Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Full Day Tour: An Exploration into Ancient Egypt's Mysteries
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Uncover the enigmatic wonders of ancient Egypt on our full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara. Delve into the secrets of these iconic landmarks and immerse yourself in the rich history and mythology of this ancient civilization.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pyramids of Giza - starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo/Giza By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre.

Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC).

  • Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
  • Memphis and Sakkara - Then Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C
  • Mit Rahina Museum - in the end visit Mit Rahina Museum
  • Step Pyramid of Djoser - The Pyramid of Djoser (or Djeser and Zoser), or Step Pyramid (kbhw-ntrw in Egyptian), is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt.[4] It was built in the 27th century BC . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • All transfers by private A/C vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Entry fees included
What's Not Included
  • inside any of the pyramids
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enigma of Egypt with our Private Full Day Tour visiting celebrated spots like Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara. This comprehensive and enthralling tour broadens your perspective, allowing you to delve deeper than mainstream tourism.

Carefully curated, this guided tour commences with the imposing Giza pyramids that echo the uniqueness and magnificence of the past. Stand beneath these timeless edifices and unravel the secrets they hold.

You will then experience the awe-inspiring Sphinx that represents knowledge and power. It offers the opportunity to grasp the lore and prominence of this fantastic entity seemingly suspended in time.

Next, the expedition takes you across Egypt’s erstwhile capital, Memphis, where exquisitely designed landmarks tell tales of ancient society. The sojourn concludes at Saqqara, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its step pyramid and age-old burial grounds.

  • Entry fees includes basic area only
Location
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Joaqu_ng748
Dec 8, 2021
Cairo Layover with friends - We had a complete experience. Very informative guides and organised tour. If we come back to Cairo we would hire them again.
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Sonkaa16
Mar 31, 2021
Cairo layover - Great 3-days tour for cairo and alexandria. We felt safe during the whole trip and were taken good care of. Our tour guide Mohammed had a lot of knowledge and it was impressive . Our ,,father” Sheriff was really looking after our well beeing and made good tour around Alexandria. Would recommend for dynamic trip , budget -friendly. Definitely trip to remember for the life !
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