Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo and Saint Simon Church in Cairo

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About this activity

Easy to book

Free cancellation

Running every day

Discover Giza Pyramids, Sphinx

Enjoy your time to visit the famous and oldest churches in Egypt

Private Guide

Private deluxe car

Easy and safety

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Egypt Direct Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes and services
Included: Air-conditioned private vehicle
Included: Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Included: Bottle of water - soft drink (one per person)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees for interior of the pyramids

Itinerary

Great Sphinx

40 min Admission not included

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

The original entrance to the Great Pyramid is on the north, 17 meters (56 ft.) vertically above ground level and 7.29 meters (23.9 ft.) east of the centerline of the pyramid. From this original entrance, there is a Descending Passage 0.96 meters (3.1 ft.) high and 1.04 meters (3.4 ft.) wide, which goes down at an angle of 26° 31'23" through the masonry of the pyramid and then into the bedrock beneath it. After 105.23 meters (345.2 ft.), the passage becomes level and continues for an additional 8.84 meters (29.0 ft.) to the lower Chamber, which appears not to have been finished. There is a continuation of the horizontal passage in the south wall of the lower chamber; there is also a pit dug in the floor of the chamber
The Hanging Church

40 min Admission included

Then will moving to visit, Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, which is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo.
The Pyramids Of Giza

40 min Admission included

A full-day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. (2:30 hrs time Spent).

Entrance is included for Pyramids Area
Coptic Church of St. Barbara

30 min Admission included

Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Barbara is one of the many famous Coptic Orthodox parishes that can be found in the district of Coptic Cairo. The building is located on the eastern part of the Babylon Fortress and is one of the oldest buildings in Cairo
Synagogue Ben Ezra

30 min Admission included

Continue to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, which is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found. Ben Ezra as an institution is ancient and has occupied at least three buildings in its history
St Simon the Tanner Monastery

one hour Admission included

visit the important church Simon the Tanner (fl. 10th century), also known as Saint Simon the Shoemaker (Sam'ān al-Kharrāz) is the Coptic Orthodox saint associated with the story of the moving the Mokattam Mountain in Cairo, during the rule of the Muslim Fatimid Caliph al-Muizz Lideenillah (953-975) while Abraham the Syrian was the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Simon the Tanner lived towards the end of the tenth century and many Coptic Christians in Egypt, who were also engaged in handicrafts. Saint Simon worked in tanning, a craft known there till this day. This profession involved other crafts that depend on the process, from when Simon carried several titles related to skins: Tanner, Cobbler, and Shoemaker.

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
Helio Cairo Hotel
Royal Marshal Hotel
Regency Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
Gulf Tower
The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo
Makram Ebeid Apartment

and 204 more pickup points

We pick up all travelers from Giza, Cairo,6 October, Naser city hotels or private apartment

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
For your safety, the cars are sterilized according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health
All guides-Drivers wear masks
The car is sterilized periodically after visiting each place (after the travelers exits the car
Available as a hand sanitizer by car and subject to the Egyptian Ministry of Health
Each customer must wear a mask during the tour, starting from the exit from the meeting place
Preferred to use credit cards instead of cash
The periodic statements are made by the Ministry of Health to the staff (guide or driver) to ensure their safety

Options

Mini group 04 to 10 persons

High class

Duration: 8 hours

Soft drink-Mineral water

Private deluxe car

Pickup included
Solo Traveller

High class

Duration: 8 hours

Soft drink-Mineral water

Private deluxe car

Pickup included
Prices for 02-03 person

High Class

Duration: 8 hours

Soft drink-Mineral water

Private deluxe car

Pickup included