Cairo Overday from Sharm El Sheikh

  Egypt

Cairo,  Sharm El Sheikh

Description: At early morning; our representative will be waiting for you at the reception of your Hotel or Resort to transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh Airport to get your flight to Cairo (it takes 55 minutes to reach Cairo).

Upon arrival Cairo, your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in Giza with visiting the legendary majestic The Three Pyramids, which are considered one of the Old Seven Wonders, erected by Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerionos.

When you finish exploring the Great Pyramids our next stop is a visit to the Sphinx monument; guarding the royal burial chambers and temple of Cheops. It is a mythical statue with the body of a lion & human head. Then you will see the old Pharaohs were doing their writings over these lovely papers & the perfumes shops to enjoy the wonderful smell of the fresh oils which the perfumes are.

(Optional) Ride Camels At the Pyramids Area. (Optional) Take your Lunch at a Local Restaurant. -Oriental or Vegetarian Lunch is Available-

After that, continue your tour in Cairo with visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, which was established in 1902 near the city center in Cairo. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920's when his tomb was excavated.

Then proceed to visit the Coptic Cairo; home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world. Retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. Next, visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall is the Greek St. George Church.

Finally, a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars that date back to 1382. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops is negotiable - be prepared to bargain for goods in this exciting maze of shops.

At evening, transfer to Airport to get your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh, you will be transferred to your Hotel.

Highlights:
Inclusions:
* Domestic flight (Sharm/Cairo & Cairo/Sharm).
* Round trip transfers in Private A/C motor coach
* One-day tour for the main sites of Giza in private Air Conditioned Car visiting (Three Pyramids + Sphinx monument + Valley Temple + Coptic Cairo + Egyptian Museum + Khan El Khalili Bazaars).
* Licensed Egyptologist escort/guide
* All entrance fees for tours & local taxes

Cost in US$: 235 per person

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Egypt Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Nile Cruise Reservation Center's Mission Statement: Our Cruises Reservation Center introduces you to the remarkable sights of Upper Egypt and is ideal for those who wish to sample the best of Egypt in one tour. We're happy to offer our market experience to help you get the best value. With our allotments on the major Nile cruise lines, we guarantee the best rates and services.

Year Founded: 1980