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Wonderful Cairo Stopover Tour

Experience a fascinating day trip from the airport, visiting iconic sites like the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Explore the Egyptian Mummies Museum to learn about ancient artifacts. Travel with a private Egyptologist guide in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring an enriching experience with the most reputable travel company in Egypt. Conclude your tour at the historic Khan El Khalili bazaar before returning to the airport. Book now to step back in time and explore the wonders of ancient Egypt during your layover!

Tour Itinerary

Cairo stopover tour begins with picking you up from Cairo airport by a private air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by an expert tour guide, start your Cairo day tour from Cairo Airport by discovering one of the seven wonders of the world Giza Pyramids:

Giza Pyramids complex

The Giza Complex Pyramids is a legendary open-air museum dating to more than 4500 years, filled with the everlasting wonders of the blessed lands of Giza which include the three epic main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Khufu came to be in 2600 BC to be his immortal resting place and later on became the only remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has a height of 147m, a total weight of six million tons, and is filled with several inner chambers.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is known to be the largest artificial statue in the world, created for Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) to symbolize absolute wisdom and strength. Additionally, the marvelous dream stele of Thutmose IV was found between its paws.

The Valley Temple

The royal house of the mummification and purification of the valley temple came to be in the early days of the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to transform the bodies of the royal family into immortal figures.

Lunch will be served at the Pyramids/Nile View restaurant. Then move to visit:

Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian museum has been a center of cultural art & beauty since its construction in 1901 AD, reflecting the tremendous history of ancient Egypt that dates back more than 5000 years in the field of crafting immortal artifacts & monuments.

Al Muizz Street

Al Muizz Street is located in the core of old Cairo and was founded in the 10th century AD during the Fatimid dynasty to showcase the golden artistic spirit of the Islamic age. The street became part of the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

End your tour with a tour to:

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The Khan el-Khalili bazaar was the first milestone of old Cairo in 970 and later became the center for shopping and entertainment, where the greatest and most fascinating goods in all of Egypt can be found.

Finally, we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to end your Cairo stopover tour.

Meals: Lunch

Tour Inclusions

Pick up services from Cairo Airport & return.
All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private Egyptologist guide.
Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Mineral water while onboard the vehicle.
All your tours and excursions by a private with an A/C vehicle.
All service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Tipping the tour guide and the driver

Tour Highlights

Giza Attractions

Giza Pyramids Complex.
The Great Sphinx.
The Valley Temple.

Cairo Attractions

The Egyptian Museum.
Al Muizz Street
Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
2 to 3 people: $
4 to 6 people: $
7 to 15 people: $

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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