The Pyramids and the River Nile in Style
Duration : approximately 11 hours including lunch


The journey to Africa’s largest city lasts approximately 3hours, a drive through reclaimed, cultivated desert, and modern industrial towns. Arriving in Cairo, Africa’s largest city, your first stop will be the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Admire the exquisite interiors of the Mosque and view the fascinating skyline of Old Cairo from the top of the hill.

At the banks of the River Nile downtown, a luxurious cruise boat awaits to sail you on the same timeless waterway traversed by Pharaohs, Queens and Nobles thousands of years ago. Sit back, relax and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch in cool interiors as you glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks. A folkloric presentation and belly dancing will be performed during lunch.

Continue to the Giza Plateau where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza are found. A panoramic view of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau affords great opportunities for photographs, before your coach parks near the Pyramid of Chephren where time will be allocated to explore the site on your own. Drive down the valley to visit the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mysterious Sphinx. It is watching the passage of time and men in eons of silence its expression an enigma yet to be unraveled.

Visit a Papyrus Institute where the art of paper making from reeds will be demonstrated and limited time for souvenir shopping will be allocated before you return to Port Said.

Suitable for elderly and assisted, physically challenged persons.

Notes

• Bottled water and sodas available on the bus payable directly to the driver at €1 for sodas and € ½ for water.
• Shoulders and knees must be covered while visiting the Mosque and shoes must be removed. We supply each person with a plastic bag to store and carry their shoes.
• A flight of 30 stone stairs lead to the entrance grounds of the mosque at the citadel. No cameras or video fees at the Citadel. No Professional video allowed.
• There are 15 marble stairs to reach the pier at Nile Crystal for the lunch cruise.
• Passengers wishing to ride a camel at the Pyramids must negotiate price with camel driver. Passengers must not pay until back down on the ground. Agreed fee for a short ride must not exceed €2. Lean forward when animal goes up and lean back when animal kneels down. Listen to driver’s instructions for a safe ride.
• Visit inside a Pyramid is as follow: Cheops: 100 L.E. Chephren 25 and Mycerinus: 20 L.E. each. Only 15 people each time are allowed inside the Pyramid of Cheops, maximum 150 for the day on a first come basis.
• Not recommended for people suffering from claustrophobia or have back and/or knee problems.
• The corridor is dark and low and at most of the time visitors have to stoop or bend their knees while they walk. The main chamber is totally empty. Very humid and dark inside. Cameras and videos not allowed inside. No limitations to a visit in the other 2 Pyramids, their interiors are also empty and same conditions prevail as the first one.
• A lot of vendors sell all sorts of souvenirs at the Pyramids, especially at the Western Plateau. What is being sold as papyrus at extremely cheap prices are nothing but painted banana leaves, not real papyrus. Warn passengers to be aware of great bargains at great prices! Please consult and seek the advice of your guide when not sure.