About this experience
Wherever you are, the Pyramids of Giza are worth a visit to see them in all their splendor! A long but comfortable journey awaits you from Alexandria to the Seventh Wonder of the World. And then - to ancient Cairo, where you will visit the Egyptian Museum with thousands of artifacts and stroll through the old part of the city with medieval mosques.
What to Expect
Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- You will visit the great Pyramids of Giza, which were built by the pharaohs of the fourth dynasty. You will learn why and how they were built.
- You will see the largest pyramid of Khufu, the youngest son of King Khafre, and the granite pyramid of the last pharaoh of the dynasty - Menkaure
- You will gaze at the enigmatic Sphinx and the Valley of the Temples, where the pharaohs were mummified for the afterlife
Egyptian National Museum
The museum's collection includes over 120,000 masterpieces, including statues of famous rulers of Ancient Egypt and the golden treasures of Tutankhamun, collections of antiquities from the pharaonic to the Greco-Roman era. The museum houses treasures from tombs that were hidden under the sand for 35 centuries, then discovered and completely moved to Cairo.
Old City
We will visit the Islamic district of Cairo, where you will see the domes and minarets of medieval mosques, as well as the ancient stone sidewalks of Al-Muizz Street dating back to the 10th century. You will end your Cairo experience at "El-Fishawi" - one of the oldest cafes in the eastern market district of Khan el-Khalili.
Organizational Details
- The tour will be conducted by me or another guide from our team
- The trip lasts approximately 13 hours. We depart from Alexandria at 7 am and return around 8:00 pm
- The price includes: transfer from the hotel in Alexandria in a comfortable car Toyota, KIA, or Nissan with air conditioning, services of a Russian-speaking guide in Cairo, drinking water during the journey
Additional Expenses
- Visit to the pyramids - $18/adult, $9/child from 6 to 12 years old, children under 6 years old go free
- Tickets to the Egyptian Museum - $15/adult, $8/child
- Food and drinks.
