Makadi Bay: Cairo and Giza Highlights Day Trip with Lunch

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See the highlights of Cairo and learn more about Egyptian civilization on a day trip from Makadi Bay with transfers. Admire the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, and visit the Egyptian Museum.

Highlights

  • Explore the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World at Giza
  • Have a wonderful lunch at a restaurant that specializes in oriental cuisine
  • Go to the Museum of Ancient Egypt in Tahrir Square
  • Marvel at the high Pyramid of Khufu, the oldest in the Giza Plateau
  • Gain knowledge on how the pyramids were constructed from an Egyptologist guide

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Explore Cairo, known as the 'City of a Thousand Minarets', on a day-long tour that includes round-trip transfers from Makadi Bay. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned van observing the sea and mountains while traveling to Cairo. As soon as you arrive, your Egyptologist guide will meet you and take you to central Cairo, where you can explore the artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with fast-track entry. The museum has a collection of over 120,000 masterpieces from the pre-dynastic to the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. Take a look at the mummification art of Ancient Egypt. After that, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a Nile boat trip. Next, take a 30-minute break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive to the Giza Plateau to see the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus to take in the stunning views of the Pyramids of Giza. Learn the story of how the temples were constructed and hear the stories behind their legends. Head towards the Great Sphinx, a massive statue depicting a mythical beast reclining on a lion's body with Pharaoh Khafre's face. Admire the ancient engineering feat at the Valley Temple opposite, which is believed to be built by Pharaoh Khafre. After exploring all the attractions, have a shopping trip before heading back to Makadi Bay.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off From / To Makadi Bay Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle Small group Trip Professional Egyptologist guide Entrance fees Egyptian BBQ lunch Egyptian Museum fast-track entry Giza Plateau fast-track entry Snacks, cola, and water on the way Rest stops on the way

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