Over Day Trip By Road To Cairo From Dahab & Excursion To Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

For the budget conscious traveler who doesn't want to miss the chance to explore the magnificent city of Cairo, this coach excursion with Fly2egy.com is your answer. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza and delve into history at the world famous Egyptian Museum. Depart from your Dahab hotel and drive to Cairo, home to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Your Egyptologist guide will introduce you to each of the pyramids from the outside and you will have time to enter inside one (additional cost). Continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the pyramids rising from the sands with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive across the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx. Also in Giza you may visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the funerary boat of Khufu, considered one of the best Egyptian finds since Tutankhamun's tomb. Housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors a year. The highlight for most are the rooms containing the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun. His six gold gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the must-see item of the day. The Royal Mummies Room (additional cost) is also popular. Here you can see the mummies of many great Egyptian rulers, including Ramses II. Your guide will introduce you to the most important pieces in the museum before allowing you free time to explore. In This is tour you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and to purchase genuine items if you wish.

Inclusions:

   * Qualified Egyptologist guide

   * Hotel pick up and drop off

   * Entrance fees

   * Lunch

   * Transport by air conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

   * Gratuities (recommended)

   * Food and drinks unless specified