Day Trip to Giza Pyramids Old Cairo Citadel and Bazaar

Overview

You will start with a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, where you can take in the iconic ancient monuments and learn about their place in Egypt’s past. Along the way you’ll see the scale and setting of these remarkable structures and hear about their historical significance. You will then drive to the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. At the citadel you’ll experience a major medieval fortress complex and view the mosque’s distinctive alabaster interiors and architecture. The visit will give context to Egypt’s later medieval and Ottoman-era history. The experience continues in Old Cairo, the site of a city that pre-dated Cairo. Here you’ll explore areas rich in heritage, with many historic churches and a Roman fort that reflect the layers of the city’s long history. Throughout the day you’ll move between ancient and later periods, seeing key landmarks that illustrate Egypt’s complex past.

Highlights

• ✦Private tour
• ✦Hotel pickup

What's included

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This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.

What's included?

Shopping tours in Cairo · Lunch in a local restaurant · All taxes and service charge · Entrance fees to all mentioned sites · Private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water during your trip

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