Day itinerary
After a pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you will be transferred to the Egyptian Museum. An expert guide will be on hand at all times to offer helpful explanations of this one of the most ancient civilizations. The Egyptian Museum. Designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the museum is located in a handsome neo-classical building on Tahrir Square. Its collections exceed 120,000 masterpieces, ranging from the pre-dynastic era to the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. Undoubted highlights are the collection of rare treasures of King Tutankhamen, and the Mummies Room, which you can enter for a small extra charge. Continue to the Giza Pyramids. Start your tour at the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, and the last still standing. Explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Your guide will describe the story of their monumental construction and tell you about their mysteries before you explore inside one of the pyramids.
After this, visit the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren before moving to the Great Sphinx, imposingly standing in the desert sand after thousands of years. Admire the colossal structure, take amazing pictures, and have a close-up look at the Sphinx.
Proceed to a quad bike ride. This is the starting point for your easy safari ATV ride in the desert of the Giza pyramids. The custom-made buggies can whisker over the dunes at speeds over 45 mph, taking you to places most tourists never get to see. Riding through the desert is a thrilling experience and will make your holiday in Egypt unforgettable.
Drive back to central Cairo and end your day at the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Master the art of bargaining for great prices on fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, and antiques. Here, you may shop for unique bargains in the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar with the help of your shopping expert and local licensed tour guide who knows the market inside out. The Cairo Consortium Tour of the Pyramids, Museum & Market is simply the most exciting way to discover all the ancient wonders of Egypt. At the end of your tour, you will be taken back to your hotel.