Layover Tour: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Giza Pyramids from Cairo Airport
Overview
Cairo Layover Tour: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Giza Pyramids from Airport
Experience an extraordinary layover adventure with our special Cairo day tour, departing from Cairo Airport. This tour features a visit to the world-renowned Giza Pyramids—an iconic wonder where you can stand in awe of these ancient marvels. Next, explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), a treasure trove of Egypt's rich history and culture. The museum showcases artifacts from pivotal figures like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra, making it a highlight among global museums.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Egypt's historical treasures, guided by a knowledgeable archaeologist. Our tours offer a unique opportunity to explore Cairo’s top attractions, all starting from Cairo International Airport. Discover the captivating history of Egypt and experience a day of remarkable sightseeing with our Cairo Day Tours.
Cairo Layover Tour: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Giza Pyramids from Airport
Experience an extraordinary layover adventure with our special Cairo day tour, departing from Cairo Airport. This tour features a visit to the world-renowned Giza Pyramids—an iconic wonder where you can stand in awe of these ancient marvels. Next, explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), a treasure trove of Egypt's rich history and culture. The museum showcases artifacts from pivotal figures like Alexander the Great and Cleopatra, making it a highlight among global museums.
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Egypt's historical treasures, guided by a knowledgeable archaeologist. Our tours offer a unique opportunity to explore Cairo’s top attractions, all starting from Cairo International Airport. Discover the captivating history of Egypt and experience a day of remarkable sightseeing with our Cairo Day Tours.
Inclusion
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off: Convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
- Meet and Assist: A Cairo Top Tours representative will greet you upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
- Transportation: Travel in comfort with our modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Guide: Enjoy the expertise of a professional, English-speaking Egyptologist.
- Entrance Fees: Included are tickets to the Giza Plateau (Pyramids and Sphinx) and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
- Lunch: Savour a delicious buffet lunch.
Exclusion
- International Flights: Not included in the tour package.
- Optional Tours: Additional Cairo tours not specified in the itinerary are available at extra cost.
- Beverages: Drinks during meals are not included.
- Tipping: Gratuities are appreciated if you feel the service deserves it during your Egypt tours.
- Holiday Pricing: Special rates apply for tours during Christmas, New Year, and Easter in Egypt.
Itinerary
A representative of Cairo Top Tours will meet you at the Cairo International Airport terminal holding a sign with your name written on it to start your Cairo Stopover Transit Tour. Head toward the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus and discover the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
Egyptologists believe the Pyramid of Cheops was built as a tomb for the Egyptian king Khofo and constructed over a 14 to 20-year period in 2560 BC.
During the Tour, your guide will help you to take some photos for your trip and will narrate some historical facts about the great pyramids and the builders who built this magnificent structure.
Then continues on toward the Great Sphinx. The Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and dates back to the time of Chephren. This sphinx was made to guard the pyramids of King Chefren. Next, visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramids of Chephren. The temple acted as a place for the purification and mummification process of the king before burial. then you will take your Lunch "Local food" with your Guide.
Your last stop will be at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), you will see one of the most important and largest antiquities museums in the world, and it is the first museum to be dedicated to the entirety of Egyptian civilization where more than 50,000 artifacts will relate the stages of the development of civilization from the earliest times to the modern era.
Spend your time touring the museum and visiting the permanent exhibition halls. After discovering ancient Egyptian relics, enjoy the museum's outdoor spaces and get incredible views of the Citadel of Saladin and Lake Ain El-Sira, the last natural lake in Cairo.
At the end of your Egypt Day Tours, our representative will drive you to Cairo International Airport for your flight. We wish you enjoy our Cairo Stopover Tour.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $160 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $100 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $80 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $65 Per Person |
Start from : $65
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This tour offers travelers on a layover at Cairo Airport the chance to explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the iconic Giza Pyramids.
A tour guide will have access to additional information and facts about Egyptian history.
Bikinis are ok on the busiest beaches, in the most popular hotels, and on cruise ships.
The airport that is closest to the Pyramids of Giza is called the Cairo Airport. It is about 29.5 kilometers away from the pyramids.
With this tour, you may still have a layover visit to this world wonder even if you don't have much time to spend in Cairo. You can choose to explore the pyramids inside or just soak in its beauty from the outside once your guide picks you up from Cairo's airport.
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