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The Special Tour Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara + Ride Camel
You will be picked up Starting at 8.30 am till 10 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a full day tour visiting the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.
Your tour takes you to The Valley of the Temples where the priests have mummified the dead body of King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid of Giza. You get a chance to visit the Sphinx where you get to have an eye to eye contact with the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands out from the huge funeral complex with lion body and the head of King Chephren and you have a 20 minutes to reading camel or horse.
Your lunch See food (fish or Chicken or Shish Kebab or mixed grilled) your lunch in a local restaurant recommended by TripAdvisor, between your visits to a local restaurant (excluding drinks). In the afternoon visit the Sakkara which is located about 16.8 miles (27km) south west of Cairo. Here you visit the pyramid (built by King Zoser) which is considered an important part of the evolution of pyramids.
We continuing the tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt (the city dates back to 3100 BC), where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Your tour ends with a transfer to the hotel.
Stop Offer Pyramids Day Tour - Sphinx - Museum - Citadel
Be prepared for an unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo. You'll tour the world famous Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili with lunch provided to you. Before the tour, your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel picking you in a vehicle. From there, your adventure starts.
It is the dream of everyone to visit the Three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau which is considered the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Just to the east of the second Pyramid lies the mysterious Sphinx with a body of a lion & a human head, also known as The Guardian of the Pharaoh's enormous funerary monument.
Another highlight of this tour is The Egyptian Museum which houses around 250 000 antique pieces in its 107 halls. It comprises the world's greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Marvel at the many rooms filled with golden treasures especially from the world famous treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun (extra ticket).
We will then continue to visit The Citadel of Saladin, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century & perched on a hill above the city. Another visit will be made to the Alabaster Mosque & Tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali which are located in the Citadel.
We will end the day with a visit to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for woodwork, glassware, leather goods, perfumes, fabrics, Pharaonic curiosities etc.
If you have one day available while in Egypt - this is the tour for you. A qualified Egyptologist will take you around and make sure that you get the most out of the visit.
Private tour of the ruins of herculaneum
See the ruins of Herculaneum, the smaller, but no less impressive, sister of Pompeii, frozen in time by the same devastating volcanic eruption of August 24th 79 AD. Left buried under the rubble of ash until the 1700s, its discovery stunned the world.
All of the ancient town lies at the bottom of an archaeological hole, about 75 feet deep. Getting closer, see the area of the marina where 300 human skeletons were found along with a boat (on display at weekends).
Discover the garden of the “House of the Albergo”, where quince trees have been replanted following evidence of carbonized roots of the ancient fruit tree. Your next stop is the Council Hall of the Augustali, where beautiful frescoes depict Hercules.
Visit the mosaics in the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, and the neighboring store where food and wine containers, carbonised by the volcano, still hang on the walls! Go to the ancient spa, still covered with mosaics from the Roman saunas, gyms, hot rooms, and cold tubs.
Finally, see the most spectacular villa of Herculaneum at Villa Dei Cervi, with its luxurious mosaics, frescoes, and statues.
Coptic Cairo Tour with Hanging Church and Abu Serg Church
Our representative (your guide) picks you up at 9 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on a private tour through Old Cairo.
Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sort refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo.
Learn about Christian life in Egypt, a country where Christianity is a minority.
The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St George.
This is not an old church, dating from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th-century. It is one of the few remaining circular churches in the Middle East.
Your next stop is the Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. At the turn of the century this little church, which dates from the 10th-century, was the most important pilgrimage spot in Old Cairo for visiting Christian tourists. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles.
Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest in Egypt. Set in a beautiful garden, it was built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church. The synagogue was severely damaged by Arabs after the 1967 war with Israel, but it has been almost completely renovated.
Then visit the Coptic Museum at the end of the tour. The Museum is located in an area of great historical importance within the precinct of the Babylon Fort. Occupying over 8,000 sq meters the museum features almost 16,000 objects of importance to the Copts of Egypt.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites. Moreover, you also have the chance to visit the Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish to.
Daily Cappadocia (by plane)
Early morning pick up from city hotels and transfer to airport in Istanbul for flight to Cappadocia. Meeting at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport and transfer to Cappadocia to meet with the group and guide.
Walk through the “Fairy Chimneys” in Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monks’) Valley, practice pottery production with the ancient technique in Avanos. Visit to Göreme, the "open-air museum“ holding the earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys presenting finest examples of frescoes. Uçhisar Castle, the highest point in the region.
