8 hours-Private Guided Day Tour to Memphis Saqqara and Giza with Lunch
Cairo, Egypt
Saqqara, Memphis and Giza are the locations in Egypt where the most ancient pyramids still exist. First visit Memphis, the oldest capital of ancient Egypt. Then learn about the development of building the pyramids, starting from the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the causeway of Unas, enter the pyramid of Teti,see the mysterious, beautiful pyramid texts and the tomb of Kagemni in Saqqara. And lastly, marvel at the Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus), the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx. Lunch is included in a local restaurant.
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
proceeding to Giza plateau to visit the the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only remaining wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world, as well as the pyramid of Chephren and the pyramid of Mycerinus. Live the adventure of riding a camel in the Sahara desert around the pyramids. Explore the Valley Temple and the Sphinx before being transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Then move on to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser (about 2700 B.C.), which is considered an intermediate stage of evolution between the mastaba and the true pyramid. In the area of Saqqara you will also visit the tomb of Kagemni, a nobleman (2200 B.C.)., the causeway of Unas and the pyramid of teti.
Afterwards have a rest end enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, before
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt (about 3200 B.C.) that remained the capital of Egypt for about 1,000 years. You will visit the museum and have a close look at the colossal statue of King Ramses II and the huge alabaster sphinx.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- 30 minutes camel ride in Giza
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Entry/Admission - Mit Rahina Museum
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
Exclusions
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infant meals not included
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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