Private Full-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza,Sakkara and Memphis

5.0 (6 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, immerse yourself in the world of the great pharaohs on this comprehensive 8-hour journey. Stand in awe before the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World at the Giza Plateau, where you will encounter the majestic Great Pyramid and the enigmatic Sphinx. Your exploration of ancient engineering continues at the vast Saqqara necropolis, home to the revolutionary 4,800-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser and many other surrounding pyramids. The tour culminates with a visit to the Memphis open-air museum, the ancient capital, where you will come face-to-face with the colossal statue of Ramses II and other monumental relics. This full-day experience seamlessly connects the most iconic chapters of ancient Egyptian history, from the very first pyramid to the peak of pharaonic power.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch at a VIP resturant (Depending on the Tour Options Chosen)
  • 30 min camel ride (Depending on the Tour Options Chosen)
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Site entrance fees (Depending on the Tour Options Chosen)
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to chambers of the pyramids.

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the famous Giza pyramids area and Sphinx. You will start visiting the Great Pyramid of Cheops(Khufu). A masterpiece of fabricated structure and architecture, you will be overwhelmed by the huge size of its blocks, the height, and the age that exceeded 4600 years.
    Your guide will explain fully the history of all the areas including the other pyramids, of Chephren and Mycerinus, answer all your questions, and give you free time for photography. You will have the chance to take pictures of the area including all the pyramids from the panorama area.).
    You can do some extras like entering one of the pyramid's chambers or you may like to ride a camel around the area.

    Moving to the Sphinx area where you will spend some time exploring this monolith statue, which symbolizes the power and wisdom of the pharaoh. Next to the Sphinx area, you will visit the valley temple where you will learn about mummification in ancient Egypt.
  2. Saqqara Pyramid
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The fascinating experience will carry on with your visit to Sakkara, the necropolis of the old kingdom where the oldest pyramid of king Zoser was built in 2800 BC. Enjoy the colored wall paintings that date thousands of years ago by entering one of the tombs of the nobles. On top of a little mount in Sakkara, you can have a panoramic view of 12 pyramids around.
  3. Mit Rahina Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Proceed to Memphis, the oldest capital city of Ancient Egypt; you will be impressed by the giant colossus of Ramses the great, the alabaster Sphinx, and many more monuments in the open-air museum

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
Return Point: Tour returns to original point of departure

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation policy

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

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