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Cairo Layover Tour: Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo & Bazaar

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8 to 10 hours (approx.)
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Experience the mystic charm of ancient Egypt with our exciting Cairo layover excursion. We invite you to explore the world-renowned Giza Pyramids, gaze at the enigmatic sphinx, visit the historically significant Coptic Cairo, and indulge in the vibrancy of local Egyptian Bazaar. This comprehensive tour offers an intriguing blend of history, culture, and shopping in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Unforgettable memories are waiting for you in Cairo, where time seems to stand still amidst the grandeur of its historical marvels.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Air port pickup and drop-off in Private A/C Vehicle
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
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Meeting and Pickup

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as per requested time Pickup from your hotel and our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours

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Pyramids of Giza

Visit the most famous landmark in Egypt which is Pyramids of Giza where you visit Cheops pyramid ,the great Sphinx at Giza
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Khafre's Pyramid

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pyramid of Menkaure

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Great Sphinx

The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre.[7] During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Giza Plateau

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
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Synagogue Ben Ezra

1.2310222 The Ben Ezra Synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת בן עזרא‎; Arabic: معبد بن عزرا‎), sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

The Hanging Church

Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲑⲉⲟⲇⲟⲕⲟⲥ ϯⲁⲅⲓⲁ ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ ϧⲉⲛ ⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲟⲛ ⲛ̀ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church (Arabic: الكنيسة المعلقة‎, romanized: al-Kanīsa al-Muʿallaqa, Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲉⲥⲓϣⲓ), is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Old Cairo

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 AzraThen Stop for Lunch at Local Restaurant Included on the Tour Price
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Khan Al-Khalili

After Lunch Transfer to Khan Khalili Bazaar later transfer you back to Cairo airport
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cairo Layover Tour: Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo & Bazaar?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cairo Layover Tour: Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo & Bazaar?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private tour.
  • air port pickup and drop-off in Private A/C Vehicle.
  • Lunch at local restaurants (If Tour Option Selected).
  • Entry Fees (If Tour Option Selected).
  • Live or Audio Guide (As per Tour Option Selected).
The following is NOT included:
  • Tipping.
  • Personal Items.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Cairo Layover Tour: Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo & Bazaar is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cairo Layover Tour: Giza Pyramids, Coptic Cairo & Bazaar will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Air port pickup and drop-off in Private A/C Vehicle
  • Lunch at local restaurants (If Tour Option Selected)
  • Entry Fees (If Tour Option Selected)
  • Live or Audio Guide (As per Tour Option Selected)
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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