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Day Tour from Cairo: Egyptian Museum Hanging Church and Giza pyramids Visit

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Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Hanging Church, and the Egyptian Museum in a single day tour. Witness the most iconic sites in one day. Learn about the rich history of the Pharaonic and Coptic eras in Egypt. Delight in a tour of Cairo led by an expert Egyptologist, ensuring a memorable and enlightening experience.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pyramids of Giza - Your tour guide will meet you in your hotel and you can start your tour from Cairo or Giza. You will see the Giza pyramids which are the biggest pyramids in Egypt. From there you will be transferred to a panoramic area where you can see the entire area and live the adventure in a camel ride around the pyramids. From there, you will then visit The Sphinx and Valley Temple.
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - After the pyramids you will arrive at the Egyptian Museum, located on famous square in Cairo. On the ground floor of the museum there is an extensive collection of papyrus and coins used in the Ancient world and artifacts from the New Kingdom. On the first floor there are artifacts from the final two dynasties of Egypt, including items from the tombs of the Pharaohs Thutmosis III, Thutmosis IV, Amenophis II, Hatshepsut, and the courtier Maiherpri, as well as many artifacts from the Valley of the Kings, in particular the material from the intact tombs of Tutankhamun and Psusennes I. See the Gold Death Mask of Tutankhamun and some mummified animals, overall the museum houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
Fustat - After the museum you will have lunch an a local restaurant. 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..

What's Included

Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Bottled water
Transportation by modern cars
Air-conditioned minivan
Lunch at a high-quality restaurant
30-minute camel ride
Local taxes and parking fees included
Guidance from a qualified Egyptologist

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Location

Pyramids of Giza

Al Haram Str.,

Cancellation Policy

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

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Paul_j

Oct 10, 2023

Private car with a tour Guide made the tour a memorable one - Doaa my tour guide made the tour a memorable one . I learnt so much from her about Eygpt’s history and culture. Also to travel in a private car to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx , Churches, Museums, shops ,Egyptian restaurant flor Lunch by car with a tour guide was very memorable experience for me. .

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Nicky

Sep 29, 2019

Best tour in Egypt - Wonderful tour included Egyptian Museum, Saladin fortress and Alabaster mosque, Hanging church, Jewish temple, el-Khalili market. Loved the coffee shop at market. Delicious lunch and super tourguide Jimmy. Jimmy was thoughtful and again made us feel like the only people in Egypt. Highly recommended.

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Melvyn