Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara Trip

Cairo, Egypt
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See the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day. First, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the e Sphinx and then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt .

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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or in Giza to start your tour with a visit to the Giza Plateau, our guide will give you all information and the story of each of the three pyramids -- Cheops, Kephren and Mykerinus. Though your guide is not permitted to escort you inside the pyramids, you'll have a chance to enter one of the pyramids at an additional cost. You can also experience a camel ride at an additional cost.

After that, drive across the plateau to capture wonderful photos of the three pyramids rising from the sands into the Cairo skyline in the background. With a short drive to the other side of the plateau, you'll find yourself standing at the feet of the Sphinx which has been an oracular symbol of Egypt for thousands of years. Also in Giza, you'll have a chance to visit the Solar Boat Museum housing the astonishingly well-preserved funerary boat of Cheops. After that we will have lunch at local restaurant.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt

Then will have the visit to Sakkara where you'll see the oldest pyramid of Egypt's, built in 2650 B.C. Explained by your guide, you'll learn about fascinating history of the renowned Step Pyramid. Here, you'll have free time to walk around.

Take your final stop at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here, see many beautiful artifacts from many of the Egypt's great rulers including the fallen statue of Ramses II. During the tour you will have also time to visit a Papyrus Institute where you'll see how the famous artwork is made. After that drive back to your hotel .


Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • All transfers by A/C Van

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees
  • Camel Ride Great Tour at Giza Pyramids

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • 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
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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