Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, Islami &Coptic Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour

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Leistungen

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1. Experience the wonder of the ancient world with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Explore the historic landmarks with a guided tour and enjoy a short camel ride through the Sahara desert. Admire the panoramic views from the highest point and visit the Valley Temple. Don't forget to snap unlimited memorable photos with the help of a professional camel driver and photographer. Book now to make your dream vacation a reality and witness the only remaining wonder from the ancient world. Highlights include visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, a camel ride, and entrance to the interior of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

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2. Coptic Cairo, a section of Old Cairo, features historical sites such as the Babylon Fortress, Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, and many other Coptic churches. According to Christian tradition, the Holy Family visited the area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. Coptic Cairo played a significant role in the history of Christianity in Egypt, as many of its churches were built after the Islamic conquest in the 7th century, and it remained a stronghold for Christianity during the Islamic era.

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3. The Hanging Church, or Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is an ancient Egyptian church that dates back to the 3rd century. It is considered one of the oldest churches in Egypt and belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

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4. The Citadel of Cairo, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, is a fortification from the medieval Islamic era located in Cairo, Egypt. Constructed by Salah ad-Din and expanded upon by succeeding Egyptian leaders, it served as the governmental center of Egypt and the living quarters of its rulers for almost 700 years, spanning from the 13th to the 19th centuries.

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5. The Alabaster Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, is located within the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha and constructed between 1830 and 1848. Perched on the citadel's summit, this Ottoman-style mosque is the largest of its kind built during the first half of the 19th century. Its prominent twin minarets and distinctive silhouette make it the most recognizable mosque in Cairo. The mosque was erected as a tribute to Tusun Pasha, the eldest son of Muhammad Ali, who passed away in 1816. Alongside the citadel, this mosque stands as a notable landmark and popular tourist attraction in Cairo. It is one of the first sights to behold when approaching the city from any direction.

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Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Kairo

• Its from-price is 67% above the median of the 2673 tagesausflüge we list in Kairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kairo

Kairo, Ägyptens weitläufige Hauptstadt am Nil: Pyramiden von Gizeh, mittelalterliche Moscheen, lebhafte Basare und Schätze der Pharaonen.

Am Westrand der Stadt erheben sich die Pyramiden von Gizeh und die Große Sphinx auf dem Wüstenplateau, weiter südlich die Stufenpyramide von Sakkara und die Ruinen von Memphis. Kairos große Museen, das Ägyptische Museum am Tahrir-Platz und das riesige Große Ägyptische Museum am Plateau, bewahren Fundstücke aus Jahrtausenden.

Top-ranked sights in Kairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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