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Two days Giza and Cairo, covering the most attractive sightseeing

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Two days Giza and Cairo, covering the most attractive sightseeing

About this activity

"A unique 2 days package"

Cover the most attractive sightseeing in Cairo and Giza in 2 days.

Enjoying the charming Cairo, the glory of pharaohs architecture in Giza Pyramids and tombs.

If you don't have time in Cairo,we highly recommend our two day to cover the most attractive sightseeing in Cairo ( Giza Pyramids- The Great sphinx- Saqqara pyramids and tombs- Memphis- Khan Elkhalili Bazaar- Old Cairo Churches and Synagogue- Islamic Mosques)

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Explore Egypt tours

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch at very good local restaurant (if option is selected)
  • Included: Entrance fees to Old Cairo ( Hanging Church , Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga)
  • Included: All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Included: All taxes and charges.
  • Included: Entrance fees to The Egyptian Museum
  • Included: All entrance fees to all sites (if option is selected)
  • Included: Entry admission to khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Included: Entrance fees to Pyramid,Saqaraa, Memphis
  • Included: Tourist permit.
  • Included: Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide.
  • Included: All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel.

Not included

  • Not included: Tipping
  • Not included: Personal expenses
  • Not included: Accommodation in Cairo hotel

Itinerary

Day 1 · Cairo sightseeing, Old Cairo, Egyptian Museum , and khan El Khalili Bazaar

  1. Egyptian Museum

    2 hours Admission included

    The Egyptian Museum is the oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian culture, which is why there is a private guide who talks and explains the fundamental stages of its formation, from the birth of the collection to the present day.

    Among the museum's unparalleled antiquities is the Narmer painting, which immortalizes the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, and is among the museum's priceless artifacts. In addition to a large group of statues of the great Kings, Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the builders of the Pyramids of Giza.

  2. The Hanging Church

    one hour

    Visit the oldest church in Cairo, located in the old city of Cairo, The church is known as the hanging church or Virgin Mary church. Learn about the Christian history in Egypt from our guide.

    It was called the Suspended Church because it was built on two of the ancient towers of the Roman fort. (Fortress of Babylon), and the Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church in Egypt. Therefore the church is a very important and absolutely unmissable stop on the tourist itinerary focused on the places linked to the Holy Family, which characterize the capital of Egypt. The internal decorations feature icons in Greek Orthodox style and have thirteen pillars, which respectively represent Christ and the twelve apostles.

  3. Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

    one hour

    The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.

    It is the ancient church built on the site where the Holy Family resided during their escape journey, Its current location is what is known as the Complex of Religions in Old Cairo, within the Fortress of Babylon. Like many other early Christian churches, the Abu Serga church and its underground cave were designed according to the layout of a basilica, thus together consisting of three parts: the porch, the nave and the sanctuary (the cave is under the sanctuary). The church is notable for its unique architectural and artistic elements which reflect the spirit of Coptic church architecture in Egypt. These include the pulpit, font, ivory and wood inlaid templons, and unique religious decoration of saints and apostles.

  4. Bazar Khan El-Khalili

    one hour

    One of the oldest souks in Cairo.

    Khan el-Khalili is one of Cairo's main attractions. This is the souk of the old city, a large market as crowded as it is noisy, but with spicy and unique colors and scents.

    We will cross its labyrinthine streets, real open-air museums. The best place in town to buy souvenirs and copies of Ancient Egyptian artifacts.

Day 2 · Giza sightseeing, Pyramids, Sakkara Tour and Memphis

  1. Stop 1

    one hour Admission included

    You will be met by our private Egyptologist English speaking guide at your hotel to accompany you by air-conditioned car to visit The Pyramids of Giza tthat are the eternal resting places of the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty (2550 B.C.). You will visit the three famous pyramids of Giza Plateau (Cheops, kefren, and Mecyrinos), the smaller pyramids of Queens

    Giza pyramids

    One of the most mysterious seven wonders of the ancient world (and the only one that still exists.)

    Pyramid of Cheops

    Pyramid of Khafre

    Pyramid of Menkaure

  2. The Pyramids Of Giza

    one hour

    Giza Plateau

    Explore the most famous sightseeing in the world, the Giza pyramids! In this sightseeing you will learn a lot of stories and secrets about the pyramids from our specialist archeologest tour guide. In this sightseeing you will visit 9 pyramids, three of them belonging to the kings of the 4th dynasty, in addition to 6 smaller pyramids belonging to the queens of ancient Egypt.

  3. Great Sphinx

    one hour Admission not included

    After visiting the pyramids of Giza you will visit the Valley temple of King Khafre which was built to mummify his body after death. the Vally temple of king Khafre is attached to the great sphinx which belongs to the same king. The statue of the sphinx has the head of king Khfrae and the body of the lion to guard his pyramid.

    The Great Sphinx Which is Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), this sculpture of a man with the haunches of a lion was dubbed the Sphinx by the ancient Greeks because it resembled their mythical winged monster who set riddles and killed anyone unable to answer them. A geological survey has shown that it was most likely carved from the bedrock at the bottom of the causeway during Khafre’s reign, so it probably portrays his features.

    Our professional Egyptologest tour guide will tell you a lot of stories and secrets about the Vally temple and about the Great Sphinx.

  4. Saqqara

    one hour

    Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids Explore the step pyramid of Zoser the first stone structure in the history and is considered as the first pyramid ever. Also in Saqqara you visit the pyramids of the fifth and sixth dynasty with special tour inside it to discover the beautiful hieroglyphics. finally you visit the wonderful tombs of the old kingdom which contains amazing paintings and colors.

  5. Memphis and Sakkara

    one hour Admission included

    Explore Memphis which was founded around 3100 BC. It is the legendary city of Menes. Visit the open Air Museum of Memphis and the second-biggest Sphinx in Egypt.

    The only remaining evidence of Memphis is this noteworthy open-air museum, built around a magnificent fallen colossal limestone statue of Ramses II. Its position on its back gives a great opportunity to inspect the carving up close – even the pharaoh’s nipples are very precise. Its twin is the statue that stood in Midan Ramses in Cairo until 2006 when it was moved to stand guard by the Grand Egyptian Museum construction site.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Cairo Marriott Hotel
  • Ultra Loaloa Nile Maadi Hotel
  • Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
  • Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel
  • Oasis Hotel Heliopolis
  • Blue Paradise Hotel
  • Downtown Apartment
  • Royal Marshal Hotel
  • Regency Hotel
  • Gulf Tower
  • Logistic City Stars Hotel
  • Al Maghraby

and 256 more pickup points

we have the availability to pick you up from any location in Cairo or Giza

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Car+guide

    Car+guide are included

    Entrance feec +Lunch are excluded

    Pickup included

  • Car+guide +entrance fees

    Car+guide +entrance fees are included

    Lunch is excluded

    Pickup included

  • Car+guide +entrance fees+Lunch

    Car+guide +entrance fees+Lunch are included

    Pickup included

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