Cairo Layover Tours

Coming to Cairo for a few hours what then would you do and what are the best places to visit. An attraction not to be missed if you are stopping in Cairo airport for a few hours is visiting the pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Pyramids tour from the airport is a remarkable attraction is one of the wonders of ancient world. It is considered the most famous attractions in the world. So why not arrange a tour to quickly cross the streets from the airport to the Giza plateau where the pyramids stand still. To help you arrange your tour you should know that the distance from the airport to the pyramids of Giza will take from 45 minutes to one hour. When arriving you will first see the pyramids of Cheops which is the largest of the three pyramids. You can have a close look at the massive stones and the structure. Having a picture so close won't be a good idea. Try to avoid hagglers and people offering horse and camel rides as they might be annoying to the extent of ruining your tour. That's why it is advisable to hire a guide or book with a travel agency because they will be able to make your experience a pleasant one. The guide will know the best places to show you around and will give you information about the history of the place. Some guides are experts to the extent they will make you feel as if you are in the era of the old Egypt, they make history come to life with their narration. If you have plenty of time you might decide to enter one of the three pyramids (extra ticket is required). Don't miss riding a camel or horse to take a memorable photo back home. At the pyramids plateau you will be able the three pyramids at your back ground. Another famous attraction in the area that most tourists skip is the solar boat. The solar boat was discovered by the pyramids and it was in pits and pieces it took archeologists 20 years to rearrange and put them together. You will see a real boat from ancient Egypt just infront of your eyes. Down the valley stands the Sphinx and you can get a close look at him and have an iconic photo. Some restaurants serve lunch at the area Abu Shakara is one of the most recomended in the area. So you can end your tour with a local lunch. If interested you can visit a papyrus institute to see how ancient Egyptians used to make paper from papyrus and you can buy one as a memory. Looking for souvenirs for your trip Egyptian cotton tshirts are highly recommended, perfumes, and trinkets. Many bazaars are in the area that sell these souvenirs.
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