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Tours from Cairo airport Giza Pyramids Memphis city Saqqara and Dahshur
(5) Reviews
Shagret Mariem
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entry fees includes basic area only
Cancellation policy
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Start your journey by exploring the magnificent Giza Pyramids, one of the world's greatest ancient structures. Marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, a symbol of Egyptian civilization. The tour does not stop here; it will take you to the city of Memphis, once the capital of Ancient Egypt that still whispers tales of the ancient world through its ruins. Further, the tour takes you to the step pyramid of Saqqara, a special architectural jewel from desert sand that marks the evolution from the flat, rectangular tombs to step pyramids. No Architectural journey can be complete without visiting Dahshur. Here, you can see the first attempts and successes of constructing a proper pyramid shape, with fam...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Transfers by Private A/C latest model Vehicle
Guide on site
Entry Fees
Lunch at local restaurants (if option selected )
Bottle of water
pickup and drop-off from Cairo airport
Personal Items
Tipping
Meeting Points
Departure
8G2H2C5H+FC6
New Cairo
Return
Itinerary
1
Giza Plateau
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 hours
2
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
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.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
30 minutes
3
Khafre's Pyramid
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. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,
30 minutes
4
Menkaure Pyramid
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. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
30 minutes
5
Great Sphinx
Then visit the Sphinx Statue and our guide will assist you to intake some nice photos and he will choose the best Locations for taking a memorable Photos
Lunch is included at local restaurant but beverages are not included
30 minutes
6
Dahshur lake
Then Continue your Cairo Layover Tours to Visit Dahshur Pyramids where the 1st true pyramid have ever built by King Senfrue the founder of the 4th dynasty of pharonic period, at the beginning he made a Bent pyramid but he did the same trial again afterwards to make his tomb took the shape of the pyramid and he successes at the 2nd trial to make the 1st true pyramid in ancient time that was also known as the Red Pyramid. He also was the father of the king Cheops the owner of the Great Pyramid at Giza
Then you will be transferred Back to Cairo international airport for final departure
1 hour
7
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Then Continue your Cairo Layover Tours to Visit Sakkara area where the first trial to build a pyramid shape tomb which coming by king Djosser the 1st user of limestone at this area it also known as Sakkara Pyramid or Step Pyramid ,you will also have a look at the specious court specialized for Heb-Sed celebrations for the king, this area also including the cemetery of the nobles and official officers which very rich with pharonic decoration, drawings and paintings.
1 hour
8
Pyramid of Teti
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.
30 minutes
9
Pyramid of Unas
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.
30 minutes
10
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.
The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.
30 minutes
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Memphis and Sakkara
Then you will be transfer to the last sight-seeing in that program where it`s Memphis City which was the 1st and oldest capital city of Egypt during ancient time which was the living city for Egyptian starting from 1st dynasty till 10th one which located at the eastern bank of the river Nile,it has some masterpieces butting them open air such as statues of king Ramsis 2nd and god Ptah ,goddess Sekhmet,baskets for burning the incense ,coffins and Egyptian calendar
Then you will be transferred Back to Cairo international airport for final departure.
Tours from Cairo airport Giza Pyramids Memphis city Saqqara and Dahshur
(5) Reviews
Shagret Mariem
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Start your journey by exploring the magnificent Giza Pyramids, one of the world's greatest ancient structures. Marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, a symbol of Egyptian civilization. The tour does not stop here; it will take you to the city of Memphis, once the capital of Ancient Egypt that still whispers tales of the ancient world through its ruins. Further, the tour takes you to the step pyramid of Saqqara, a special architectural jewel from desert sand that marks the evolution from the flat, rectangular tombs to step pyramids. No Architectural journey can be complete without visiting Dahshur. Here, you can see the first attempts and successes of constructing a proper pyramid shape, with fam...