Lunch will be served during the tour.
Evening transfer to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for flight back to Istanbul.
Meeting at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotels.
Private walking tour of pompeii
Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of Pompeii and experience life in an everyday Roman town, with your own personal guide. Tours can be tailored to your own interests and physical abilities, but aim to take in at least one site from each type of building.
Start at Porta Marina, one of the best preserved city gates. Walk along the original basalt road of volcanic rocks, looking down at hundreds of little white travertine spots used to reflect torch light. See big blocks of basalt emerging from the road, used by pedestrians to avoid getting wet when it rained.
Explore the buildings of the Forum, such as the Temple of Apollo, Temple of the Emperor, and Macellum market. You will also see a display of human casts of the Pompeii residents caught by the volcano in the exact pose that they died.
Discover the Roman equivalent of today’s fast-food restaurants, and see the bakeries of Pompeii, where carbonized loaves of bread where found during the excavations.
Continue to the former Red Light District to see Roman frescoes of erotic images. And visit one of the city’s 3 theaters, either at the outdoor arena for public performances, the indoor theater for mime and poetry, and the outdoor theater for tragedies and comedies.
Troy & Gallipoli (Anzacs)
Early morning drive to Gallipoli, famous battlefield, Anzac Cove, War Cemeteries (Beach Cemetery, Quinn’ s Post, The Nek) and the Anzac Memorials (Lone Pine - Australian Memorial, Conk Bayırı - New Zealand Memorial, Hellespont - English Memorial) of the naval battle (18 March 1915) during the World War I.
Ferry across Dardanelles. We’ll see the maquette Trojan Horse used in the famous movie “Troy” before lunch at Çanakkale. Visit to the ancient city of Troy, famous with the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta and Paris, the Trojan Prince.
Dinner on the way and late evening return to İstanbul.
TROY, LIKE MANY OTHER HISTORICAL TREASURES, IS IN TÜRKİYE
GIZA ZOO AND WILDLIFE TOUR IN CAIRO
Our guide will pickup you from your hotel at 10:00 am to start your half day Tour to Giza Zoo.
Giza Zoo overlooks Cairo University; it has five gates on all sides, and was built in 80 acres of land. Inside the zoo there are over 130 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Most of the greenery in the zoo is because of rare plants, and the gorgeous grottoes.
Other than playing host to a number of animals, the zoo also has an animal museum, an animal experimental center and an animal behavioral study institute. Not to mention that the zoo works on saving endangered animals through breeding and then relocating the animals to their original habitats.
Some of the animals you can find here are baboons, chimpanzees, lions, leopards, jackals, kangaroos, sea lions, and bears. Also many breeds of birds can be found like vultures, pelicans, cockatoos, emus, flamingos, and sacred ibises. You can also find reptiles such as crocodiles, alligators, and cobras.
In 2010, the Zoo had new arrivals, three orangutans (Teetee, Fatouta, Bangu), Bonnet Macaques, Rhesus Macaque, Pigtail Macaque, and Patas monkey. Also, baby animals were born this year including a beautiful American black bear named Lola.
Theres also the touching story of Muzas survival. She is a beautiful chimp, who arrived to the Zoo in April 2010 exhausted and with several tumors. A team of zoo vets took good care of her, and successfully removed the two tumors from her neck and chest
To have a nice day at the zoo with the animals, you have to come prepared. Our advice would be that you make sure when you visit the Giza Zoo that there is someone else to walk its long streets with you. There is power in numbers; almost everything is more fun with other people to enjoy it with you.
The best time to visit would be in the early mornings between the months of October and January (during national holidays the number of people there can get overwhelming). Its much less crowded and you can actually enjoy the day with cooler weather. There are plenty of benches and seating areas around.
At 14:00 we transfer you back to your hotel.
Light and Sound Show at the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza
Our representative shall pick you from your hotel in Cairo and take you to attend the show Light & Sound in the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. The show narrates the story of the Ancient Egyptians. It begins with the story of the Sphinx, the vigilant protector of the city of the dead for more than 5000 years, and proceeds to describe the history of building the pyramids, relating to well-heard stories of famous Egyptian pharaohs such as Thutmose IV, Akhenaton, Nefertari, and Tutankhamun. At the end of the show, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Your dinner is in the Pyramidal area + Welcome drink Egyptian karkadeh.