Great Pyramids & Sphinx, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, and Old Cairo with lunch on a yact

Great Pyramids & Sphinx, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, and Old Cairo with lunch on a yact

Great Pyramids & Sphinx, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, and Old Cairo with lunch on a yact

From your cruise ship you will be transported to Cairo to begin your exploration of Giza where you will view the pyramids and the Sphinx. The tallest of the pyramids reside at Giza. The region of Giza is one of the largest burial grounds in Egypt and it is unknown how large it actually is.

You will then have a visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar. Built in 1382 by the Emir Djaharks el-Khalili in the heart of the Fatimid City, it is one of the most important shoping areas in Cairo. This market represents the establishment of Cairo as a major center of trade & you will still find many foreign merchants.

Your final stop will be in Old or Coptic Cairo, where the Fortress of Babylon is located at the boundary between the middle and lower Egypt. Tolls were paid at this location during it tenure and Cairo owes its life to this fortress. Located with the fortress are several churches including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

The Hanging Church is the most famous Coptic church in Cairo and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Its name comes from its location above a gate house of the Roman Fortress. It is approached by 29 steps.

Ben Ezra Synagogue began its life as a Christian church. However, it was sold to the Jewish community to cover the taxes owed by the Christian church to the Muslim rulers of the time.

Lunch will be aboard a private yacht.

At the conclusion of your tour, you will be transported back to your cruise ship.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Air conditioned transportation
  • Entry fees for included stops
  • Beverages on board transportation
  • Egyptologist tour guide

Tips

Remember to bring your camera. Note: the Coptic museum has extra entry fee of $12. Not included in your tour: tips and entrance to the solar boat museum and mummy room

Departure Location

At the cruise ship pier. The specific meeting location at the pier will be listed in your confirmation email and voucher for this shore excursion. See the 'Redemption and Voucher Details' section below.

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