Sharm El Sheikh Trip Overview
After pick-up from your hotel, get some great views of the landscape an route to the Egyptian capital. Stops can be made whenever you require. Upon arrival in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, and discover one of the most comprehensive collections of Ancient Egyptian relics in the world. Enjoy Salah el-din Citadel panorama and lunch at Egyptian restaurant
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, or Taj al-Jawame’, or Masjid Ahl ar-Rayah, or Jame’ al-Ateeq, was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
Transfer to Giza in the afternoon to see the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx in the Giza Plateau visit the Papyrus museum and learn how the Ancient Egyptians used it to record their civilization . Marvel at this last surviving monument of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World,
Additional Info
Duration: 18 hours
Starts: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Sharm El Sheikh Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea and Sinai, Egypt
After pick-up from your hotel, get some great views of the landscape an route to the Egyptian capital. Stops can be made whenever you require. Upon arrival in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, and discover one of the most comprehensive collections of Ancient Egyptian relics in the world. Enjoy Salah el-din Citadel panorama and lunch at Egyptian restaurant
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, or Taj al-Jawame’, or Masjid Ahl ar-Rayah, or Jame’ al-Ateeq, was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
Transfer to Giza in the afternoon to see the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx in the Giza Plateau visit the Papyrus museum and learn how the Ancient Egyptians used it to record their civilization . Marvel at this last surviving monument of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World,
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Egypt Papyrus Museum, 98 Pyramids Road, Giza 11511 Egypt
Papyrus is an important part of Egypt’s history. The raw material used to make this ancient paper comes from the stalk of the Cyperus papyrus plant, which has a brittle interior and a tough exterior and grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta. Its method of production was a well-kept secret for many years, allowing the ancient Egyptians to have a monopoly over its production and distribution.The Papyrus Institute is a government-approved museum and shop not far from the Pyramids in Giza, where visitors can browse and buy a huge selection of hand-painted papyrus prints. Prices range from the cheap to the very expensive, but bear in mind that these prints are the authentic article and make for some quality souvenirs.Staff at the Papyrus Institute talk visitors through the entire process of manufacturing papyrus, including a demonstration of exactly how it is made.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
One of the most mysterious Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (and the only one still standing), the Pyramids of Giza—the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure—still live up to more than 4,000 years of hype. Seeing these 4th-dynasty pyramids and their guardian Great Sphinx rising from the Giza Plateau is a must on any trip to Cairo (and the reason many travelers find themselves in Egypt).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
The 66-foot-tall (20-meter-tall) Sphinx of Giza is an icon of ancient Egypt, and the subject of continued debate regarding its meaning, age, and original builder. With the head of a human and the body of a lion, the Sphinx—one of the world’s largest and oldest statues—is said to symbolize strength, power, and wisdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
A centerpiece of Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities) has been a mecca for Egyptologists since it opened and houses some of the world’s greatest ancient relics. While some collections are moving to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, it remains a must-see for anyone interested in ancient Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours
