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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
After an approximate three hour drive from Alexandria/Port Said to Giza, you will finally visit the Pyramids of Giza. The Great Pyramids of Giza were built for the Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. They were constructed about 2500 BC with blocks of limestone from the plateau and the Turah hills on the outskirts of Cairo. The Great Pyramid of Cheops alone, the only present-day survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, required over 2,300,000 blocks of stone, each weighing about 2½ tons. At its base, it covers 13 acres of land. Millions of visitors come each year to ponder the fascinating mystery of their existence and explore the ancient burial chambers within.

Proceed to the mysterious Sphinx, located in what was once a quarry to the east of Chephren’s pyramid. One theory suggests this Pharaoh’s workers shaped the body into a lion and gave it their king’s face, as a guardian of the necropolis. Almost a thousand years after its construction, King Thutmose IV placed a stela between the front paws. It describes how the Sphinx had spoken to the then prince in a dream, promising him kingship if he cleared away the desert sand that was choking the Sphinx. Explore this and the many other legends surrounding this timeless regal figure.

After your visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, you will embark one of the luxurious Nile cruising restaurants and enjoy sailing down the River Nile while you have your lunch accompanied by local entertainment with a Belly Dancer show. Relax on your motorcoach for the three hour drive back to Alexandria/Port Said, where you rejoin your vessel.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
After your drive from Alexandria/Port Said to Cairo, embark on an unforgettable experience to the Pyramids of Giza and the Mysterious Sphinx. Then sail down the River Nile while having lunch on one the luxurious cruising restaurants, enjoying local entertainment performed on board.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN ALEXANDRIA
00:00 Drive from the port of Alexandria to the outskirts of Giza
03:00 Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
05:00 Drive to one of the local souvenir shops located in Giza
05:15 Short stop to browse for local souvenirs
05:45 Drive to the River Nile bank
06:15 Board one of the luxurious Nile Cruising restaurants for lunch
08:00 Drive back to the port of Alexandria
11:30 Arrive to the port and re-join your vessel

Approximate duration: 11½ hours

TIMING BREAKDOWN PORT SAID
00:00 Drive from Port Said to the outskirts of Giza
03:30 Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
05:30 Drive to one of the local souvenir shops located in Giza
05:45 Short stop to browse for local souvenirs
06:15 Drive to the River Nile bank
07:00 Board one of the luxurious Nile Cruising restaurants for lunch
08:30 Drive back to Port Said
11:30 Arrive and re-join your vessel

Approximate duration: 11½ hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES

• A Maximum of 40 persons in a new 49-seater A/C bus for maximum seat choice and comfort
• Red carpet on the pier for guests’ arrival
• Roses given to all ladies upon disembarkation of the ship
• Immediate pre-clearance through all customs and immigration formalities in all ports
• Uniformed escorts available to assist Egyptologist and guests at all times
• The service of the most experienced and knowledgeable Egyptologist
• Advance team to ensure smooth operations throughout
• Back–up bus traveling behind the other buses at all times
• A box of local sweets available on each coach for guests to sample
• One post card provided to each guest with pre-paid postage
• Mineral water on buses at all times
• Wet hand tissues provided to each guest after a day of sightseeing
• Pre-purchased entrance tickets at the sights wherever possible
• Top Security arrangements for groups
• Minimum required to operate this tour is 80 Guests

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