Cairo & Giza Highlights In Two Days with private tour Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
private Day to Giza pyramids , Sphinx , Saqqara and Memphis
12 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
Pick Up from the Requested Location by GEM Explore Egyptologist to start your Journey across Cairo heading to the Great Pyramids of Giza where you will enjoy The pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, the tour will continue by vising the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is located the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and the head of King Khafre. (please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires a special ticket, the guide will be happy to assist).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Khafre's Pyramid
The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Pyramid of Menkaure
The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
Admission ticket free
5
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view by the way that is best place to have unforgettable short camel ride !!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Great Sphinx
With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our guide, They are expert photographers also.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Saqqara
After lunch you will start amazing Journey through the villages to one of the most important archeological sight in Egypt sakkara to see the oldest pyramid ever built in our planet and the tombs around , possibility to enter some pyramids for free ,Please note that entering Saqqara pyramid from inside and the new Sothern tomb of king zoser require special ticket).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Step Pyramid of Djoser
The oldest stone structure in the entire world is the step pyramid of king Djoser dates back to 2670 BC ,The pyramid is a part from huge complex (Colonnaded Entrance -Sed Festival complex- Enclosure wall , North and south Pavilions ,Southern Tomb and thousand of tombs around ) With your advanced tour guide you will know a a lot more about king Djoser, his talented architect Imhotep and the new discoveries in Saqqara. (Please note that entering the pyramid or the southern tomb needs special ticket) guide will be happy to assist .
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Tomb of Idut
The Tomb of Idut (Idu) is located in the section of the Pyramid of Unas, in the Necropolis of Saqqara. It is one of the highly important tombs at the site. Its owner was a princess of the Royal Family who lived during the end of the Fifth Dynasty and until the beginning of the Sixth Dynasty. The tomb is famous for its charming scenes distinguished with their beautiful multiple colors that vividly depict the making of offerings and other daily life activities. Some the scenes show men in boats fishing with dip-nets, scribes, a statue of the Princess being dragged on a sled to the tomb, a man pouring water before the sled, agricultural activities, the papyrus harvest, livestock, and butchers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Memphis and Sakkara
Then, the tour continues by visiting the city that once was the ancient Capital of Egypt, Memphis city. This city holds both the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx and lots of ruins around. Memphis city was the center of power to the Old Kingdom (2686 BC) of Ancient Egypt, and the home to the pharaohs that raised the pyramids.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Mit Rahina Museum
Special Museum for the very famous Statue for King Ramesses the great 1279 BC. A huge limestone statue in amazing condition .Ramesses the great ruled the Egyptian empire for about 67 Years . That symmetric statue something you can not miss in Egypt , It is really amazing !!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
The Sphinx of Memphis
The Sphinx of Memphis is a stone sphinx located near the remains of Memphis, Egypt. The statue made out from the Egyptian Alabaster , still in Avery good condition may be representing the very famous queen Hatshepsut 1479 BC. Then you will start your journey back to your hotel.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day Tour To The Egyptian Museum , Cairo Citadel , Coptic Cairo and Bazaar
9 stops
13
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Next day another adventure will start in Cairo Down Town .8 AM: Pick Up from Requested Location by GEM Explore Egyptologist to start your Journey across Cairo heading to one of the biggest museum all over the world ,The museum of Egyptian Antiques, where is the home of 120,000 of ancient Egyptian Antiques Collection that dates up to 6000 years old, including the Tutankhamun exhibit, which contains his golden Mask and jewelry. the museum been built 1901 and the official opening was 1902 .
3 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Cairo Citadel
The largest Islamic monument in the middle east is Saladin Citadel or Cairo Citadel, Dates back to the eleven century and was built by the great warrior Saladin and his minister. The Citadel contains 13 fortified towers, contains 7 mosques, Citadel was the seat of government and the residence of its rulers for more than 700 hundred years, what a chance to know the modern history of Egypt. Then it will be the time to visit one of the Islamic wonders here is Mohammed Ali Mosque.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
The Mosque of Mohammed Ali Basha or the Alabaster Mosque ( Ottoman Mosque, its minarets are very unique and high (86m), the domes inside are plated with gold, walls outside and inside is alabaster !! The Mosque has been completed and finished in 1848 AD.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Coptic Cairo
After Lunch break you will start your journey With your Tour Guide through Cairo to one of the most religious places called Coptic Cairo. Coptic Cairo is apart from Old Cairo contains the Pabylon Fortress , Hanging Church , Greek Church of St. George , Saints Sergius and Bacchus and many Coptic churches around. It is believed in Christian tradition that the holy family stayed at the site of saints Sergius and Bacchus church to be a way from the roman army , with your guide you will know a lot more and learn about the Christianity in Egypt .
1 hour • Admission ticket free
17
The Hanging Church
Around Fort Babylon, Egyptian Christians’ oldest churches were built. In addition to being the destination of pilgrimage for people of different religions all over the world, this area holds ruins of the Roman fortifications and over the roman towers we built one of the oldest churches the hanging Church.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
18
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
The tour continues by visiting Church of St Sergius and Bacchus, Saints Sergius and Bacchus or The Cavern Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family , Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress ,That is why the cavern church considered one of the oldest churches all over the world. The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
19
Synagogue Ben Ezra
The tour continues by visiting Ben Ezra Synagogue, The Ben Ezra Synagogue is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was used to pray. This was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Khan Al-Khalili
Then, the tour continues by visiting Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. The Bazaar is in the historic center of Cairo; It was established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era. The Bazaar has various products of all kind and shapes; not limited to Silver, Copper, Brassware, Gold and Leather Goods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Al Emam Al Hussein Mosque
Nearby Khan Elkhalili, is located one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt, this mosque is the reputed burial place of the head of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. the mosque has been renovated recently. Opportunity to take nice photos .Then you will start your journey back to your hotel.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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