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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara
This is a full day tour to some of the most ancient landmarks of Egypt: The Giza Pyramids, The Valley Temple, Memphis City.
8:00 am - Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to start your day tour of the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple - The place where the priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau.
It is also the place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
Lunch is included in between visits at local restaurant for each person but beverages are not included.
Then we continue our day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest of Cairo. We will visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser) which is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
Then continue your day tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are located. Memphis dates back to 3100 BC.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.
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Day Tour to Meidum and Dahshour
Go for an interesting experience and visit some of the forgotten and unknown pyramids but still very amazing in two different historical sites. First up is the Pyramid at Meidum which is thought to originally have been built for Huni, the last pharaoh of the Third Dynasty, and was continued by Sneferu.
The architect was a successor to the famous Imhotep, the inventor of the stone built pyramid. Next up on the itinerary is are Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Dahshour. The area of Meidum is located 75 km south of Giza and it is one of the magical and forgotten places in Egypt.The unique design of the pyramid of medium is overwhelming.
It is believed that the pyramid was built by king Huni, the last pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty on the style of the step pyramid at Sakkara. It consists of 8 steps on top of each other. Some scholars believe the pyramid was completed by king Snefru, founder of 4th dynasty.There are several Mastaba tombs where the beautiful statues of Ra Hotep and Nefrt were found and another Mastaba where the famous painting of medium geese was found.
Meidum actually is one of the sites that still keeps a lot of secrets. The Red Pyramid is the first true pyramid of the world dating back to 2650 B.C.you will have the opportunity to enter the red pyramid and get the chance to see the three annexed chambers. The Bent Pyramid is equally unique, impressive and weird, perhaps all at once.
You will also have the option to click amazing photos of these pyramids. At the end of this tour, you will head back to your hotel.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
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Half Day Tour of Giza Pyramid and the Sphinx
Start your private tour with your own Egyptologist guide to Giza plateau. Once you enter the area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true.
Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs, how they were built and how long it took the ancient Egyptians to complete them. He will also give you enough time to take as many photos as you wish. You may like to enter the burial chamber of one of the pyramids (optional at additional cost).
Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel, take nice clicks and have a lot of desert fun (optional).
You might also like to visit the sun boat museum (optional). In the year 1954, an Egyptian archaeologist found what we call now the sun boat which was made of cedar imported from Lebanon. Although the boat dates back to 4600 years, most of the wooden components are still in an excellent condition.
After a short drive, you will find yourself at the feet of the fascinating statue of the Sphinx, the largest monolith sculpture in Ancient Egypt. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom. The statue was also regarded as a guardian of the pyramids.
Finally, visit the Valley Temple where King Chephren (owner of the second pyramid in the area) was mummified and learn about mummification process. After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago.
We will drop you at your hotel at the end of the tour.
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Cairo Photography Tour
In a huge and extensive city like Cairo, photography can be a very interesting activity. Cairo boasts of a unique character thanks its rich culture, grand history and stunning architecture. We offer you a chance to go on a photography tour to discover the riches this city, once considered to be one of the power centers of the world, and home to more than one thousand years of human history.
After meeting your Egyptologist guide at the hotel, you will embark on a tour of the famous Cairo streets and alleys. Discover historical areas rich in monuments and watch locals living their daily lives. Capture exceptional photos of the Fatimid walls and gates of the city. They date back to the 10th century.
Walk into Al Moez Street and explore a variety of mosques and mausoleums. Enter the mosques and enjoy taking photos of their multi-colored marble floors and walls. You will also find a lot of towers with different architectural styles and heights.The wooden lattice windows of the traditional mansions are worth lots of photos as well.
Carry on to the souk or the market and spend the time among the locals. On the way back, you may like to stop at the famous Tahrir Square near the city center where a lot of political incidents took place in recent years.
Return back to the hotel.
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Al Fayoum & Wadi Al Rayan Day Tour from Cairo
Al-Fayoum Oasis is a desert basin located immediately to the west of the Nile south of Cairo. Consisting of an area of 1,270 km² (490 mi²), this unique region is full of beautiful fields watered by a channel of the Nile, the Bahr Yussef.
Al Fayoum boasts of a rich Roman history and many of its attractions can be traced back to the first three centuries AD. The people of Al Fayoum and not only embalmed their dead but also placed a portrait of the deceased over the face of the mummy wrappings. The Egyptians continued their practice of burying their dead, despite the Roman preference for cremation.
