Day Tour from Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel or air port to start your historical and fascinating tour to the legendary pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, then continue to see the Great Sphinx which consists of human pharaonic head and lion body then to The Valley Temple dedicated to king Chephren. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant Than transfer to Sakkara to visit the Step pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone structure still standing in Egypt. End your tour by a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt originated by the Pharaoh King Menes around 3000 BC, it includes a wide range of antiquated temples, royal palace and Ramses ll Statue, Back to Hotel or Air Port.

Options

Car with Tour English Guide

Tour includes:: Car with Tour English Guide
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Pickup included

Car, multilingual guide

Tour Includes: : Car, multilingual guide
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Pickup included

Private Car with Driver

Tour Includes : : Only Car With English Speaking Driver ,Parking and Fuel fees
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking expert guide
  • Gratuities
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Extra 10 USD per person pick up from Airport hotels, Nasr City, New Cairo and 6 of October city
  • entrance fees

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Tour Guidewill pick you up from your hotel or Air Port, to enjoy an excursion to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx , the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands,
  2. Saqqara Pyramid
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of I mhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king titi, the pyramid of king unas
  3. Mit Rahina Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of Ramses II-16 metters high, the alabaster sphinx, you will be transferred back to your hotel or air port.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels and airport

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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