Shore excursion from Port Said to Cairo
Port Said,
Egypt
From Egypt Highlights |
Tour ItineraryGiza Pyramids, Sphinx & the Egyptian Museum of Antiquitie
It is approximately a three-hour ride along the scenic desert road to Cairo, The capital of Egypt. Upon arrival in this vast city, you will first visit the great pyramids of Giza. The largest of these, Cheops, is the only one remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. View the amazing Sphinx, part lion and part man. Carved from a natural rock, the Sphinx is 190 feet long and 66 feet tall at its highest point. Its face, which is 16 feet above the ground, faces the rising sun to the east lunch will be served, and you will have time to browse at a local souvenir shop before proceeding to the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, located in the heart of Cairo, complete with a well-trimmed garden outside and a façade designed in Classical style. Enter the museum and wander through time, starting from the Archaic Pre-Dynastic Period and into the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. It houses a collection of Egyptian antiquities from 2700 BC to the 6th century AD. There are thousands of Statues, jewels and artifacts from nearly every period of ancient Egypt. Admire the amazing treasures of King Tutankhamon, including his funeral mask made out of solid gold, still perfectly preserved. There are 12 rooms filled with treasures from King Tut's tomb. Relax for the motor coach drive back to Port Said and the ship
Note :
- Special price is available for groups not less than 5 people
- The drive from Port Said to Cairo is approximately three hours long; the return trip is approximately three and a half hours long.
- You are visiting a predominately Muslim country, dress appropriately, wear conservative dress that covers the shoulders and knees - trousers for men and trousers, skirts or dresses for women. Do not wear clothing printed with graphics that may offend.
- Motorcoaches are required to travel in a police-escorted convoy and may be subject to security delays.
- All photography is totally prohibited inside the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and inside the Pyramids of Giza. However, photography is allowed and free of charge in the open area at the Pyramids of Giza.
- All regulations subject to change without notice
E mail addresss is tours@egypthighlights.com
Tel : 002 010 560 32 97
www.egypthighlights.com
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