Preserved by the dry desert environment, these Fayoum portraits make up the richest body of portraiture to have survived from antiquity.They provide us with a window into a remarkable society of people of mixed origins such as Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Syrians, Libyans and others — that flourished 2,000 years ago in Al Fayoum. The portraits were painted on wood in a pigmented wax technique called encaustic.
After meeting your guide at the hotel, you will drive for 75 minutes to get to Al Fayoum. You will then visit the museum of Karanis and the ruins of various Roman temples on the road. Drive through the fertile fields as you get closer to the Al Fayoum villages. Enjoy the fresh air surrounding the Qarun Lake, once known to be one of the biggest natural lakes in the world.
Enjoy the beautiful landscapes surrounding the lake and check out nature at her best. Then, drive to the Wadi Al Rayan National Park. This park is located in the western desert and is home to the only waterfalls in Egypt.
Drive back to Cairo to end the tour.
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Cairo Day Tour
Start your private tour with your own Egyptologist guide to Giza plateau. Once you enter the area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true. Your guide will provide you with full history of those 4600 years old tombs, giving you enough time to take as many photos as you wish. You may like to enter the burial chamber of one of the pyramids (optional).
Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure,you will stop at the area of the panorama where you can take some photos of all the pyramids together.In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will have the chance to ride a camel, take nice shots and have a lot of fun(optional).Then, you may visit the sun boat museum (optional).
After a short drive, you will find yourself at the feet of the fascinating statue of the sphinx.The largest monolith sculpture in Ancient Egypt. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom.On the way to the museum, you will stop at the papyrus institute to see how this ancient genuine paper was produced in the old times.
Your next stop will be the Egyptian museum.This museum (opened in 1901) has the largest collection of artifacts in the world.The visit to this museum is a must.With your guide,you will find yourself diving in a sea of 165,000 artifacts and antiquities.Your guide will explain and show you the highlights and most important treasures of the young pharaoh Tut Ankh Amun such as his golden mask and coffins and the contents of his intact tomb.
You will enjoy looking at the fantastic sculptures, sarcophagi, jewelry and papyrus scrolls that date back to different eras.You will have the chance to see the royal mummies of the great pharaohs (optional). You can have free time to browse the museum yourself after the guided part. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel.
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Layover Cairo day tour from the airport
This day tour starts at 07:00 - 09:00 am pickup from the Cairo international airport by our expert tour guide who will greet you with a sign with your name on it.
Then we will drive to Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, the home of colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. (1 hr time Spent)
Then visit the Sakkara area that is located only 27 km southwest from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), which is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs Time Spent)
Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids). Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE.(1 hr Time Spent)
Lunch is included in between visits at a local restaurant based but beverages are not included. (1 Hr time Spent)
End your day tour with a visit to Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified the dead body of King Chephre. You will also have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.(2:30 hrs time Spent)
Around 17:00 Pm, we will transfer you back to the airport.
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Quad Biking in Sharm El Sheikh
Cruise across the striking landscape of the Sharm El Sheikh desert with your party of quad-bikers. Experience the desert in a way you've never experienced before while getting a glimpse of the nomadic Bedouin life. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in the morning or the afternoon depending upon your choice. You will be driven about 30 minutes into the desert to the quad bike center.
Your instructor will then set you up with your safety helmets and give you instructions on how to safely drive your quad bike. Enjoy a 20-minute warmup drive over flat desert sand to get used to the bike and gain confidence first. At all times, you will be driving in a group and have your guide driving nearby in case you require assistance.
You will then drive out to a valley between the mountains. Spend roughly three hours making the most of the sand dunes and the hills in the area. Finally, before this adventure comes to an end, you will stop at a Bedouin camp in the middle of the desert and see the lifestyle of these nomadic people.
We will drive you back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh after that.
4x4, quad and ATV trips
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Pickup transfers from Cairo Airport to your hotel
Pickup Transfers from Cairo Airport Egypt is available 24/7 upon request. Once our guest comes outside the terminal at Cairo airport, they will be greeted by our representative who will hold a sign with the name of our guest on it.
Then from Cairo airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza By Private A/C vehicle.
It will take around 30 to 45 Minutes to get to a hotel in Cairo from the Cairo international airport. It takes around 50 to 60 minutes to get to a hotel in Giza.
Make sure to have 25 $ Cash for Entry Visa fees to Egypt.
You can book your trip and save your time without the hassle of searching for a taxi in the busy airport.
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Guided Cairo Tours Visiting Egyptian Museum
This Half Day Tour will take you to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. As per your chosen start time, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
The Egyptian Museum of antiquities displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamon - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Snacks will be included in this tour (Bottle of water, Can of Pepsi, Chips and Sweet Cake). After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Museum and gallery visits