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Day Tour to Cairo and the Pyramids
Egypt. The land of the ancients. One of the early great civilizations of the world. There's just so much history to see and breathe here. Every nook, every cranny presents something new, the atmosphere rich with antiquity. A trip to this beautiful land is sure to leave you mesmerized and speechless, presenting a journey like no other. This private day excursion takes you to some of the key highlights around Cairo, one of the most happening cities in the country. Of course, pyramids are included!!
Pick Up
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Giza or Cairo International Airport then drive the downtown of Cairo where is The Egyptian Museum.
Visit the Egyptian Museum
You will start the tour by visiting the world- famous Egyptian Museum. The museum, spanning two floors, houses a vast 120,000 masterpieces from different eras and periods in Egyptian history. The most popular exhibits are that of treasures relating to the Pharaonic kings and queens, such as the child king Tutankhamen and the room of mummies. In the latter, visitors can learn more about mummification art in ancient Egypt.
Discover the Nile by Felucca " Optional "
After your visit to the Egyptian museum, you will have the chance to relax and float on a Felucca (small motor boat) on a trip along the longest river in the world. Here you can take time to absorb the panoramic views of the city in the summer breeze.
Stop for Lunch
Next we will take a break to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a restaurant with wonderful views of the Nile. Drinks are not included.
Visit Pyramids & Sphinx
After lunch, we will cross the Nile and travel to Giza to the ancient pyramids, constructed in around 2560 BC. Renowned as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, it will be hard not to stare in amazement on your arrival at the pyramids and ask: ‘How were they built? And why?’ Don’t worry – all of our guides are qualified Egyptologists and will be happy to guide you and answer all of your questions. There will be the option at this point in the tour to go inside one of the three ancient pyramids.
After that we will walk down to the edge of the plateau to King Kafra Valley where you can take your first glimpse of the Great Sphinx and its temple. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythological creature, formed of a human head and the body of a lion which standing at over 20 meters high 73 metres long is a magnificent sight to behold.
Shopping
Our final stop of about one hour will be for shopping. Here you will have the chance to buy authentic and traditional Egyptian souvenirs and gifts produced by local craftspeople. We will spend time at the Papyrus Institute, where you will be given a demonstration on how this famous paper is made and where you will also have the chance to purchase papyrus art. We will also visit a perfume shop, where you can shop for Arabian scents and beautifully decorated perfume bottles.
Drive Back
At the end of the day our guide will transfer you back to your hotel or to the airport to catch your flight.
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Galilee & Golan Heights, 2 Days From Tel Aviv
Join this Galilee and Golan 2-day tour and discover the hidden gems of northern Israel. You’ll be accompanied by a professional local guide for 2 fully guided days of this package tour. The tour takes you through the idyllic countryside and across the Jordan River to the Golan Heights. Pass the hot springs of Hamat Gader and stop at the Shalom Observatory to take in the panoramic views. Tour the Talmudic village at Katzrin and the Golan Antiquities Museum. On the peak of Mount Bental explore a former Syrian outpost. The tour includes 1 night of bed and breakfast accommodation at a local kibbutz guesthouse. On day 2 take a look around the kibbutz and learn about this unique community. Then visit Mount Hermon Stream Nature Reserve and see the fairy-tale countryside of Banias. Here you can tour the ruins of a Roman city, and see babbling brooks, lush woodlands, and waterfalls. Visit Nimrod Fortress and tour the cobbled streets of Safed, the birthplace of Jewish mysticism, better known as Kabbalah.
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Unusual Cairo Day Trip To Local Markets
The tour starts from your hotel as per your requested pickup time. You will be picked up from either Cairo or Giza by our guide to start your half-day tour.
You will visit traditional local market where you can see Egypt through the eyes of a local. You will be escorted by a certified tour guide who will make sure to show you the real life of the Egyptian people.
Then we take a free Tuktuk ride to explore Egypt's local neighborhoods. We then stop for lunch at a local restaurant where you can eat the popular Egyptian meal called `Khoshari`
After the tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Best of Istanbul in 1 Day
Short on time but want to see the highlights of Istanbul? First-time visitor to this fantastic city? This unique full-day tour takes you to the best must-see attractions for any visitor to Istanbul.
