01:30 - Night departure from the hotel. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours, with scheduled stops for rest and restrooms along the way, making the transfer more comfortable. After arriving in Cairo, the excursion program begins without visiting shops or factories. We will go to the Egyptian Museum – one of the most significant museums of Ancient Egypt, which showcases ancient artifacts of the pharaohs, treasures of Ancient Egypt, and unique exhibits of ancient civilization, allowing for a deeper immersion into the country's history. Next, a boat trip on the Nile River is included, after which lunch will be served at a restaurant on a buffet basis.
Next, we will embark on a panoramic tour of Cairo, then proceed to the Giza plateau, home to the famous Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. You will see the Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. You will walk around the complex and have free time to take photos and enjoy the best panoramic viewpoints. At 10:30 PM, we return to the hotel after a full day in Cairo dedicated entirely to historical sites, with no commercial stops.
Meeting point:
- The transfer is carried out directly from your hotel. At the appointed time, the transfer will pick you up from the main entrance of the hotel (near the barrier).
Included:
- Hotel transfer to and from
- All entry tickets for the program
- Lunch (buffet)
- English-speaking guide
- Visit to the Egyptian Museum
- Visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- A walk along the Nile
Not included:
- Drinks during lunch
- Entering the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Transfer from hotels outside the city: Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi: +10$ round-trip for a group of 1 to 6 guests
- Transfer from hotels outside the city: Soma Bay, Safaga: +20$ round-trip for a group of 1 to 6 guests
Additional information:
- The tour takes place on a comfortable air-conditioned tourist bus.
- The journey takes a long time, so it is recommended to prepare for an overnight drive.
- Rest stops are provided for rest, restrooms, and snacks.
- The order of visiting sites may change depending on road traffic and museum operating hours.
- Tourists from different programs (economy and standard) may be on the bus; part of the route may differ.
- During peak dates, there may be queues for entry to the pyramids and the museum.
- Entry inside the pyramids is not guaranteed and depends on ticket availability
Take with you:
- Passport
- Takeaway breakfast (order at your hotel reception)
- Comfortable shoes for long walks
- Headwear
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water for the road
- A light sweater (it might be cool on the bus due to the air conditioning)
- Money for personal expenses and souvenirs
- Charged phone or camera
