AK Egypt Cairo Insider Access Experience (with pics)

A&K Egypt Insider Access Experience
Special Access to the Cairo Egyptian Museum

Tour 7,000 years of history at the Egyptian museum, home to the
largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world. A&K
Egypt can arrange special insider access to the museum
exclusively to our guests pre or post official opening hours.
Pre-hours special opening could be arranged daily
from 07:00 – 09:00 am.
Post-hours special opening could be arranged daily
from 17:00 – 19:00 pm except SUN & THR.
Guests will have 02 hours to visit the museum away from any
crowds with their Egyptologist. A very special & unique
opportunity to grasp Egypt’s most precious treasures in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Mostly VIPs & high-end guests
appreciate this visit a lot where they feel they have the whole museum for their own.

A&K Note; The museum special access is a real great experience. However, whenever the Grand Egyptian Museum “GEM”
is opened, it is sure that all King Tut treasures will be moved to the GEM. Many other items that were stored in the basement
will be displayed at the museum. Also, the mummies room is no longer available. All royal mummies will be displayed at the
(National Museum of Egyptian Civilization) in near future.

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Year round
Half-Day
Family friendly.

Special events; could also be arranged to be held at the garden of the museum, depending on the occasion & the required
logistics. Breakfast or dinner could be arranged with special set-up & light entertainment. However, we do recommend a
breakfast arrangement especially during weekends, since it will be noisier if arranged as dinner. A unique experience best
for groups of 08 guests & more.

Special Access to Abdeen Palace
A very special permission could be obtained exclusively
to visit the extravagant Abdeen Palace. Constructed in
1863 on order of Khedive Ismail as part of the plan for
a modern Cairo, the palace acted as the royal residence
until the monarchy was abolished in 1952 to be the
official headquarters of the Egyptian Presidency.
This palace is considered one of the most sumptuous
palaces around the world, with 500 rooms and several
museums home to important national treasures. It’s
inarguably the "jewel of royal palaces" in Egypt.
Usually the public could visit the museum which is
attached to the palace with a normal entry fee.
However, the palace itself is closed for the public &
could not be accessed unless a special permission for
A&K Egypt is obtained & extra fees app lied which
should be paid accordingly.

Saturday to Thursday
From 09.00 am to 02.00 pm

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Year round
Half-Day

Special events; could be held inside the palace depending on the occasion & the required arrangements.
Lunch or dinner could be arranged at the palace with special set-up & light entertainment. A unique experience best for
groups of 15 guests & more.

Special Access to the Pyramids of Giza
The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as
giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and
Menkaure, who were father, son and grandson respectively.
The Pyramids of Giza regularly open its doors for visitors from 07:00
until 16:00 daily. A&K Egypt could arrange special insider access to
the Pyramids for our guests pre or post official opening hours.

Pre-hours special opening could be arranged daily
from 05:00 – 07:00 am.
Post-hours special opening could be arranged daily
from 17:00 – 19:00 pm.
Guests will have 02 hours to visit the Pyramids away from crowds to
fully grasp the magnificence of the history accompanied by their
Egyptologist.
This special visit does not include entry to any site located inside the
Pyramids area. In order to open the largest Pyramid “Cheops” during
this time, additional fees will be paid.
A&K Notes;
The special opening of the Pyramids is mainly recommended during the spring & summer seasons since the latest sunrise
is around 05:15 am & the earliest sunset is around 18:30. Accordingly, guests could take advantage most of the 02 hours
given & enjoy the visit during daylight and avoid foggy mornings specially in Winter.
The special access to the Pyramids might be subject to changes happening right now at the Pyramids area being now
operated by a private investment sector “Orascom” under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities. They are
applying a great makeover to the area & to the way the visit will be executed. A full makeover including new restaurants &
activities available inside the Pyramids zone. Will keep you posted with the changes whenever it is declared officially

- Year round but summer/spring is recommended
- Half-Day
- Family friendly.

Special events; could be arranged privately at the
Pyramids depending on the occasion & the required
arrangements. A lavish tented dinner could be arranged
with special set-up & light entertainment while the Pyramids
are specially led in the background.
A unique experience best for families & groups of 06 guests
& more.

