerary
- Gran Museu Egipci: 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 - The Pyramids Of Giza: Afterwards, you will visit a perfume shop and then the Great Pyramids of Giza: 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 and the Papyrus Institute. We will take you back to Cairo airport and you will fly back to Sharm. Transfer from Sharm El Sheikh airport back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Includes
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch
- Pick up and return services from your hotel in sharm el sheikh.
- Return flight ticket from Sharm El Sheikh
- Drinks
- Mummies Room at the Museum Requires additional ticket
- Ticket Pyramids from Inside
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Details
Fly out of Sharm El Sheikh for an exciting 1-day excursion to Cairo and explore the vibrant, exhilarating and fascinating capital of Egypt. Experience the country's incredible history with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