Visit Topkapi Palace, the former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled, which today is a spectacular museum with one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the famous treasury of the Royal Family. In addition, explore the famed Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the world-famous Grand Bazaar! Not only is it historically very significant, but the bazaar will tempt even the strictest nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewelry, leather, and souvenirs.
Book today and see the top sites of Istanbul in just one day.
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2-Day Cappadocia Highlights Tour From Istanbul
Known for its unique rock formations (fairy chimneys) that provided refuge to persecuted Christians, Cappadocia is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Cover the highlights of Cappadocia in just two days with this private, guided tour.
Your journey starts from Istanbul, Turkey's capital, where our driver will meet you and transfer you to the airport in the city. Hop on a flight to Cappadocia and, on reaching there, drive to your hotel in the city. See the highlights of Cappadocia on the second day. Marvel at its lunar landscape and visit the Devrent Valley that is home to countless fairy chimneys. See the mushroom-shaped pinnacles of Paşabag and visit Göreme's open-air museum.
Catch a flight back to Istanbul at the end of this tour.
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Private Full-day Guided Ephesus Tour from Istanbul
Discover secrets of ancient Greece on this private, one-day Ephesus tour, available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, the Isabey Mosque from the Seljuks period, and the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World!
In the morning, our transfer car will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Istanbul airport. Take a domestic flight to Izmir which is the third biggest city in Turkey. From here, our tour car will pick you and take you on the tour in Ephesus. Lunch is included in a traditional local restaurant.
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Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Day Tour
This full-day guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis are for those who want to see the major highlights around Cairo in a short time. You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by your tour guide and driven to Giza to see the famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
Proceed to see the enigmatic Sphinx next before heading for the Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, in Sakkara. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago.
Also, visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Sakkara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to the city of Memphis which was founded by King Mina and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
Memphis remained the center of politics and culture in Egypt for over 3,000 years. See the famous statue of Ramses II and the Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut in Memphis. We will drive you to the hotel after that.
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Private Full Day Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour
Explore the highlights of Istanbul in just one day on this convenient, private guided tour.
Capture the details and feel the atmosphere of the Old City by walking from place to place. All the museums and highlights are relatively close to each other, so the walking will not be extreme.
Begin with a walk through the heart of the city of Constantin to visit the dramatic former basilica of the Hagia Sophia. Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. Continue to Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. You will also visit the Hippodrome, the ancient stadium built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. See the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You'll also get to check out the gazebo-like German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns. During the tour, your local guide will answer all your questions and keep you informed about all the places you see. The best part? With the tickets we already have for you, you will get to skip all the entrance lines!
At the end of the monument and sightseeing, we’ll stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handicraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee. Pick up a souvenir if you wish!
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Tour P2 - In Trace of Christianity (Half Day)
The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.
Church of Panagia of Blachernae, the best known and most celebrated shrine of the Holy Virgin located near Golden Horn, famed with the hagiasma (fountain of holy water), good to cure health problems, and the Hagion Lousma (sacred bath) good to clean the soul where the emperor also came to purify himself.
St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum), originally a Byzantine monastery, dedicated to Jesus Christ the Savior, survived with fantastic mosaics and frescoes, portraying scenes from the Bible,
the life and miracles of Jesus.
Pantocrator (Zeyrek Mosque), the monastic complex was one of the largest and best organized
of the Byzantine period, comprising two churches and a funerary chapel, baths, a hospice
for the aged, a hospital and a medical school, a hostel for travellers and a library. (from outside)
Church of St. Mary Pammacaristos (Fethiye Mosque), built in the 11th century by John Comnenus, displaying the aesthetic refinement attained to Paleologan Age, originally belonged to a convent
of nuns. Housed the Patriarchate for a while after the conquest. (from outside)
Zoodochos Pege at Balıklı, dedicated to the Mother of God at Pege, with an underground cistern, full of gold fishes related to a well-known miracle, and the fountain of holy water.
