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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Citadel, Old Cairo And Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

5.0(3)Cairo1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

Experience the essence of Cairo's heritage with this comprehensive tour. Begin your journey at the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, marveling at the monumental wonders of ancient Egypt. Next, venture to the Citadel of Saladin, a historic fortress with stunning mosques, including the iconic Mohamed Ali Mosque. Explore the charm of Old Cairo, where historic churches and synagogues tell tales of religious diversity. Conclude your tour at Khan el Khalili Bazaar, a bustling marketplace alive with colors, scents, and a wide array of traditional goods. This tour offers a captivating blend of history, architecture, and culture, allowing you to immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Cairo's past and present.

Tour Options

Tour Without Lunch
  • Tour Without Lunch
Tour + Lunch
  • Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce.

Itinerary

120 min

starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour 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.

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

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,

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

End your tour with a Visit to The Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren Also over 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 and it`s the place where you can have an amazing Pictures for yourself with the Sphinx in many Funny Positions of Course our guide will help you in this matter.

Admission not included30 min

Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.

Admission not included60 min

Then visit The Citadel Of Saladin where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that knows as The Alabaster Mosque

Admission not included60 min

In old Cairo, you will be able to visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Admission not included60 min

Then Visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 hrs time Spent) Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
Entry Fees
guide on site
Bottle of water

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
Entry Fees
guide on site
Bottle of water
Not included
Personal Items
Tipping

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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(3)

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aprilw92021
September 12, 2021
Best tour company- Tonsi and Ibrahim are the best!

Our favorite part of this experience was our driver Ibrahim and tour guide Tonsi. They both ensured our satisfaction, that we saw all the important spots, and that we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest! They were so hospitable. We felt safe and enjoyed ourselves. We trusted the both of them and they really exceeded our expectations. We recommend this company, tour, and always request Ibrahim and Tonsi! We really enjoyed experiencing the culture, the local people, the foods, and the history!! We will def be back again!

Operator response

Dear Valued Guest, We are so pleased to hear that you spent a lovely time in our beloved country with Ehab .We will pass your appreciation to him as well. Your positive feelings about Egypt and our devoted company, mean so much to us, and that is what we always aim for. We really Thank you for rating us Excellent. and we look forward to serving you in Egypt for many years to Come. Best regards , Emo Tours Egypt

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cborgbarthet
September 17, 2019
Emotours with Ehab Massoud ( aka Bob )

Ehab was a great tour guide, showing us around the pyramids, sphyx museum and bazaar. Very very knowledgeable on every subject and very interactive. He made us feel completely relaxed and was always making sure we were comfortable. Great job Ehab Massoud! will definitely be using Emo Tours again.

Operator response

Dear Guest, It was so awesome of you to post the excellent and detailed review about your day with us. we wanted you to know that we truly enjoy working with you and feel honored to be your chosen Tour Company . thanks to your vision and commitment. We will always treasure that experience. We deeply appreciate your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again in Egypt. Thank You ! Best Regards, Emo Tours Egypt

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