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If you are in Alexandria, do not miss the opportunity to visit Cairo, in the company of an Egyptologist Guide, who will explain the most emblematic and must-see places in Cairo. You will visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum.
Stop 1: Pyramids of Giza. Cairo
On this one day tour, we offer you a special opportunity to experience the ancient Egyptian civilization and the lifestyle of the pharaoh. Your knowledgeable guide will pick you up from your Alexandria hotel in an air-conditioned coach to visit the Great Pyramids. It is the oldest monument of the seven ancient wonders and the only one surviving until today. Listen as your guide tells you how the pyramids had been built using very ancient and simple techniques.
The pyramids were built primarily to house the remains of deceased pharaohs. You will explore the place more deeply with your informative guide and learn more about the history of Egypt and the ancient Egyptian civilization. Next, head out for a panoramic view of the three pyramids of Giza to capture incredible photos that will last forever.
Stop 2: The Great Sphinx
Next, head to the welcoming sphinx belonging to King Pharaoh Khafra. It is a huge stone transformed into the amazing architectural statue. In addition, we will visit the Valley Temple. then go up to the panoramic area of the pyramids to take photos with the pyramids and the sphinx in the background; don’t forget to bring your camera during this tour.
Stop 3: Egyptian Museum
Once we are done at the pyramids, we will head to the Egyptian Museum; The Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains 120,000 artifacts. It houses the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world. On the first floor is an extensive collection of papyri, Greek, Roman and Islamic coins used in the ancient world. The best statues you will see is the Golden Mask of Tutankhamun. The room also houses the famous collection of the young king, as well as a large number of sarcophagi from different dynasties. These sarcophagi give us a brief description of how wealthy the owners were. Don’t forget to have some loot in King Amenemope’s Tomb Mask, Psusennes I Mummy Mask, Cheops Figurine, Narmer’s Palette, and Merneptah’s Stele. At the end of your day trip, we will return to your hotel in Alexandria.
We hope you enjoyed this tour very much!
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