8-Hour Day Tour to Giza Pyramids and Citadel
Highlights
Cairo
archaeological, cultural, historical
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Travel back in the time to the pharaohs and discover their enchanting Egyptian history as you visit the great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Witness the legendary Sphinx and the Valley Temple, explore the Alabaster Mosque, which is considered the largest mosque in Egypt, and explore the Citadel of Salah al-Din, one of the main tourist attractions of Cairo.
Itinerary
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Travel to the Pyramids of Giza
- Get picked up by your Egypt tour representative from your hotel in Cairo and start the tour.
- Transfer to discover one of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small pyramids.
- Continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre's (Kaphren) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site, the remains of the Funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids.
- Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren.
- Pay a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
- After visiting the pyramids, continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
- Explore the Citadel of Salah al-Din, which was built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today, it is one of the main tourist attractions of Cairo and offers privileged views of the city, where you will see the view of all of Cairo,
- Head to the Mohamed Ali "Alabaster Mosque," which is considered the largest mosque in Egypt to be built at the beginning of the 19th century by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt for over 45 years. It is built in Turkish style.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 11 to 15 | /person |
| 7 to 10 | /person |
| 4 to 6 | /person |
| 3 to 2 | /person |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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