Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis with Lunch & Camels
Cairo, Egypt
Brace yourself to go back in time for about 5000 years ago, to see the site of the 1st capital of Upper & Lower Egypt “Memphis”, and how they turned it into an open air museum that houses so many artifacts, especially for king Ramses the 2nd and his huge colossus. Then proceed to visit the 1st stone construction in Egypt” The Step Pyramids of Sakkara”, where the idea of the pyramid came from. Finally we visit the site of the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycrenos, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. And to see the Sphinx , The steadfast guard of the land of Pharaohs, carved from one solid piece of limestone.
1- Enjoy pick up/drop off from you hotel in an Air-conditioned vehicle
2- Your Egyptologist guide will accompany you everywhere you go with detailed explanation
3- Shop & Learn at your own pace for different authentic Egyptian products: Cotton, Essential Oils. real Papyrus and souvenirs
4- Enjoy a local Egyptian food ( Koshary) to top off your day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Sakkara Step Pyramid, Egypt’s oldest and first pyramid to be ever built. Dedicated to king Djoser and designed by the architect Imhotep.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
The oldest stone construction in Egypt dating back to 2700 B.C. and dedicated to king Djoser the founder of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
The three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycrenos which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world & the Sphinx , The steadfast guard of the land of Pharaohs, carved from one solid piece of limestone.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
The largest Pyramid in Giza,dedicated to king Khufu,The Pyramid is estimated to built of about 2,300,000 limestone blocks,and it reaches a height of about 139m.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gizeh Plateau, Al Haram Str., Giza 11511 Egypt
After seeing the 1st two Pyramids, we will go up to the Plateau so we get to see the full 3 Pyramids aligned together and take some really good pictures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khafre's Pyramid, Al Haram, Giza Egypt
The 2nd tallest Pyramid after Khufu's Pyramid.Dedicated to King Khafre the son of Khufu.It reaches a height of about 136m.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Get ready to see the largest Sphinx that we have in Egypt,dedicated to king Khafre.To know the significance and the story behind it .
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Nile River, Cairo 15662 Egypt
Longest river in the world, we see its canal on the tour
Pass By: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
On the way to Sakkara, you pass by the site of the ancient capital of Memphis
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Drop off at your hotel
Inclusions
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist Guide
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Lunch "Koshary" Egyptian pasta mixed with rice, lentils, hummus ,tomatoes sauce
- 30-Minute Camel ride and Educational Shopping tours (Lotus, Papyrus, Souvenirs)
- Bottled water
- 1 Hour ATV Quad Bike
- Entry/Admission - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- The listed prices are for pick up from Downtown Cairo and Giza hotels ONLY. New Cairo (5th Settlement), New administrative Capital, Airport road hotels and 6th October city hotels extra charge will apply.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BACKPACKERS
- This is a travel/tour service, not an Uber or Taxi
- For 16+ participants, kindly contact us
- Most travelers can participate
- Other Languages: (Spanish and Portuguese) extra charge will apply
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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