Special Access to Paws of the Sphinx
Nearby the Great Pyramids sits the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head
cloth, which workers may have based on King Khafre to guard his enormous funerary monument.
A&K Egypt can arrange special
insider access right between the
paws of the Sphinx for an
unforgettable
mystical
experience.
Usually the visit to the Pyramids
will include a visit to the Sphinx
area. However, it will only be
from a distance on top of a cliff
where it is usually overcrowded
with tourists.
With A&K’s special access to the
Paws of the Sphinx, it offers our
guests a chance to enter the
premises of the Sphinx where
they could walk around it, stand between the paws & take amazing pictures from spots usually very few could reach.
From a historical background, they will also be able to see the “Stela” right in-front of their eyes & their Egyptologist will give
a profound description about it.
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Year round.
Half-Day
Family friendly

Lecture by Famous Archeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass
World-renowned archeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass has served
at most of the archeological sites in Egypt during his career.
He began as an Inspector of Antiquities and rose to the
height of the profession in Egypt, becoming the Secretary
General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, as well as
the first Minister of State for Antiquities.
He received his BA from Alexandria University in Greek and
Roman archeology and a diploma in Egyptology from Cairo
University. His MA and PhD were granted by the University
of Pennsylvania, where he studied as a Fulbright fellow.
Additionally, Dr. Hawass has received seven honorary
doctorates from various foreign universities.
He has written more than 40 popular and academic books
and more than 150 scholarly articles on his excavations, as
well as innumerable pieces for Arabic and English
newspapers and magazines. The most popular of his books
are Secrets from the Sand (Doubleday) and Valley of the
Golden Mummies (Henry Abrams), which became a
bestseller. He wrote one of Egyptology’s most opulently
illustrated books, A Secret Voyage, of which only 900 copies
were printed. He has presented them as gifts to many
dignitaries, heads of state, and royalty.
Dr. Hawass was awarded the honor of becoming one of the
first Resident Archaeologists of the National Geographic
Society in 2001. He is an accomplished speaker who has lectured all over the world, and he will talk to you about some of
the highlights of his long career in Egyptology and archaeology.
He will give you his personal insights into the mysteries of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, the social life of the ancient Egyptian
workers, their tombs & up-to-date information on some of his latest discoveries – including the incredible gilded mummies
in the oasis of Bahareyya.
This lecture could be arranged at the guests’ hotel or in any of the hotels’ ballrooms. We also arrange for audio/visual
equipment since a presentation is conducted by Dr. Hawas. The lecture could be followed by lunch or dinner depending on
the time of the event.
Another very interesting way of arranging this lecture is by conducting it at the Paws of the Sphinx in the Pyramids area.
This will require a special opening to the Paws of the Sphinx at extra fees.

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Year round (subject to Dr. Hawass’ Agenda)
01 Hour

Special Access to Sha'ar Hashamayim Synagogue
Shaar Hashamayim synagogue is located in Adly Street in
downtown Cairo. The synagogue was built in 1899 as the
main synagogue for the Jewish community in Cairo with an
architecture style inspired by ancient Egyptian temples.
The synagogue’s square interior, covered by a large dome,
presents arcades on three sides with marble steps leading
to the shrine, which sits at the centre of the eastern wall. As
years went by, this marvellous building held host to many
weddings and funerals.
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Year round
Half-Day

A Visit to an Egyptian Organic Farm
A&K Egypt can arrange unique local experiences to get better acquainted with the Egyptian farming culture at one of the
most renowned organic farms located around 01 hour away from Cairo.
A welcome drink is served upon arrival with an introduction about the farm, before enjoying a tour with the farm tractor.
At lunch time, farm fresh salads & pizzas will be served. The pizzas will feature the best of farm’s products. Guests will also
have free time to enjoy the fresh air, go for a nature walk, feed the animals, have donkey rides.
There is also a mini farmer’s market and a booth will be held where farm products could be purchased.

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Year round
Full-Day
Family friendly

Sunset Camel Trek or Quad Bike Ride by the Pyramids
No trip to Egypt would be complete without a ride on a “ship of the desert”, and so guests will have an opportunity to mount
their individual camel for a short ride across the sands of Giza before & during sunset.
It is arranged in the desert close to the Pyramids (not inside the Pyramids’ premises).
Ride for around 45 minutes until reaching a well-chosen spot where light snacks & soft drinks are offered allowing for a
perfect photo opportunity with the Pyramids in the background. Then camels will be ready for the ride back for another 45
minutes.
Same trip could be arranged using horses or quad bikes for all the adrenaline junkies.

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Year round
Half-Day
Family friendly
5 stars adrenaline activity