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Overview

On the Giza Plateau in Cairo stand the pyramids, built between 2600-2400 BCE. This ancient complex includes the three great pyramids of Khufu, Menkaure, and Khafre, along with smaller satellite pyramids that served as tombs for pharaohs' family members. The enigmatic Great Sphinx, carved from a single limestone monolith, is a mythical figure with the head of a human, the body and paws of a lion, the tail of a bull, and the wings of an eagle.

The National Museum of Cairo boasts a collection of over 150,000 artifacts, including pharaohs' sarcophagi, mummies, household items, and much more. The Papyrus Institute houses a vast collection of ancient Egyptian art.

Highlights

A 50-minute flight to Cairo.
Meeting with aN ENGLISH-speaking guide at Cairo Airport,
Visit to the National Cairo Museum.
Explore the Giza Pyramids
Visit the Great Sphinx.
Visit the Papyrus Institute

Basic Information

Duration:

1 DAY

Departure Time:

04:30

Return Time:

22;00

Included:

Transportation services.
Lunch (buffet).
Round-trip flight tickets.
Services of a Russian-speaking guide.
Entrance tickets to the attractions.

Not Included:

Drinks during lunch.
Nile River boat ride (optional, +$20, can be arranged with the guide on-site).

Items To Bring

Passports with visas, travel insurance, money for personal expenses.
Dry breakfasts (pre-order at the reception).
Headgear, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, warm clothing (in winter).
Do not bring water and liquids; they may be confiscated at the airport

Tour Program

A 50-minute flight to Cairo.
Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide at Cairo Airport, who will share the history of Cairo's landmarks.
Visit to the National Cairo Museum.
Explore the Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure).
Visit the Great Sphinx.
Visit the Papyrus Institute and an oil factory.
Nile River boat ride (for an additional fee).
Transfer to the airport.