Cairo Layover Tour: Pyramids, Sphinx, Coptic Cairo & Bazaar

8 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided by Emo Tours Egypt

Why we love it?

This Cairo layover excursion offers a well-rounded exploration of the city’s ancient and cultural landmarks within an 8-hour itinerary. You will visit the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the Valley Temple, where the mummification process took place, followed by a stop at the Sphinx, known as the oldest and largest sphinx in Egypt with the face believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre. The tour continues to Old Coptic Cairo, where you can explore historic sites such as the Hanging Church, Abu Sergha, and the Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Throughout the day, comfortable private transfers and hotel pickup and drop-off are provided, with bottled water included to keep you refreshed. This excursion suits travelers with a layover who want a focused introduction to Cairo’s key ancient monuments and religious heritage without the need to arrange logistics themselves.

Itinerary

Stop 1

At any Time from 7:00 am or earlier Pickup from Cairo airport by our Expert Tour guide who will greet you with a sign shows your name on it then transfer in Private A/C Car to Start Cairo Layover Tours Visit Giza Pyramids that includes a visit to Pyramids area where you see the Great Pyramid of Cheops there is Possibilities to enter any of the Pyramids from inside or Ridding Camel around Pyramids But it will Requires a Separate Tickets Can be Bought on Spot there .Our guide will take you to the best Places where you can take best Photos for the Pyramids and he will assist you to take some memorable Photos for yourself end you Visit at Giza Pyramids by Visiting Valley Temple that was the mummification Temple and last Visit would be The Sphinx one of the Biggest and Oldest Sphinx in Egypt

Stop 2

Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.

Stop 3

Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Stop 4

Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Stop 5

End your layover day Tour by a viist to The Sphinx that Located near by the Valley Temple & the Sphinx you will see is the oldest and largest Sphinx in Egypt and it take a body of a lion and Human head which referes to Power and mind.the face of the Sphinx is a portrait of Khafre himself who built the Middle pyramid of Giza

Stop 6

Then Drive to Old Coptic Cairo where you visit the Christian Part of Cairo and Visit the oldest Churches that includes The Hanging Church,Abu Sergha & Jewish Synagogue of Ben Azra Then Stop for Lunch at Local Restaurant NOT Included on the Tour Price

Stop 7

After Lunch Transfer to Khan Khalili Bazaar

Please Note

  • Limited mobility accessible
  • Limited sight accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Dress code applies

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $40 Per 1 adult