Cairo Best Attraction (Pyramids & Museum)
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Pyramids of Giza
Embark on your excursion from your cruise ship in Alexandria to Egypt's most known attraction, the Pyramids of Giza and sphinx, our dedicated tour guide and chauffeur will be waiting for your arrival to take you through the vibrant streets of Cairo will lead you to the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza. Here, marvel at the architectural wonders of antiquity—the colossal Pyramid of King Cheops, the stately Chephren, and the enigmatic Mykerinos.
The journey continues with a visit to the esteemed Valley Temple of Khafre.
Please note: Accessing the interiors of the pyramids requires an additional ticket
Duration: 2 hours
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Great Sphinx
With the same entry pass to the pyramids complex, you’ll be granted an up-close encounter with the legendary Great Sphinx. This monumental guardian, bearing the majestic body of a lion and the serene countenance of King Khafre, stands as a timeless emblem of strength and wisdom.
Take your time to capture as many photographs as you desire, with the expert guidance of your tour leader, who doubles as a skilled photographer to help immortalize your moments.
Duration: 60 minutes
Luxor East & West Temples
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Karnak Open Air Museum
After your breakfast at the hotel, we start our adventure through the best attraction of Luxor, starting with Karnak temple, which is a complex of temples. The temple is dedicated to Amun Ra, the chief god in Egyptian mythology. Enjoy the Great Hypostyle court and the reliefs and murals that were added through the generations. Feel astonished at the tall obelisks 70 feet high and cut from a single piece of granite. Look at the statues of the different pharaohs who want to show their loyalty to RA. Keep an eye on the magnificent tall columns and their papyrus and Lotus capitals while their shafts are loaded with hieroglyphics.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Valley of the Kings
Visit the Valley of the Kings. The Pharaohs were hiding their mummies and treasures in this barren desert area. Many of these treasures were found in these beautiful colored tombs. You can visit three tombs to enjoy the colors and murals on the walls. The tombs were carved deep in the mountain rock; you have the option to visit other royal tombs such as Tut Ankh Amun.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two monumental statues representing king Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. They are located west of the modern city of Luxor and face east looking toward the Nile River. The statues depict the seated king on a throne with some other carvings of his mother, his wife, the god Hapi, the Nile god, and other symbolic engravings. Both are carved from single blocks of sandstone and the name refers to the Greek hero Memnon who fell in the Trojan War.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Queen Hatshepsut is the first female pharaoh in ancient Egypt who ruled the kingdom for 20 prosperous years. This temple is called El Deir el Bahari as the early Christians used the Northern monastery, as it was a Coptic monastery. Unlike the other temples, this one was built of limestone and partly hewn in the mother bedrock. It has three terraces and its focal point is to tell the story of the Divine birth of the Queen. After that, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned bus to Luxor Airport for a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Five Star hotel in Cairo and overnight.
Duration: 30 minutes
