8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

On the west bank of the Nile, opposite Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza raise their mythical spires, 4,500 years old, amidst a sandy desert. A visit to the Pyramids of Giza will take you to the heart of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Khafre, and Menkaure, before you come face to face with the famous Sphinx. The grandeur of ancient Egypt then unfolds before our astonished eyes. And when you slip inside, into a labyrinth of corridors, royal burial chambers, and gilded sarcophagi, the magic truly takes hold. Here, the Egyptians left daily offerings to the souls of the deceased pharaohs. Discover all our travel ideas to the Pyramids of Giza.

Enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, in the heart of Cairo. It is one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, containing the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, with more than 136,000 Pharaonic artifacts, in addition to hundreds of thousands of artifacts in its stores. On June 29, 1835, Muhammad Ali Pasha ordered the establishment of the Department of Antiquities and the Egyptian Museum, and assigned their management to Youssef Dia Effendi, under the supervision of Rifa’a al-Tahtawi.

Antiquities are the witness to the existence of civilizations, and the world has witnessed that Egyptian civilization is the greatest and oldest of civilizations. This civilization encompassed within its details many secrets that science and scientists have been unable to explain, and some of which have baffled scientists in their attempts to interpret them.

8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

We will provide a car to and from the airport. You will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), built by its architect, Hemiunu.

Next, we will proceed to the Pyramid of Khafre, which has two entrances. Learn about the original entrance and the one carved by Al-Ma'mun.

Afterward, your tour guide will take you to the Pyramid of Menkaure, the sixth ruler of this dynasty, who developed his unique vision. Learn more about it from your expert guide.

We will take you to the rooftop for lunch, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the pyramids and savor Egyptian cuisine while witnessing the pyramids' rich history firsthand.

Following lunch, we will begin our tour of the Egyptian Museum. Explore its seven sections, which house scarabs, papyri, artifacts from the ancient and medieval periods, and much more.

We will provide a car to and from the airport. You will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), built by its architect, Hemiunu.

Next, we will proceed to the Pyramid of Khafre, which has two entrances. Learn about the original entrance and the one carved by Al-Ma'mun.

Afterward, your tour guide will take you to the Pyramid of Menkaure, the sixth ruler of this dynasty, who developed his unique vision. Learn more about it from your expert guide.

We will take you to the rooftop for lunch, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the pyramids and savor Egyptian cuisine while witnessing the pyramids' rich history firsthand.

Following lunch, we will begin our tour of the Egyptian Museum. Explore its seven sections, which house scarabs, papyri, artifacts from the ancient and medieval periods, and much more.

8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

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8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

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8 Hour tour to the Egyptian museum, and pyramids from the airport

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8 Hour tour to the Egyptian museum, and pyramids from the airport

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8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

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8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

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8 Hour tour to the Egyptian museum, and pyramids from the airport

Itinerary for 8 Hour trip to the Egyptian museum & pyramids from the airport

8 Hour tour to the Egyptian museum, and pyramids from the airport

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