Cairo Layover Tours To Giza Pyramids Memphis Sakkara Dahshur & Bazaar

Cairo, Egypt
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Experience all that Egypt has to offer during our extensive Cairo Layover Tour. This remarkable journey introduces you to the majestic Giza Pyramids, the ancient city of Memphis, the storied Sakkara site, the less-visited but equally fascinating Dahshur area, and the lively, local Bazaar. This tour combines the charm of history, the whispers of ancient civilization, and the exhilaration of a bustling marketplace. Brush up on your bartering skills and soak up Cairo's rich history in the span of a well-planned layover.

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Car + Tour Guide

VIP
Snacks
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Car + Guide + Entry fees

Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included

Car with Driver + audio Guide

Duration: 10 hours
Snacks
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Car+ Guide+ Entry fees +Lunch

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pick up & drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Personal Items
  • Tipping
  • guide on site (Optional)
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
  • lunch (Optional)

What to expect

  1. Gizeh Plateau
    1h 30m
    Starts At 8:00 am or earlier with Pickup from Cairo international airport by our Expert Tour guide who will greet you with a sign shows our guest name on it then transfer in Private A/C Vehicle to Start your Cairo layover Tours Visit Giza Pyramids & Sphinx where you can see 9 pyramids at that sight, the most important one is the great pyramid of the king Cheops which considered as the highest pyramid have ever built in Egypt and one of the seven wonders of ancient Egypt, also you can see 9 pyramids at that area, Sphinx which represents king Kefren that his head as head of a human being and a body of lion’s animal, the valley kings which specialized for the high priest to make The mummification process of the king inside
  2. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.
  3. Pyramid Complex of Khafre
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860
  4. Pyramid of Menkaure
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple
  5. Great Sphinx
    30m
    The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature. Facing directly from west to east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the pharaoh Khafre.
  6. Panoramic View of the Pyramids
    30m
    Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Behold the majestic structures from all angles as you take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will provide you with fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
  7. Memphis and Sakkara
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs Time Spent)

    Then Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C
  8. Saqqara Pyramid
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [sɑʔːɑːɾɑ]), also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English /səˈkɑːrə/, is an Egyptian village in the markaz (county) of Badrashin in the Giza Governorate,[1] that contains ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.[2] Saqqara contains numerous pyramids, including the Pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and a number of mastaba tombs. Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.3 by 0.9 mi).
  9. Statue of Ramses II
    30m
    The Statue of Ramesses II is a 3,200-year-old figure of Ramesses II, depicting him standing. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of Ptah near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from limestone and weighs 83 tons. This statue was built to celebrate the victory over the Hittites in the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 B.C.[citation needed]
  10. Dahshur lake
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Dahshur[transliteration 1] (in English often called Dashur; Arabic: دهشور Dahšūr pronounced [dɑhˈʃuːɾ], Coptic: ⲧⲁϩϭⲟⲩⲣ Dahchur[1]) is an ancient Egyptian pyramid complex and necropolis and shares the name of the nearby village of Manshiyyat Dahshur (Arabic: منشأة دهشور) in markaz Badrashin, Giza.[2]
  11. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
    1h
    Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي‎) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs. After you are done with your tour start take you back to your hotel.
  12. Mastaba of Ti
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.[1]

    The mastaba contains two serdabs.[2] The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

    Ti (also spelled Ty) was a senior official and royal architect in the Fifth Dynasty who served under several kings.[3] He oversaw the sun temples of Neferirkare and Niuserre.[4] His wife was Neferhetepes.
  13. Pyramid of Unas
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.
  14. Pyramid of Teti
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Al Haram

Meeting point

New Cairo

Meeting point

Kafr Al Gabal

Meeting point

Kafr Nassar

Meeting point

6th of October

Meeting point

Giza

Meeting point

Cairo

End point

Al Haram

End point

New Cairo

End point

Kafr Al Gabal

End point

Kafr Nassar

End point

6th of October

End point

Giza

End point

Cairo

Pickup details

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

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