8-10 Hours
Private
1-15
Everyday
Explore Egypt Tours team allows you to enjoy a layover tour from Cairo International Airport to discover the most famous of Cairo sightseeing. With this tour, you will visit Giza pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Upon your arrival to Cairo Airport, Explore Egypt Tours Rep. will wait for you to meet and assist you. Then you will meet your tour guide to start your tour in Cairo.
Firstly, you will go ahead to visit the Giza Pyramids Giza pyramids
One of the most mysterious seven wonders of the ancient world (and the only one that still exists.)
-Pyramid of Cheops :
the construction of the pyramid dates from approximately the year 2560 BC, when it was built as a tomb for the pharaoh khufu, and its construction continued over a period of 20 years.
the visitor can see the sarcophagus in which king khufu lay in the upper room known as the king’s chamber as this room is accessed through a corridor with a majestic tiered ceiling which is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
– Pyramid of Khafre
It is one of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. it is built by King Khafre. Lower in height than his father’s pyramid (Khufu), it is built on an area of 215 square meters and has two entrances on the northern side. It still retains some of its outer covering at the top.
-Pyramid of Menkaure
it is the smallest of the three main pyramids of the giza pyramid complex located on the giza plateau in the southwestern suburbs of cairo, egypt. It is believed to have been built to serve as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Mykarenus.
Then proceeding to witness: Sphinx
Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), this sculpture of a man with the haunches of a lion was dubbed the Sphinx by the ancient Greeks because it resembled their mythical winged monster that set riddles and killed anyone unable to answer them.
Then we will move to the valley temple
That was the mortuary temple of king Khafre and his family members. It is considered one of the wellpreserved temples in Egypt.
After that, you will move to Fustat city to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is the first museum of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world. It houses large exhibitions in the central square. The museum also includes the Royal Mummies Room (additional ticket), which is the jewel of the museum.
Then you will stop to take your Lunch meal at a good quality local restaurant.
Then you will stop to take your Lunch meal at a good quality local restaurant.
After that, you will continue your tour to Coptic Cairo
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga):
The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.
It is the ancient church built on the site where the Holy Family resided during their escape journey, Its current location is what is known as the Complex of Religions in Old Cairo, within the Fortress of Babylon. Like many other early Christian churches, the Abu Serga church and its underground cave were designed according to the layout of a basilica, thus together consisting of three parts: the porch, the nave and the sanctuary (the cave is under the sanctuary).
Then move ahead to the Cavern church located under the church of Abu-Serga. It’s a holy place where the holly family stayed inside.
Then you will continue to the Synagogue of Ibraham Ben-Izra, the most famous synagogue in Cairo.
Finally, you will continue visiting Khan El Khalili Bazaar. It is time to explore old Islamic Cairo with its beautiful streets and have time for shopping in Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
At the end of the tour our team will drive you back to Cairo Airport.