St. Sergius & Bacchus, a landmark in Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture. Today it is known as the "Little Hagia Sophia” because its general plan is a precursor of the Hagia Sophia.
(from outside)
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Tour P2 - In Trace of Christianity (Full Day)
The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.
Church of Panagia of Blachernae, the best known and most celebrated shrine of the Holy Virgin located near Golden Horn, famed with the hagiasma (fountain of holy water), good to cure health problems, and the Hagion Lousma (sacred bath) good to clean the soul where the emperor also came to purify himself.
St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum), originally a Byzantine monastery, dedicated to Jesus Christ the Savior, survived with fantastic mosaics and frescoes, portraying scenes from the Bible, the life and miracles of Jesus.
Pantocrator (Zeyrek Mosque), the monastic complex was one of the largest and best organized of the Byzantine period, comprising two churches and a funerary chapel, baths, a hospice for the aged, a hospital and a medical school, a hostel for travellers and a library. (from outside)
Church of St. Mary Pammacaristos (Fethiye Mosque), built in the 11th century by John Comnenus, displaying the aesthetic refinement attained to Paleologan Age, originally belonged to a convent of nuns. Housed the Patriarchate for a while after the conquest. (from outside)
Zoodochos Pege at Balıklı, dedicated to the Mother of God at Pege, with an underground cistern, full of gold fishes related to a well-known miracle, and the fountain of holy water.
St. Sergius & Bacchus, a landmark in Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture. Today it is known as the "Little Hagia Sophia” because its general plan is a precursor of the Hagia Sophia. (from outside)
Hagia Eirene, the old patriarchal church with its impressive size stands next to Hagia Sophia. (from outside)
Hagia Sophia, for many centuries was the largest church of Christendom, dedicated to
Divine Wisdom, an attribute of Christ. Hagia Sophia played an important role as emperors were crowned and many victories were celebrated in this remarkable building.
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Half Day Tour to Pharaonic Village in Cairo
This half day tour to Pharaonic Village in Cairo starts at 10:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo and Giza. You will be transferred to The Pharaonic Village by a private A/C vehicle where you can see and know more about ancient Egypt.
The Pharaonic Village is an experience like no other. The instant you begin sailing down the canals that circuit through the island, you are totally immersed in the Egypt of history and legend. Everywhere you look, you will find more and more of the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt, until finally you think that you have truly traveled through time to a distant and glorious past.
After you are done with your visit, we will go to a local restaurant for lunch. Beverages are not included.
After lunch, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
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Half Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids
This day tour to Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids starts at 8:00 am. You will be picked up from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by one of our representatives.
We will first visit the Sakkara Pyramid, located only 27 km southwest away 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.
Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent & Red Pyramids). The 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.
Then, we will visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx were built back in 3100 B.C .
At the end of the tour, around 13:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Day Tour to Egyptian Museum Citadel and Bazaar
This Day Tour to Egyptian Museum-Citadel & Bazaar starts at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel.
We will start by visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It 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. (3 hrs Time Spent)
Then we will continue our day tour to The Citadel where we will visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha. (1:30 hrs Time spent)
Lunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant. Beverages are not included. (1 Hr time Spent)
Then continue our day tour to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 Hr time Spent)
At the end of tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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Private Ephesus Day Tour (For Cruise Passengers)
Are you on a cruise with a stop in Kusadasi? Book this perfect 6-hour tour of the area and ensure you make the most of your time.
You will be picked up from the cruise port of Kusadasi in a comfortable, luxury vehicle. Our experienced guide will take you to visit the most famous and significant ancient heritage sites in the Kusadasi area including the ancient city of Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, which is one of the seven Wonders of the World! During the tour, a professional guide will explain everything you see and more. Lunch is included.
The best part? Because this is a private tour, you are free to discuss with your guide and customize the tour! After the tour, you will be back at the Cruise Port in Kusadasi on time for your cruise.
Please note that the price is a flat rate for a group of at least 2 persons.
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