Giza pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis
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Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
The great pyramid of king Khufu is one of the wonders of the world. It was the highest building in the world till the building of Eiffel tower in France in the nineteenth century. This pyramid was built to be the tomb of the king Khufu in the 26th century BC.
It is about 149 meters high and consisted of 2.3 millions blocks which weigh between 2 and 15 tons each. It is about 6 millions tons of limestone.
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Khafre's Pyramid
The pyramid of king Khafra is the second big pyramid in Egypt.
It dates back to the 26th century BC. It was built to be the tomb for the king Khafra. It looks higher than the great pyramid because it was built in a high ground lever, it is about 10 meters high than the ground level of the Great pyramid of king Khufu.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Menkawra is one of the nine pyramids of Giza plateau.
This pyramid is unique in it's casing of the granite stone which makes it different. It is about 66 meters high. Menkawra was the grandson of the king Khufu.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Here is the panoramic view area where you will take some unforgettable photos including some trick ones. There is an opportunity to ride camel if you are interested in that.
Duration: 30 minutes
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The Sphinx is the biggest statue in Egypt which was carved out of one hill.
This statue is about 73 meters long, 20 meters high and 15 meters wide. This wonderful statue belongs to the king Khafra and it dates back to the 26th century BC.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
The Step pyramid of king Zoser is the first pyramid built in Egypt. It dates back to the 27th century BC.
It consists of six steps and it is 62 meters high.
Imhotep built it to his King Zoser to be his tomb.
The step pyramid was the first evolution of the royal tomb to be a pyramid after 500 years of being a platform style.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Pyramid of Teti
This is one of the wonderful royal tombs which dates back to the 24th century BC. It belongs to the king Teti. It has some magnificent writings of the ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. It was built to be a tomb for this king and it has a beautiful rectangular sarcophagus of the basalt stone.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Mit Rahina Museum
Here is the site of the first capital was built for the united Egyptian empire after king Narmer united the two lands of Egypt, upper Egypt and lower Egypt. Here you can see some remains of the beautiful Egyptian antiquities including the statue of the king Ramses the second and the Sphinx of Memphis.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Pyramids of Giza
You will be picked up from the hotel to explore Giza plateau which contains nine pyramids the three main pyramids of King Khufu, king Khafra and king Menkawra.
You also will explore the valley temple of the king Khafra and the Sphinx.
Duration: 60 minutes
The Egyptian Museum, The Citadel, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Khan Elkhalili
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Egyptian Museum
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We will take you to one of the most remarkable sites in Cairo the Egyptian Museum located in Tahrir square which includes fabulous antiquities and artifacts including the Golden treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. Your guide will take you through the champers with stops at the main highlights of the museum.
Duration: 2 hours
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Cairo Citadel
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. When it was constructed it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.
The Muhammad Ali Mosque or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
Duration: 2 hours
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Khan Al-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs. The name Khan el-Khalili historically referred to a single building in the area; today it refers to the entire shopping district.
Duration: 2 hours
The Civilization Museum, Coptic Cairo
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National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a large museum (490,000 square metres (5,300,000 sq ft) ) located in Old Cairo, a district of Cairo, Egypt. Partially opened in 2017, the museum was officially inaugurated on 3 April 2021 by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, with the moving of 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, in an event termed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade. The museum displays a collection of 50,000 artifacts, presenting the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.
Duration: 2 hours
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Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt both before and during the Islamic era, as most of its churches were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
Duration: 2 hours
