Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. You will enjoy the driving time to the sight while our guide is giving you an introduction about the story of the great Pyramids and pharaoh special believes in life after death, burial and mummification rituals.
Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true. Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs, how they were built and how long it took the ancient Egyptians to complete them. He will also give you enough time to take as many photos as you wish. You may like to enter the burial chamber of one of the pyramids (Extra Ticket).
Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel for 30 minutes, take nice clicks and have a lot of desert fun.
You might also like to visit the sun boat museum (optional). In the year 1954, an Egyptian archaeologist found what we call now the sun boat which was made of cedar imported from Lebanon. Although the boat dates back to 4600 years, most of the wooden components are still in an excellent condition.
After a short drive, you will find yourself at the feet of the fascinating statue of the Sphinx, the largest monolith sculpture in Ancient Egypt. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom. The statue was also regarded as a guardian of the pyramids.
Finally, visit the Valley Temple where King Chephren (owner of the second pyramid in the area) was mummified and learn about mummification process. After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago. Lunch is optional in this tour.
Finally you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The exact time to be at the hotel depends on your location and traffic status.
Meals included: Not Included.
Accommodation: Not Included.
Additional Information:
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card.
- You will need to carry Egyptian money cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
- Other languages are available with extra 60$ USD per person upon your request.
- It is available to provide Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 60$USD per person.
- Please, provide us your hotel name and address in Cairo or Giza
- If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, 6 October or Tagamoe, there will be extra 10$ USD per person per day for the pick up and drop off.
- It is available to pick travelers at New Cairo, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in New Cairo or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.
