Cairo International Airport 1 hr 5
Pyramid of Menkaure (25 min) Smallest of the Great Pyramids, at 65 m., built circa-2490 BCE as the tomb of the Pharaoh Menkaure. The Hanging Church (40 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. Great Sphinx of Giza (28 min) Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body. Dream Park (17 min) Busy theme park with roller coasters, a ferris wheel & other rides, plus whimsical games & cafes. Giza Necropolis (26 min) Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins. Cairo Tower (39 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. Khufu Ship (27 min) Ancient Egyptian ship buried near a Great Pyramid as transport to the afterlife, now in a museum. Saqqara Necropolis (57 min) This large, ancient burial ground features pyramids & the oldest complete stone building complex. St Sergius and St Bacchus Church (40 min) 4th-century church believed to be built on the spot where Joseph, Mary & baby Jesus once rested. The Grand Egyptian Museum (20 min) Museum, ancient egypt, and ancient history Pyramid of Khafre (28 min) Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE. Pyramid of Djoser (51 min) The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex. Giza Pyramids (26 min) Camels, ancient egypt, archaeological site, tomb, and ancient history The Coptic Museum (40 min) 1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts. Giza Plateau (27 min) Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites. |