8-Hour Tour of Giza Pyramids, Citadel & Felucca Ride on The Nile
Highlights
Giza, Cairo
boating, archaeological, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Go back to the time of the pharaohs and discover their enchanting history by visiting the great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Visit the legendary Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Cairo Citadel, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period and then enjoy a beautiful felucca ride on the Nile.
Itinerary
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Giza Pyramids & Cairo Citadel Tour
- Your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start the tour.
- Transfer to discover one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The great Pyramid of Khufu's (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre's (kaphren) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids.
- Then, proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; and visits the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren. 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, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
- Next, head to the Citadel of Salah al-Din 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. You will see the view of all of Cairo as you will visit Mohamed Ali's "Alabaster Mosque", considered the largest to be built at the beginning of the 19th century. The ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) ruled Egypt for over 45 years & it was built in Turkish style.
- Afterwards, go to the Nile and enjoy Felucca Ride for 2 hours and see the modern sightseeing and buildings in Cairo, discover the best areas in Cairo, restaurants and hotels.
- At the end of your Felucca tour in Cairo, transfer back to your hotel to conclude the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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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 |
2 to 3 | /person |
1 to 1 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |