Cairo Trip Overview
See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on this guided private half-day tour. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. Also, take a ride on a camel for a view of more pyramids along the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert. All entrance fees plus lunch and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on this guided private half-day tour. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. Also, take a ride on a camel for a view of more pyramids along the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert. All entrance fees plus lunch and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Begin this half-day tour of the Pyramids of Giza straight from your hotel in Cairo by meeting your guide in the lobby. Head toward the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus and discover the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists believe the Pyramid of Cheops (also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza) was built as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khofo and constructed over a 14 to 20-year period in 2560 BC. During the tour you will ride a camel for 25 minutes and your guide will help you to take some photos of your trip.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Afterwards, continue on toward the Great Sphinx. The Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body and dates back to the time of Chephren. This sphinx was made to guard the pyramids of King Chefren.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valley Temple of Khafre, الاهرام، Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Next, visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramids of Chephren. The temple acted as a place for the purification and mummification process of the king before burial.
Then you will take your lunch with your guide and head back to your hotel.
Duration: 20 minutes
