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From Sokhna Port: Cairo & Pyramids,new passage Full day trip

1. From Sokhna Port: Cairo & Pyramids,new passage Full day trip

Our representative will pick you up from Ein El Sokhna port for an exciting Cairo day trip. You will then travel to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle. Panoramic views of the Cheops Chephren and Mykerinus pyramids will thrill you. The greatest and most significant discovery of the 21st century is the recently found secret passage that dates back 4500 years. It measures 9 meters in length and 2 meters in width. This discovery will unveil new secrets about King Khufu's pyramid.Then continue to visit the Great Sphinx The pharaoh's head and lion's body date back to the time of Chephren. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Continue to the Egyptian Museum displaying artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Museum showcases rare 5,000-year-old art collection believed to be The world's largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art. More than 250,000 authentic artifacts are on display, including an exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamun's treasure gold and jewels, which were sealed in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before his tomb was discovered in the 1920s dig. Return to El Sokhna port to join your cruise.

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: Cairo by Night Guided Sightseeing Tour

4. Cairo: Cairo by Night Guided Sightseeing Tour

At 18:00 Sun Pyramid Tours tour, leader will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza to begin your tour. From the time of the kings until the creation of modern Cairo, the most famous Egyptian palaces were the scene of numerous events. The transformation of Abdeen Palace into a museum, which captures both its opulence and the significant events it witnessed from the age of the kings to the revolution of July 1952, makes it a unique historical masterpiece. One of the most significant and well-known palaces constructed under the family of Muhammad Ali Pasha's tenure in Egypt, where he served as the seat of government from 1872 to 1952, is eagerly sought after by several museums. The Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Nasr City is a pyramid-shaped memorial in Cairo that is situated in the Nasr City neighborhood. To honor the Egyptians who sacrificed their lives in the War of Attrition and the October 1973 War, it was created by the Egyptian artist Sami Rafie and was constructed on orders from the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. President Sadat was buried in the same location after being assassinated in October 1981. One of Cairo's most well-known cafés, Al-Fishawi Cafe is situated in the Al-Azhar neighborhood and dates back to 1797, making it one of the city's oldest coffee houses. The cafe was made renowned and glamorous by Egyptian author Naguib Mahfouz, who considered it "al-Fishawi," where many of the early versions of his books were written. It also functioned as a gathering place for writers, artists, and regular folks to congregate. To Al-Moez Street, the center of Cairo's historic district was transformed into an open-air museum of Islamic architecture (Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital, and School of Qalawoon). From Bab El Fottoh in the north to Bab Zuwaila in the south, one of Cairo's biggest open Islamic museums, the street stretches. One of the largest collections of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world was acknowledged.

From Port Said: Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Full-Day Tour

5. From Port Said: Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Full-Day Tour

Our representative will pick you up from Port Said for an exciting day trip to Cairo. Then you will travel to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle. Panoramic views of the Cheops Chephren and Mykerinus pyramids will thrill you. Then continue to visit the Great Sphinx and the head of the pharaoh The carcasses of lions date back to the time of Chephren. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Continue to the Egyptian Museum displaying artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum showcases a 5,000-year-old collection of rare art believed to be the largest and most valuable in the world of Egyptian art. More than 250,000 authentic artifacts are on display, including an exhibition dedicated to the gold and jewels of Tutankhamun's treasure, which was sealed in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before his tomb was excavated in the 1920s. Return to Port Said to join your cruise.

Cairo : Cairo by Night Tour and Dinner EL Azhar Park

6. Cairo : Cairo by Night Tour and Dinner EL Azhar Park

At 18:00 pm Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by Sun Pyramid Tours tour guide to start your tour. Most famous Egyptian palaces witnessed many events from the royal era until the emergence of modern Cairo. Abdeen Palace is a rare historical masterpiece in the form that turned it into a museum that reflects the luxury of the palace and the important events that it witnessed from the royal era until the revolution of July 1952. Many museums are keen to visit it, which is one of the most important and famous palaces built during the rule the family of Muhammad Ali Pasha to Egypt, where he was the seat of government from 1872 until 1952. The Monument to the Unknown Soldier in Nasr City is a monument built in the form of a pyramid in Cairo; the monument is located in the suburb of Nasr City. It is designed by the Egyptian artist Sami Rafie and built by orders of the late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat to commemorate the Egyptians who lost their lives in the War of Attrition and the October 1973 War. The same site was chosen as a place to bury President Sadat after his assassination in October 1981. Al-Fishawi Cafe is one of Cairo’s famous cafés and is located in the Al-Azhar district and is one of the oldest coffee shops in Cairo, dating back to 1797. The cafe was famous and glamorous, thanks to the Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz, who was «al-Fishawi» his favorite, where the cafe saw many of the first drafts of his novels, and served as a living space to meet friends and lovers of writers and artists and simple people. Al-Moez Street, a street representing the heart of the old city of Cairo, which was developed to be an open museum of architecture and Islamic monuments (Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital, and School of Qalawoon). The street extends from the Bab El Fottoh to the north of Bab Zuwaila in the south, one of the largest open Islamic museums in Cairo. It was recognized as one of the largest collection of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. Al Azhar Park is one of the largest gardens in Greater Cairo and one of the largest and most beautiful gardens in the world, located on an area of 80 acres. The project was announced in 1984 and opened to the visitors in 2005, where it took more than 7 years, at a total cost of more than 100 million pounds, which was paid by the Aga Khan Foundation for Islamic Architecture. The Dinner at restaurant Studio Masr to see Panoramic View of Cairo City

Cairo:Tour to Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Dinner Cruise

7. Cairo:Tour to Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Dinner Cruise

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit to the most interesting museum, the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Paranoiac period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga Later you will be transferred to the Nile cruise for two hours sailing trip on the Nile with belly dancer, folklore show, Oriental music and dinner.

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What people are saying about The Nile

Ahmed was the perfect host during our dinner on the Nile cruise ! He picked us up early because we asked if we could possibly stop somewhere before dinner. He was able to take us to that place then still made it on time for the dinner. He was so kind and gracious. He waited with us while we ate our dinner, helped us take pictures and just made sure we had an overall good time. This was the best experience ever !

We had a very nice and educational day, the guide was very nice and gave us a lot of his knowledge about the history of Egypt without overwhelming us, the driver was very professional and safely brought us to all the excursion destinations all day; especially Lunch was good and varied. In the evening we enjoyed the boat trip with dinner; the guide was also nice and helpful.

Excellent experience! Santiago was a great guide who transmitted his passion for Egypt to us and showed us spectacular places, he was flexible with what we wanted to know, he encouraged us to live new experiences and he always helped us to live a great experience

Very good alternative. I had a spectacular guide, who enriched me with many interesting facts about ancient Cairo; and he accompanied me on the cruise on the Nile, making a very entertaining tour with a fairly pleasant meal.

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