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Guided Cairo Pyramids & Sphinx Tour

FromEGP 15
6 hours
Cairo, Egypt

About this activity

Experience Cairo's ancient wonders and rich history in a comprehensive 6-hour guided tour, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and key Islamic and Christian sites.

Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Marvel at the Sphinx's ancient grandeur
  • Discover Islamic Cairo's rich history
  • Visit the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
  • Experience Cairo's vibrant local culture

Full description

Dive into the heart of Cairo's ancient and spiritual heritage with this immersive 6-hour guided tour. Stand in awe before the monumental Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, marveling at their architectural brilliance and historical significance. Journey through the bustling streets of Islamic Cairo, where centuries-old mosques and vibrant bazaars offer a glimpse into the city's rich Islamic heritage. Then, explore the serene beauty of Christian Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church and other significant Coptic sites that showcase the city's diverse religious tapestry. This tour offers a perfect blend of Egypt's ancient wonders and its rich cultural history, providing an unforgettable experience for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx
  • Visit to Islamic Cairo landmarks
  • Visit to Christian Cairo sites
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

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Starts at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By guide and transfer to Giza Pyramids to Start your half day tour visiting Giza Pyramids Where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years!

Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still, There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NO
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This was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. The collection, known as the Cairo Geniza, was brought to the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England at the instigation of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided between several academic libraries, with the majority being kept at the Cambridge University Library.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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Then continue your day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leader Amr Ibn Elas Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to Visit and Enter the Following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area then followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816. This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city from any direction.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
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After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
  • Photography may be restricted in certain religious sites; ask your guide for guidance.
  • Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking; the tour covers multiple sites.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Infant Seats Available
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

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PERFECTION!

Again, Tonsi did a great job! He is highly recommended and I will bring others back because of him. Thank you!

jayc54Nov 14, 2021TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Entry fees includes basic area only Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
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