Tour to Giza Pyramids & Islamic Cairo
Tour Details:
- Duration: 1 Day
- Location: Cairo
- Availability: Available Everyday
- Pick up and drop off: Your Hotel
- Tour Type: Private
Most effective full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids and Islamic Cairo
Discover the amazing wonders of ancient Egypt and modern Egypt in Islamic Cairo, by driving downtown after exploring the great pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx through this Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Islamic Cairo.
To appreciate your stay in Cairo and get a flavor of its history, take a full-day tour of the Giza pyramids and Islamic Cairo. The pyramids date back roughly 5000, while medieval Islamic Cairo is 1,000 years old. You can observe locals going about their daily lives while taking this full-day tour of Cairo.
Pick up from your hotel in Cairo/Giza. Private guided day tour to Giza Pyramids, downtown, Islamic medieval Cairo, and the tourist bazaar at Khan Elkhalili. Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo/Giza.
Tour Features:
The Highlights of the Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Islamic Cairo
- Giza pyramids
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Chephren pyramid
- Mykarinus pyramid
- Great Sphinx of Egypt
- Down Town Cairo
- Islamic medieval Cairo
- Khan Elkhalili Tourist Bazaar
Tour Itinerary
Detailed itinerary of the Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Islamic Cairo
First Stop: Giza Pyramids
The Giza Pyramids are a collection of nine ancient pyramids located on the Giza plateau near the modern city of Cairo in Egypt. They were constructed during the reigns of pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and are considered to be some of the most impressive and well-known structures in human history. The largest of the pyramids, known as the Great Pyramid, is the oldest and tallest of the three and is the most renowned monument of the ancient world.
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu
- The Queens Pyramid
- The Pyramid of Chephren
- Pyramid of Mykarinus
- Great Sphinx
Second Stop: Islamic Cairo & Downtown
Medieval Cairo, also known as Islamic Cairo, refers to the historic district of Cairo, Egypt, that was established during the Islamic period. It is home to many significant Islamic landmarks and monuments, including the Al-Azhar Mosque, which is one of the oldest universities in the world.
The district was also the center of Islamic power and culture during its peak. Today, Medieval Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains an important cultural and historic destination for tourists visiting Cairo.
- Down Town Cairo
- Islamic medieval Cairo
- The walls and gates of the old fortified city
- The old mosques
- El-Muez street
- Qalawoon complex (outside view)
- Al-Hakim Mosque
- Al-Azhar Mosque (outside view)
- Khan Elkhalili Tourist Bazaar
Tour Price
Price per person in USD:
2-4 people | 5-8 people | 9-15 people | |
Price | $99 | $69 | $59 |
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