Best Cairo Day Tour Pyramids, The Museum & The Citadel 7 hours
- Covid-19 Safe
- Small group
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
Catch the highlights of historical Cairo in this 8-hour private tour Best Cairo Day Tour Pyramids, The Museum & the Citadel by air-conditioned vehicle, with a private professional guide and lunch included! Discover the great Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, marvel at the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque, and bargain for souvenirs at the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar. As this is a private tour you can determine the amount of time you would like to spend at each site Join us now to discover the best places in Cairo Egypt. We Guarantee daily departure and the best prices online.
Your private 8-hour tour begins with a fascinating introduction to each of the great pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, the enigmatic symbol of Egypt.Cairo's famous Egyptian Museum houses 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, but the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun are the highlight. His six gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. Your guide will introduce you to the museum's most important pieces before you have free time to explore at your leisure.The Alabaster Mosque at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits atop a limestone hill overlooking Cairo and is the most important mosque in the city. Still used as a place of worship today by the Muslims of Cairo, the architectural masterpiece opens its doors to visitors of all faiths. The lower part of the Mosque is clad inside and out with Alabaster, while the top part is constructed from the limestone cladding removed from the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the mosque, your guide will introduce you to the basics of the beliefs of Islam, including a translation of the most common prayers.Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar, you will enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. During the day, you will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made.After that back to your hotel.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- Bottled water during your trip
- Private Egyptologist guide DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Tipping for guide & driver
- Any Extra not mentioned
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Cairo , Egypt
Pick up times available: 8:00
Pick up location: Hotel in Cairo
Ends at: Hotel in Cairo
Nearest airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment -
Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 3-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-2 days before the travel date
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