Full-Day Tour to Pyramids the NMEC Islamic & Coptic Cairo

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A Full-Day Tour to Pyramids the NMEC Islamic & Coptic Cairo offers the most iconic cultural and historical Cairo day tour. We will first start at the plateau of Giza, where we will find the Great Pyramids of Giza ( Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) and the Great Sphinx, the mythic guardian.

Then we will have our way to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, where we find the collection of antiquities illustrating the Egyptian civilization from the prehistoric to the modern times, with special consideration to the Royal Mummies Hall.Later, we will make our way to Islamic and Coptic Cairo to discover such great monuments as the Hanging church, Ben Ezra synagogue, and the Citadel of Saladin. This tour provides you with the finest way of enjoying a seamless and comprehensive experience of Egyptian antiquity, its religious background and its history thanks to a professional private guide and transport.
  • Duration: About 08 hours
  • Pick-up: 08:00 AM
  • Type: Cultural & Historical
  • Available every day from your hotel in Cairo/Giza

Full-Day Tour to Pyramids the NMEC Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Start your morning with a private, air-conditioned pick-up from your Cairo hotel and head out to the Giza Plateau. You'll see the incredible Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, as well as the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Your private Egyptologist guide will explain the secrets, stories, and mysteries behind these phenomenal ancient structures.

Following your tour of Giza make your way to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). Housing a unique collection covering all of Egypt's rich history and ranging from ancient prehistoric to modern artifacts, the museum has much to be explored. Not to be missed is the Royal Mummies Hall where you can see some of Egypt's most renowned pharaohs, accompanied by insights from your guide.

After the museum tour, explore Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and uncover some of the most important religious and historic sites in the city. Take in popular sites like the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Citadel of Saladin (subject to time), and get to know about Cairo's vast religious and cultural history. Finish off your tour by heading back to your hotel, in complete comfort.

Crown plaza West Cairo

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Steinberger Cairo

Steinberger resort Achti

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  • Private Egyptologist, English-speaking, tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the historical sites included in the tour program itinerary.
  • Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers.
  • All the current applicable taxes and service charges.
  • Any Optional tours may be required.
  • Tipping the company Representative, Guide, Driver, etc.
  • Meals, Drinks, and beverages.
  • Giza Pyramids
  • Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Citadel of Saladin
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • The Hanging Church
  • Church of Abu Serga
The tour covers the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), and both Islamic and Coptic Cairo landmarks.
In Islamic Cairo, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Coptic Cairo includes the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and the ancient Babylon Fortress area, which are among the oldest Christian sites in Egypt.
Yes, the NMEC is one of Egypt’s most important museums, showcasing artifacts from prehistoric times to modern Egypt, including the Royal Mummies Hall.
A full-day Cairo tour typically lasts between 8 and 10 hours, depending on traffic and time spent at each attraction.
It depends on the package. Some tours include entrance tickets, while others require paying entry fees separately at each site.
Yes, most tours include a professional Egyptologist guide who explains the history and significance of each site.
Many full-day Cairo tours include lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, but this depends on the selected package.
Yes, some tour operators allow customization depending on your interests and available time.