Overview
Cairo Layover Tours provide passengers with the opportunity to experience iconic landmarks of the city if they have brief time available between flights at the airport. You will arrive at Cairo International Airport before the staff directs you to the Giza Plateau where you can view the incredible Pyramids of Giza. This site presents the Great Pyramid of Khufu the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside the globally recognized Sphinx monument which is one of the most famous monuments worldwide. Your guide with expert knowledge will explain to you the deep historical background of these historical monuments while showing their engineering achievements and how they mattered to the culture.
The tour then leads you to Memphis which serves as Egypt’s former capital city to explore the museum and observe Ramses II's colossal statue together with the Alabaster Sphinx. Memphis served as Egypt's ancient center which maintained its position as the foundation of pharaoh leadership. Learn about the political along cultural significance of ancient Egypt at the site while investigating its historical remains. Proceed to Sakkara where you can witness the Step Pyramid of Djoser which stands as one of the earliest pyramids. At Sakkara, visitors can witness the Step Pyramid which Imhotep created marking the start of pyramid development in Egypt through its architectural evolution.
The period of your stopover will be streamlined and organized so you can maximize the little time you spend in Cairo. Your expert guide will direct you through memorable and enriching discoveries around the pyramids and through Memphis and Sakkara. The expert tour guide will ensure your return to the airport before your scheduled flight while you depart Cairo with precious memories of its remarkable ancient history.
Cairo Layover Tours provide passengers with the opportunity to experience iconic landmarks of the city if they have brief time available between flights at the airport. You will arrive at Cairo International Airport before the staff directs you to the Giza Plateau where you can view the incredible Pyramids of Giza. This site presents the Great Pyramid of Khufu the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside the globally recognized Sphinx monument which is one of the most famous monuments worldwide. Your guide with expert knowledge will explain to you the deep historical background of these historical monuments while showing their engineering achievements and how they mattered to the culture.
The tour then leads you to Memphis which serves as Egypt’s former capital city to explore the museum and observe Ramses II's colossal statue together with the Alabaster Sphinx. Memphis served as Egypt's ancient center which maintained its position as the foundation of pharaoh leadership. Learn about the political along cultural significance of ancient Egypt at the site while investigating its historical remains. Proceed to Sakkara where you can witness the Step Pyramid of Djoser which stands as one of the earliest pyramids. At Sakkara, visitors can witness the Step Pyramid which Imhotep created marking the start of pyramid development in Egypt through its architectural evolution.
The period of your stopover will be streamlined and organized so you can maximize the little time you spend in Cairo. Your expert guide will direct you through memorable and enriching discoveries around the pyramids and through Memphis and Sakkara. The expert tour guide will ensure your return to the airport before your scheduled flight while you depart Cairo with precious memories of its remarkable ancient history.
Inclusion
- The family that rides together flies together.
- Tickets and entry fees for the Memphis Museum, Saqqara necropolis, the Giza pyramids area, and the pyramids of Dahshur.
- We enjoyed nice food at a local cafe during the Pyramids Tour from Cairo Airport.
- Private transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle by our Cairo Stopover Tours.
- Accompanying you on the Cairo Airport Transit Tour will be an English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Water and soft drinks are served with Egypt Day Tours.
- If time permits, we can shop in Cairo. (At your request)
- The full-day tour from Cairo to the Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur includes all taxes and service charges.
Exclusion
- And any other activities not noted under the program.
- Camel rides in Giza (20 dollars extra).
- The cost of the tour excludes tips given at cable during Christmas and New Year's holidays or Easter travels in Egypt.
- Your Cairo tours to Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur, and Giza Pyramids don't include gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Drink something while eating.
Itinerary
Your day tour in Cairo will start with a warm welcome from the tour leader at Cairo International Airport, who will assist you through the airport formalities. After that, you will meet your certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide, who will take you on an unforgettable trip to some of Egypt's most famous ancient sites including the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and other outstanding historical landmarks.
The Giza Plateau is the first stop and is home to the iconic Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the largest pyramid to have ever been built, as well as the Pyramid of King Chephren, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. With their erudition, the guide will explain the history of the construction of these majestic structures as well as their purpose in the ancient Egyptian civilization. Stand in awe before the Great Sphinx, a massive limestone statue that has been standing watch over the pyramids for thousands of years. You will also enter the Valley Temple, which played a role in the mummification process and gives insights into old Egyptian religious practices.
Then the tour continues to the ancient Saqqara Necropolis to explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. This astonishing structure, which is regarded as the first pyramid ever to be built, also represents a revolution in the architecture of Egypt. You will see the Tombs of the Nobles at Saqqara, which beautifully preserves ancient carvings showing the lives of Egyptian elites. After that, you will head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, with a special visit to an open-air museum at Mit Rahina to admire the colossal statues of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx, both carved out of a single solid block of stone.
After an enriching day of exploration, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional Egyptian dishes. Throughout the tour, your guide will also assist with taking professional photos to help capture the memories of your amazing Egyptian adventure.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $170 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $120 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $85 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $75 Per Person |
Start from : $75
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