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Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Tour
8 HoursCairo & GizaEnglish & OthersPrivate Daily Tour
The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, then the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the colossus of Ramesses II at Memphis.
Overview
Discover Giza Pyramids Tour Visiting the Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to Witness the greatest of Ancient Egypt near Cairo all in one day.
Three sites, one story
Giza, Saqqara and Memphis tell the story of the Old Kingdom. Memphis was the capital, founded around 3100 BC. Saqqara was its burial ground, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser was built around 2650 BC as the first large stone building in Egypt. Giza is where the kings of the 4th Dynasty took the idea to its peak with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Good to know
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo by private air-conditioned car, with bottled water and snacks.
- Entry tickets are not included in the price; going inside a pyramid needs an extra ticket.
- There is a lot of walking on sand, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat.
- The tour takes about 8 hours.
Itinerary
Cairo
You will be picked up from your hotel by our representative, starting the Giza Pyramids Tour with The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple.
Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Included
- Modern Private A/C vehicle ( no strangers)
- pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water and snacks.
- All Taxes & Services
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Tips for guide and driver
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