Full-Day Tour from Cairo:

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

Overview

The Giza pyramid complex contains the fabled relics of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, constructed a

whopping 4,500 years ago. Get a peek at one of the world’s top historical attractions,

which includes the Valley Temple, the Saqqara necropolis, and the mysterious, timeless

Sphinx. First-time visitors to Egypt—or travelers short on time—will be able to tick off all

the sights during this in-depth, full-day guided sightseeing tour from Cairo.

What to Expect

Ancient Lower Egypt’s great rulers marked their territory with timeless monuments,

larger-than-life relics of their once-mighty reign. In this in-depth, full-day guided visit to

the Giza pyramid complex, get a firsthand glimpse of one of the world’s most powerful

kingdoms.

After front-door pickup from your Giza or Cairo hotel, travel back to the time of the

pharaohs as you admire the massive blocks of the world-famous limestone pyramids.

Learn about their hidden temples and chambers, witnesses to complex funeral rites.

From there, head to the Valley of Temples, ruled by the mysterious, legendary Sphinx. Get

a chance to snap unforgettable photos of the famous seated lion, whose head resembles

the ancient King Chephren.

After a savory lunch at an authentic local restaurant (own expense), visit the Step Pyramid

of Saqqara, which marked a new style of monument, and the powerful statues of ancient

Memphis, built in 3100 BC

Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing

Overview The Nile River flows through 11 countries, but it is most closely connected to Egypt, where

it looms large in the history and culture of the region. See the world’s longest river during

this entertaining cruise past the Cairo skyline. You’ll top off the tour with a hot dinner

buffet and a traditional cultural performance with belly dancers and Sufi dervishes.

What to Expect

Get a front-row peek at Cairo’s spectacular skyline in an unforgettable cruise on one of the

world’s most famous bodies of water.

After a front-door pickup from your Cairo hotel, board your riverboat at the dock and feel

the rhythm of the water as the captain cruises into the Nile’s current. Get ready to take a

ride on the river that has inspired countless poems, artwork, and songs throughout the

centuries.

While Arabic music plays, belly dancers perform a predinner show, giving you a taste of

traditional moves. Then, it’s time to hit the buffet: hot and cold dishes, including meats,

salads, rice, and a tasty dessert spread.

During the next performance, whirling dervishes, known as Tanoura dancers, hit the stage

to Sufi music, showcasing traditional Egyptian religious devotion. You’ll have time to head

to the deck for a remarkable perspective on Egypt’s bustling capital city before returning

to the shore.

Pyramids Sound and Light Show Highlights

2-hour Giza pyramids sound and light show experience in Cairo

Enjoy a sound, light and music extravaganza at the Giza pyramids and Sphinx

Watch entranced as brilliant lights and lasers bathe the monuments in a rainbow of

colors

See the pyramids, Sphinx and other relics cast with visual projections and laser-beam

hieroglyphs

Hear the secrets of the pyramids and ancient Egypt as the Sphinx serves as the

‘storyteller’

Relax with private, round-trip transfers from your Cairo or Giza hotel

Half Day Tour to Giza Pyramids

Highlights

Half-day Giza tour

Learn about ancient Egyptian history and culture

Ride a camel at the base of the pyramids

Overview Experience Egypt’s iconic pyramids by riding a camel across the Giza Plateau on

this half-day tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Take in the most

important sites, from the three pyramids to the Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, and

Solar Boat Museum, then pause for a classic Egyptian lunch in a nearby

restaurant. Enjoy the chance to explore at your own pace, with a personal guide

that tailors the itinerary to your interests.

What to Expect

Meet your guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel, and travel to the Giza Plateau in an air-

conditioned van with onboard Wi-Fi. Get the background and history on the ancient

landmarks from your Egyptologist guide, then take in the three stunning pyramids

that dominate Giza.

Step into the world of pharaohs and priests as you learn about Menkaure, Khafre, and

Khufu and visit the smaller, fascinating Queen’s Pyramids. Get panoramic views from

a Giza overlook—this is the perfect time the capture unforgettable pyramid photos—

then visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx and saddle up a local camel for a ride through

the sand.

Head downslope to explore the Valley Temple funerary complex, with the option to

see Khufu’s reconstructed boat in the Solar Boat Museum (additional entrance fee

required). Relax and cool off over a classic Egyptian lunch of foul, falafel, or koshary

before finishing the day with return transfer to your hotel.

Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Private Guided Tour

Highlights

Private 4-hour tour of the Egyptian Museum from Cairo

Marvel at ancient artifacts like the golden mask and coffin of King Tutankhamen

Behold mummified pharaohs and miniature statues of the pyramids

Gain fascinating insight into the rich history of Ancient Egypt from your knowledgeable

guide

Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel

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Overview Get acquainted with some of the Egyptian Museum's glittering treasures on a

private 4-hour tour of the iconic cultural institution from Cairo. Alongside an

erudite guide, browse more than 250,000 artifacts that perfectly capture the

splendor of Ancient Egypt. Marvel at the golden mask, throne and coffin of King

Tutankhamen; behold the royal mummies of the Pharaohs; and see statues

created by those who built the pyramids. Receive personalized attention from

your private guide and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from

your Cairo hotel.

What to Expect

Itinerary

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Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

This tour will takes you to one of the most remarkable sites in Cairo the Egyptian

museum located in Tahrir square which includes fabulous antiquities and artifacts

including the Golden treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. You guide will take you

through the champers with stops at the main highlights of the museum.

Cairo shopping tour

Overview We all love shopping but this not ordinary shopping at most of the places we will visit

you will find tons of high quality handmade products made by locals this is how they make

their living each and every person involved in any product somehow give all what he got in

order to provide a high quality product.

What to Expect

Itinerary

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Stop At: Papyrus Shop, Giza, Giza Governorate

The ancient Egyptians used papyrus to make paper, baskets, sandals, mats, rope, blankets,

tables, chairs, mattresses, medicine, perfume, food, and clothes. Truly, papyrus was an

important "gift of the Nile".

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Perfume Factory, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

One purpose of perfume has remained the same, from ancient times to the present:

Ancient populations were likewise attracted to appealing smells. In ancient Egypt,

cleanliness was highly valued,. In ancient Greece, wearing a sweet-smelling fragrance was

also considered to be pleasing to the gods. In addition, Greek medical thinkers of the time

practiced an ancient form of aromatherapy, finding certain smells to improve health and

vitality

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

Your local guide will meet you at your hotel to take you around the very authentic places

by A/C Vehicle for shopping you will get to go among the very famous places for

handmade products that Egypt is so famous for like cotton Institutes, leather, essential

oils, different stones carvings, jewelries made out of silver gold and local stones, papyrus,

shoes, clothes, scarfs even carpets and even if you're not interested to buy anything it's

such a wonderful experience to go through all these products which all made in Egypt and

to meet those who are actually part of these different industries, all the different designs

they have made by Egyptians. All their designs and products are a very important part of

Egypt actually if you're interested to carry part of Egypt with you or if you just interested

to see part of Egypt closely this is the right tour for you but in advance you need to know

that negotiation is part of our culture we negotiate prices except in very rare places with

fixed prices and in that case you gonna see the prices written on them and most of the

time that will be the case with Egyptian brands other than this almost everything is

negotiable and this is going to be part of the experience you going to Live today at the end

of the day will transfer you back comfortably to your hotel