8-Hour Private Tour of the Pyramids, old Cairo Egyptian Museum

Cairo, Egypt
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and the Hanging Church on a full-day tour through Cairo remarkable history and heritage. Visit a trio of pyramids on the Giza Plateau as you explore alongside an Egyptologist guide, meet the mysterious Great Sphinx then learn how King Chephren was mummified at his royal Valley Temple. Browse statues, artifacts and pharaohs’ treasure in the remarkable collections at the Egyptian museum, then discover gilded icons and holy relics in an Old City Coptic church.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with WiFi
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • WiFi during the tour
  • Riding camel for 20 minutes
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket included
    8:00 am Your guide will pick you up from your hotel, then take you to Giza. You will begin by visiting the great King Cheops pyramids, while listening to your Egyptologist guide. Next, you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view, where you can see all pyramids, and take pictures. Then you will head to see the famous Sphinx, explore the valley and ride a camel. Afterwards you will enjoy a local lunch, before being transferred back to your accommodation in Giza or Cairo.
  2. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Next, you will have your lunch in a good quality restaurant with set menu of grill chicken/kebab and kofta, before proceeding to the Egyptian Museum. Explore the animal mummy room, the mummy portraits, the Royal Mummy Rooms (extra fee), and King Tutankhamun's jewelry.
  3. Coptic Cairo
    2h · Admission ticket included
    And after lunch the last place to visit during this tour will be Hanging Church, which is also referred to as the Suspended Church or Al-Moallaqa. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress. Logs of palm trees and layers of stones were constructed above the ruins of the Roman fortress to be used as a foundation. Explore famous church in Cairo to understand Coptic religion. Hanging Church served as the residence of the Coptic Patriarch. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your hotel in Cairo or Giza

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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