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A Layover Tour to Pyramids, Coptic Cairo, and Felucca Ride on the Nile

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A Layover Tour to Pyramids, Coptic Cairo, and Felucca Ride on the Nile

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt! This ancient city has so much to offer visitors, from the iconic pyramids to the lively Coptic Cairo district. And what better way to see it all than on a leisurely felucca ride down the Nile River through our Egypt Nile cruise tours? Our Pyramids, Coptic Cairo, and Felucca Ride tour from Cairo Airport is the perfect way to start your Egypt trip. We'll pick you up at the airport and take you straight to the Giza Plateau, home of the world-famous pyramids. You'll have plenty of time to explore, take photos, and even go inside one of the pyramids if you like through our Cairo day tours from the airport. Then we'll head to Coptic Cairo, where you can see some of the city's oldest churches and synagogues. We'll finish up with a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile, taking in the sights and sounds of this amazing city. So book your Cairo day tours today and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime with our Egypt day tour!

With the setting of the sunset and Cairo at Night, the Nile glows beautifully as if welcoming visitors to see the amazing Nile River. This is a thorough guide to the lives and times of Egypt's information notable monarchs, so you can learn about their architectural accomplishments before seeing them up close on many Cairo day tours. Make a tour reservation right away!

Coptic Cairo is part of Old Cairo that includes 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 the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Sarja).

Sail along the legendary Nile on a traditional Felucca Boat, taking in the beauty of Egypt's iconic sights. Our Egypt Day Tours offer immersive experiences, allowing you to delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of this ancient land. Let us make your Egypt trips unforgettable, as you uncover the mysteries of the past and create memories that will last a lifetime. One of the biggest empires in Egyptian history was based in ancient Egypt. To visit historical places and the Egyptian museum, go with an experienced guide.

Overview

Inclusion

Services include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Every transport is made in a private, air-conditioned car.
One bottle of water every journey is provided on board.
Snacks
Admission to the Pyramids of Giza
Admission to the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
One hour felucca trip
Lunch meal

Exclusion

entry costs (Optional)
professional Egyptologist guide (Optional)
Gratuities
any additional costs not specified in the itinerary.

Itinerary

Your tour guide will pick you up from the Cairo airport and wait outside the arrivals area with a sign bearing your name to begin your tour of the great Giza pyramids. Your tour will begin in front of the pyramid of King Cheops, which is still considered to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. You will then see the pyramids of King Chephren and King Mykerinus. then you may have a panoramic view of all three pyramids at once from the best spot on the Giza plateau.
then to the Valley Temple, which is a part of the Chephren Pyramids.

Following that, you will go to view the magnificent Giza Sphinx, which is located at the base of the Pyramids and has a lion's body for a head and a pharaoh's body that dates to the reign of Chephren. It was found in 1912. halt to have lunch at a nearby eatery,

after that Continue to Coptic Cairo to see fascinating structures like the Hanging Church, which was constructed in the third and early fourth centuries. The Abu Sirga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, which date to the beginning of the 15th century AD, are both constructed in the Basilica style. It was erected over the cave where the Holy Family sought refuge in the basilica style. Visit the Amr Ibn El-aas mosque, Egypt's earliest mosque, to cap off your tour of Cairo.

Then, proceed to the bank of the Nile River to board your private felucca boat and explore the Nile as you cruise its waters. Enjoy some downtime while letting your hand drift along the Nile's surface and taking a warm sunbath in Egypt. After your Cairo Felucca Tour, be transferred back to the airport in Cairo.

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The layover tour includes visits to the Pyramids of Giza, a tour of Coptic Cairo's historic churches, and a relaxing Felucca ride on the Nile River.

It's wonderful to be able to tour the Pyramids of Giza at your own pace when you go there on your own. We believe you can complete it on your own with ease.

Despite Egypt's abundance of ports in the Red Sea and Mediterranean

Given that tourism is Egypt's main source of income, the government has gone above and beyond to protect visitors' safety and security. We at Dragonfly Kite Safaris take great pride in making sure your trip to Egypt is stress-free and goes smoothly, whether you're traveling within the nation or out on the water. Your safety is our top priority. Egyptian cities are usually very safe, with copious amounts of military and police presence, particularly at airports and in tourist areas (e.g., the Red Sea resort towns of El Gouna and Hurghada). Egyptians are known for being hospitable and friendly, and they have no ill will towards foreign guests.

Cairo's oldest section used to be a Roman fortress called Babylon. It is now the ancient center of the Coptic Christian community and has five original churches, the first mosque in Egypt, and the oldest synagogue. These buildings represent three of the biggest religions in the world.

A Layover Tour to Pyramids, Coptic Cairo, and Felucca Ride on the Nile is a guided tour that allows you to make the most of a layover in Cairo, Egypt. It includes visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Coptic Cairo area, and a relaxing felucca boat ride on the Nile River.

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