Giza Pyramids, Alabaster Mosque, Hanging Church Private Tour
1 day
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About this activity
Start your wonderful full day tour at 8:00 am right in the lobby of your hotel as you meet your private qualified tour guide, and get on your air conditioned van with WiFi on board and move to see the only remaining wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid of Cheops with its breathtaking dimensions and unrivalled architecture then you will visit the pyramids of his son and grandson, Chephren and Mycerinus, the three of them were constructed between 2500-2400 B. C. and then you will move to the panorama which the highest point of the plateau to take great pictures of the 3 pyramids and also little Queens' pyramids, from the panorama you will start your
camel ride in the Sahara desert for
30 minutes . Then you will go to visit the Valley Temple of Chephren and the Great Sphinx.
After that you will have lunch in a local restaurant
overlooking to
sphinx and Giza pyramids
Then you will go to the area of
old Cairo to visit the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon dating back to the first century A. D. and the famous Hanging Church of Virgin Mary (3rd century A.D.) with its beautiful icons and architecture, the Hanging Church is considered one of the oldest churches in the world, you will also visit the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra (9th century A.D.) and the Greek Orthodox church of St. George.
Then you will head to the
citadel of Saladin (12th century) that was built to protect Cairo against potential Crusades. Inside the citadel you will visit the
Alabaster Mosque that represents the Ottoman style of architecture and its high minarets dominate the skyline of Cairo.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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camel ride in the Sahara desert for
30 minutes . Then you will go to visit the Valley Temple of Chephren and the Great Sphinx.
After that you will have lunch in a local restaurant
overlooking to
sphinx and Giza pyramids
Then you will go to the area of
old Cairo to visit the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon dating back to the first century A. D. and the famous Hanging Church of Virgin Mary (3rd century A.D.) with its beautiful icons and architecture, the Hanging Church is considered one of the oldest churches in the world, you will also visit the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra (9th century A.D.) and the Greek Orthodox church of St. George.
Then you will head to the
citadel of Saladin (12th century) that was built to protect Cairo against potential Crusades. Inside the citadel you will visit the
Alabaster Mosque that represents the Ottoman style of architecture and its high minarets dominate the skyline of Cairo.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Included
- WiFi during the tour
- Camel ride for 30 minutes around Giza pyramids
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Sphinx and the pyramids with set menu of grill chicken/kebab and kofta)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx
- Entry/Admission - Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
- Entry/Admission - Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
- Entry/Admission - Greek Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis)
- Entry/Admission - Fort of Babylon
- Entry/Admission - Ben Ezra Synagogue
Not included
- Gratuities
- Ticket of sites - mandatory to purchase at arrival
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Dress code is smart casual
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
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