Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
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Port
Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$279.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 12½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
It is approximately a three-hour ride along the desert road to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Upon arrival in this vast city, you will first visit the pyramids of Giza. The largest of these, Cheops, is the only remaining one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Stand beside these incredible Egyptian monuments and marvel at their size. View the Sphinx — part lion, part man — carved from a natural rock-190 feet long and 66 feet tall at its highest point. Its face, which is 16 feet above the ground, looks towards the rising sun in the east.
Browse for local souvenirs, time permitting, before lunch at a leading hotel in Cairo.
Visit the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, located in the heart of Cairo, and wander through time, starting from the Archaic Pre-Dynastic Period and into the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. This brilliant facility houses the world's most important collection of Egyptian antiquities, spanning from 2700 BC to the 6th century AD, featuring thousands of statues, jewels, and artifacts from nearly every period of ancient Egypt.
Finally, relax for the motorcoach ride back to Alexandria and the ship.
Notes:
Service animals, including dogs, are not permitted at the Pyramids. The Egyptian Museum also restricts service animals. The Egyptian Museum is not air-conditioned. Service animals, including dogs, are not permitted at the Pyramids. Travel time to Cairo is approximately 3 to 3½ hours each way. Motorcoaches are required to travel in a police-escorted convoy and may be subject to security delays; your patience is appreciated. Time permitting, participants may have the opportunity to enter the Cheops Pyramid independently (at your own expense; approximately US$10); however, this is not advisable for individuals with claustrophobia or heart and respiratory conditions, as the interior is hot and stuffy, requiring visitors to bend and crouch at times. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, stones, inclines, gravel, sand, and many steps. Photography/video is not permitted inside the Pyramids of Giza. Modest attire is recommended; knees, shoulders, and midriffs must be covered. Tight-fitting, transparent, or translucent clothing is not advisable. Please err on the side of conservatism with your attire.