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Cairo: Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with River Nile Felucca Ride

1. Cairo: Pyramids and Sphinx Tour with River Nile Felucca Ride

Your Ancient Egyptian adventure begins with pickup from your hotel or selected location, and heads towards the Great Pyramids of Giza. Along the way, listen to your expert guide share lively commentary about the sights and landmarks you pass by. Upon arrival at the pyramids, feel immersed in the atmosphere of this unique historical location that is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Admire the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, then head towards the Great Sphinx as well as the Valley Temple, where you can find the mummified form of the King before his burial. Enjoy plenty of time to stop for photo opportunities as you learn about the incredible stories hidden within the pyramid walls. After your tour of the pyramids, hop on board a traditional style Felucca boat for a sail along the River Nile. From the boat, marvel at the array of sights along the river and learn more about Ancient Egypt throughout the ride. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or preferred location.

Old Cairo Half Day Tour And Nile Dinner Cruise

2. Old Cairo Half Day Tour And Nile Dinner Cruise

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to visit both Coptic and Islamic parts of old Cairo. First, you will go to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, which is one of the largest and most important medieval mosques in the world. Next, you will explore Coptic Cairo, visiting the Babylon fortress and the St. Sergios Church dating back to the 4th century, where the holy family took refuge. Saving the best for last, your tour will end with a 3-hour Nile cruise with dinner. An evening cruise on one of the Nile boats is a wonderful opportunity to spend and look at Cairo's skyline at night. During the evening, you will find both local and international cuisine options at an open buffet. In addition, you will watch a belly dance show, listen to Arabic songs and music, along with a Tanoura show while indulging in your delicious meal. Spend an evening in the open air, enjoy the good food, the unique entertainment and the magnificent views of the banks of the Nile.

Cairo: Pyramids, Museum Visit & Dinner Cruise Combo

3. Cairo: Pyramids, Museum Visit & Dinner Cruise Combo

Get picked up from your hotel at 8 AM, then begin your excursion with a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then, proceed to the Great Sphinx which dates back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. Next, continue on to visit the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art and is considered to be the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Admire over 250,000 genuine artifacts, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen's collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry. Read about how these marvels were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s. After this, get transferred back to your hotel at around 4 PM to rest for a while, take a shower, and get ready for the night ahead. At 6 PM, get picked up from your hotel and head to the pier to begin your 2-hour Nile cruise. Enjoy a night on the Nile as you take in the sights of Cairo. Savor a delicious dinner on board as you watch a belly dancing and a folkloric show. Be delighted by the Chef's menu along with a selection of Egyptian favorites, all made with fresh ingredients. At the end of this memorable dining experience, get transferred back at around 10:30 PM where your tour ends.

Cairo: Pyramid Tour, Boat Ride and Lunch at Cafelucca

4. Cairo: Pyramid Tour, Boat Ride and Lunch at Cafelucca

Depending on the time slot you’ve selected (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM), you will be picked up from your hotel at the arranged time. Find your seats aboard a modern vehicle and sit back as you start your adventure to the three Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Visit the Valley Temple where priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren. From there, get a close look at the majestic Sphinx. Benefit from the opportunity to take pictures with the legendary guardian standing by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren. Your guide can assist you with the posing to ensure you’ll get the best experience. Then it’s time to transfer back to Cairo city center for your Nile sailing cruise. Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour lunch cruise on a traditional felucca boat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. On the lunch cruises, guests are served a selection of meat samosas, meat and vegetable tagine, tahini, salads, grilled chicken, kofta, and more, as well as a sweet dessert and soft drinks. After lunch, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Cairo & Nile: 7 Days Hotel & Cruise by Flight

5. Cairo & Nile: 7 Days Hotel & Cruise by Flight

Begin with a pickup from the airport, a comfortable transfer by air-conditioned car to your hotel, and an overnight stay in Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. Discover the Great Pyramids; the colossal Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions, and get a close-up look at the iconic Sphinx. Depart by plane to Aswan. Visit the High Dam and the Philae temple. Transfer to the Cruise with lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy afternoon tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Go to the Temple of Horus in Edfu and cross the Esna lock. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner on board with a Galabya party. Cross the West Bank to discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Embark on an excursion to the Valley of Kings. Visit the tombs of various Dynasties, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Stay overnight in Luxor. Transfer to the airport and depart by plan back to Cairo with an overnight stay. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the final departure.

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What people are saying about Giza

Outstanding experience! The service was great, the driver was very nice, punctual and precise. The guide was really very prepared and passionate in what he told us, he spoke very well Italian and was always very professional managing to put us at ease and make us enjoy the day in all serenity, admiring the wonders of the Giza complex. Our tour assistant, Amir, was available to answer all our requests and needs. Thanks to them we spent a beautiful day full of history and culture.

At the pyramids there was lots of information from my guide Amin and enough time to take photos and ride a camel to the viewpoint. The felucca ride on the Nile was a wonderful and romantic end to a successful day and Amin had many interesting things and funny anecdotes to tell. I will remember this day very well and my special thanks go to Amin and my driver who got me safely and quickly through Cairo's traffic.

This tour was a fantastic way to explore and discover Cairo and the Pyramid complex. Our guide was so friendly and kind, and by the end of the day became a friend. He spoke excellent English and answered all our questions about the history of the pyramids. The boat ride is a relaxing and beautiful way to experience the city of Cairo. Highly recommend!

First class service. Wonderful tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable and very caring of our needs throughout the day. Highly recommended.

el guía un 10, me explicó todo en cuanto a mis preguntas. Buena experiencia