guide tour to great pyramids Sphinx Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
Description
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of ancient Egypt with our private guide on site tour. This comprehensive journey takes you to the iconic great pyramids, the alluring Sphinx, the rich Egyptian Museum, and the atmospheric locales of Old Cairo. As you voyage through these illustrious sites, our experienced guides provide in-depth insights on Egypt’s ancient civilization, filling your expedition with tales of pharaohs, gods, and mystic rituals. This comprehensive expedition is a perfect way to savor the rich tapestry of Egyptian culture.
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Itinerary
Starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by guide to start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,
Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
hen drive from Giza to Cairo to Visit the Egyptian museum in Cairo where you see the treasures of King Tutankhamen
Then drive to Old Cairo to visit the ancient and oldest Christian part of Cairo and Visit the Churches that Includes The Hanging Church in Cairo,Abu Sergha Church,Jewish Synagogue of Benazra Private Guided Layover Tours
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per selected pickup time our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Reviews(1)
Had Hala as our guide, great to have a female guide. Hala was very knowledgeable and gave every opportunity for us to ask questions. She adapted the tour as we requested and never once made us feel that we were takig up too much time. Hala gave us information on all the important things and then gave us time to explore on our own. So glad we had Hala and she is truly a member of the family and we will request her as our guide when we next visit...HALA NO:1
