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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Cairo Tour from Port Said

Visit Egypt's capital, Cairo, in a Cairo Tour from Port Said. Visit known historical landmarks like the Pyramids of Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, the pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.

 


 

Let history come alive in your Cairo Tour from Port Said, courtesy of 123EgyptTours.com. See the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx with your very own eyes, be amazed at the wealth of the pharaohs, and experience an ancient craft being done in front of you. Look over our itinerary and the list of inclusions and exclusions below.

 

Our representative from 123EgyptTours.com will pick you up at Port Said by the cruise exit door. From there you will be transferred via air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, approximately 2 ½ hours away. Upon arrival, pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Also get the chance to see the half-man, half-lion stone guardian of the royal tombs, the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren. In the same area also visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid complex of Chephren.

 

Have lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the famous Egyptian Museum, which houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamen. Then, make a short stop at an oriental shop for a demonstration of the ancient Egyptian art of paper making from reeds. Spend the rest of your tour on some serious souvenir shopping before you return to Port Said.

 


 

Tour Summary

More Information

 

Trip Duration
Approximately 12 Hours
Trip Type
By an air-conditioned vehicle
Trip Runs
Daily
Starting FromPort Said
Return ToPort Said
Pick Up TimeAccording to Cruise Liners Schedules

Tour Inclusions

Inclusions

Pick up services from Port Said and return (by the cruise exit door).

All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle.

Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.

Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.

Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.

Mineral water and cup of tea or coffee during lunch.

Shopping tours in Cairo.

Free travel insurance worth $20,000 by Chartis Insurance Company in association with 123EgyptTours.com.

All service charges and taxes.

 

Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tipping Kitty.

General Information

Notes about the trip

The ride from Safaga to Sinbad via submarine takes approximately 45 minutes each way.

The ride from the shore to the submarine platform takes approximately 20 minutes each way.

Submarine ride lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Non slippery shoes are recommended in this tour.

Submarine ride is not suitable for people suffering from claustrophobia or have difficulties with breathing.

Toilet is available on the submarine landing platform.

A complimentary soft drink is offered to each passenger on the launch on the way to the platform on this Cairo Tour from Port Said.