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 from 2700 BC to the 6th century AD, with thousands of statues, jewels, and artifacts from nearly every period of ancient Egypt. Admire the amazing treasures of Tutankhamon, the boy-king, including his funereal mask made from solid gold and still perfectly preserved. There are twelve rooms filled with treasures from King Tut's tomb, which was discovered in 1922, virtually untouched.
Finally, relax for the motorcoach ride back to Alexandria and the ship.
Notes:
The Egyptian Museum is not air-conditioned. Motorcoaches are required to travel in a police-escorted convoy and may be subject to security delays. If time permits, independent entrance to the pyramid may be possible (at your own expense, which is approximately US$10), but it is not recommended for those with claustrophobia or a heart or respiratory condition. It is very hot and stuffy inside the pyramid, and you must be able to bend over and crouch down at times while you are inside. Modest attire is required; knees, shoulders and midriffs must be covered. Tight-fitting, transparent, or translucent clothing is not permitted. Do not wear white clothing, as it is seldom adequately opaque. Please err on the side of conservatism with your attire. Due to site regulations and preservation considerations, no service animals are allowed at the Pyramids. There are already many stray dogs in the area which may lead to potential conflicts. At the Museum, service animals are restricted by the management.