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Highlights
Step back in time on a history tour
Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Lunch included
Overview
Get to grips with the culture of ancient Egyptian Memphis and historic Cairo on this private, 2-day tour by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza. On the first day, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Giza Pyramids, then you will enjoy a camel ride in the Sahara desert around the pyramids,Sphinx, and Valley Temple, Memphis, the old capital of Egypt, and Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid, the tombs of the nobles, and the pyramid texts. On the second day, begin at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, then you will enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile, progress to Old Cairo for the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Roman Babylon Fortress. Then explore the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. Lunch at a good quality restaurant is included for both days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo Your personal Egyptologist guide will collect you from your Cairo or Giza hotel at 8am for the short drive to the UNESCO-listed Giza Pyramids in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop will be the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, followed by the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. This iconic triad of pyramids entombs three generations – father, son, and grandson – and was constructed around 3,500 years ago. Next, stroll across the sands to a viewpoint where you can capture timeless images of the pyramids silhouetted against the desert. From here, enjoy a 25-minute camel ride, led by a professional cameleer. Finally, walk down to the Valley Temple, where your guide will explain the secrets of mummification, and witness the mighty Sphinx. After a restaurant lunch, drive to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, to explore its open-air museum, home to a giant statue of Ramses II, builder of the Abu Simbel Temples, as well as an alabaster sphinx. Finally, head to Saqqara. Here you'll visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Pyramid of Teti, home to some of the world's oldest religious texts, and the tomb of King Teti's counsellor, Kagemni. As this is a private tour, the precise duration depends on your level of interest, but most visitors return to their hotel around 4pm.
Day 2: Cairo The day begins at 8am when your guide collects you to visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, home to one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world. Discover statues of the heretic King Akhenaten and the rich treasures of his son, King Tutankhamen, as well as magical papyri and mummies of animals from cats to crocodiles: for an additional charge, you can visit the Royal Mummy Room and view the remains of pharaohs including Ramses II. Next, drive to UNESCO-listed Old Cairo, to visit the Coptic Christian Hanging Church, the remains of the Roman Babylon Fortress, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, built on a site where folklore claims Pharaoh's daughter found Moses in the Bible. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll discover the medieval Citadel of Saladin, and the famous Alabaster Mosque built by Mohammed Ali in honor of his dead son (please dress appropriately). Finally, haggle for souvenirs in the historic bazaar of Khan al-Khalili. As this is a private tour, the precise duration depends on your level of interest, but most visitors return to their hotel around 4pm.
Information
Includes:
Local taxes
Bottled water
30-minute camel ride
Felucca ride on the Nile
2 Lunches
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Excludes:
Optional entrance fees (interior of Giza Pyramids, Solar Boat Museum, and Royal Mummy Room)
Drinks
Gratuities
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required