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Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour

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Travel back in time to the glory days of Cairo & Giza, and see some of the medieval and Ottoman city's greatest religious monuments, on this unique private guided tour. Admire the ancient Great Pyramids of Egypt with an Egyptologist expert guide and see a panoramic view of the 9 iconic Pyramids of Giza. Then move on to the stunning alabaster mosque of the renowned king Muhammad Ali Pasha located inside the medieval citadel of Saladin "the Ayyubid" (his family name).
Take a break for lunch at a delicious Egyptian food court and shopping at one of the most vibrant elegant and renowned shopping markets in Cairo.

Continue your astonishing day tour with your private guide & private chauffeur to the old Coptic Cairo to see the hanging church the oldest and most well-known church in Egypt and st. Sergius church under which there is a crypt in which the holy family stayed during their trip into Egypt, when they escaped from the megalomanic king Herod who wanted to murder Jesus the enfant.

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private tour
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance fees
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Pyramids of Giza

enjoy visiting the most famous landmark in Cairo The Pyramids of Giza, Cheops’s Great pyramid the only remaining wonder from the ancient world that still exists, the Great Sphinx, the panoramic point, valley temple & enjoy a short camel ride Book now and live your dream vacation. Description Visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx and enjoy a camel ride around the Giza Pyramids. Discover Cairo’s most famous land marks “the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx at Giza”. Explore the magical atmosphere of Sahara desert on the camelback ride, where you’ll be able to see the 9 pyramids and take unlimited beautiful memorable pictures. Highlights Visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx Enjoy a camel ride in Giza The Panoramic Point The Valley Temple Memorable Photos Professional camel driver & photographer Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the three Pyramids of Giza: the great pyramid of Khufu, Entrance to the interior of the Great Pyramid only, Chephren and Menkaure.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Great Sphinx

Visit the majestic Great Sphinx: the largest single block sculpture at the foot of the Pyramid Chephren. Then, explore Valley Temple facing the great Sphinx and get an opportunity to ride a camel with the Pyramids in the background.Then, visit the essential oil makers to learn about the different oils that the ancient Egyptians used to open their body Chakras and to protect the skin of their mummies.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coptic Cairo

Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt both before and during the Islamic era, as most of its churches were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
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The Hanging Church

Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cairo Citadel

The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo.The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816.This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city from any direction.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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The following is included:
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private tour.
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
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  • Qualified Egyptologist guide.
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Accessibility information for the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance fees

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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