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Cairo Layover Tours: Explore Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshur Pyramids & Local Bazaar
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Embark on a captivating Cairo layover tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt. Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids, ancient Memphis, Sakkara’s architectural wonders, Dahshur Pyramids, and experience the lively local bazaar.
Embark on a captivating Cairo layover tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt. Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids, ancient Memphis, Sakkara’s architectural wonders, Dahshur Pyramids, and experience the lively local bazaar.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza - Embark on a full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, where you’ll visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Explore the Valley Temple, where priests mummified King Chephren’s body, and get an up-close view of the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head.
- **Great Pyramid of Cheops…
- Pyramids of Giza - Embark on a full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, where you’ll visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Explore the Valley Temple, where priests mummified King Chephren’s body, and get an up-close view of the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head.
- Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, now buried under the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered, but the site remains unexcavated.
- Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex features a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added. The mortuary temple also revealed several statues of Menkaure.
- Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre, some of which were found in a well in the temple floor by Mariette in 1860.
- Great Sphinx - The Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head, stands by the vast funeral complex.
- Dahshur - The Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) are located in a royal necropolis in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cairo. Known for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt, built between 2613–2589 BCE.
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Located 27 km southwest of Cairo, Sakkara is home to the Step Pyramid, built for King Zoser. This pyramid is a significant part of the evolution from the simple mastaba to the well-known pyramid form.
- Memphis and Sakkara - Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you’ll find the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This city dates back to 3100 B.C.
- Gizeh Plateau - The Giza Plateau, a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, is the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, including the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers’ village, and an industrial complex. It is the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is about 60 meters above sea level.
- Panoramic view of the Pyramids - Experience the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour. Admire the majestic structures from all angles and take in the breathtaking beauty of these iconic landmarks. Our expert guides will share fascinating insights into the history and significance of the pyramids, making this an unforgettable experience.
- Pyramid of Teti - Discover the intriguing Pyramid of Unas and delve into the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Marvel at the precise construction and detailed inscriptions of this impressive structure. Learn about the significance of the Pyramid of Unas and its role in the afterlife beliefs of the Pharaohs.
- Pyramid of Unas - Enhance your home decor with a magnificent replica of the Pyramid of Unas. This stunning piece features intricate detailing and a striking design, adding a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, this pyramid is perfect for any collector or history enthusiast. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Bottled Water
- Entry Fees
- Private Tour
- Airport Pickup and Drop-off in Private A/C Vehicle
- Tour Guide
- Bottled Water
- Entry Fees
- Private Tour
- Airport Pickup and Drop-off in Private A/C Vehicle
What's Not Included
- any meals
- Gratuities
- inside any of the pyramids
- Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
- any meals
- Gratuities
- inside any of the pyramids
- Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
Additional Information
Experience a fantastic fusion of history and culture on our Cairo Layover Tours. Our expertly designed itinerary includes top destinations such as the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshur Pyramids, and the bustling Bazaar. Travel in comfort and style as you explore the majestic ancient structures of Egypt’s past. Our knowledgeable guides will offer…
Experience a fantastic fusion of history and culture on our Cairo Layover Tours. Our expertly designed itinerary includes top destinations such as the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshur Pyramids, and the bustling Bazaar. Travel in comfort and style as you explore the majestic ancient structures of Egypt’s past. Our knowledgeable guides will offer insights and stories that breathe life into every monument. Your journey will be brimming with excitement as you traverse Giza Pyramids, the heart of ancient Memphis, Sakkara’s fascinating architecture, the grandeur of Dahshur Pyramids, and the treasure trove that is Cairo’s Bazaar.
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Location
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Vacation67768068259
Feb 19, 2024
THE BEST - Thank you so much Sayed and Abdou!
Thank you for showing us the amazing scenery of Egypt! God bless🇪🇬🫡 THE BEST TOUR GUIDE IN CAIRO, EGYPT. SEE YOU AGAIN
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Panossphiris
Oct 31, 2022
Ideal choice - Ismail Mahmoud is what I call the perfect guide. Accompanied by a very experienced driver we had an amazing tour day to the pyramids of Giza, Dashur and so on. Exceptional service, always at the right spot, emotional intelligence, lots of information on sights but never too much in order to get tired. Would definitely recommend, hands down.
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Mark
Sep 28, 2022
Interesting mix of locations for pyramids - Took the base tour where I had to pay my own way for entry fees. The tour commenced on time with our guide Mazen. The plan was to make our way to Dahshur first to avoid the morning crowds at Giza. However, unfortunately the car broke down 30 mins into the trip and left us in the middle of nowhere waiting for a fix. The company responded quickly assigning a new driver (Zaber) and got us going again after a 45min wait. The company owner apologised and offered us a complimentary camel ride for when we would reach Giza which we accepted. The tour from that point on went really well. The pyramids outside of Giza are quite spectacular and without the crowds of Giza are absolutely worth the visit. We also enjoyed Memphis with the large statue of Ramses II and Mazen stopped at a shop to get us some falafel sandwiches which were absolutely delicious. The pace of the tour was perfect. We had one stop at a carpet factory with no pressure or hassling to purchase so we just viewed the process. The pyramids of Giza were the final stop but the camel ride was the highlight which I would highly recommend doing. The young man who led our camels took some great photos so we gave him a small tip for the effort. All in all the tour was really good value and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Mazen also dropped us off at a local falafel place he suggested near our hotel so we could grab another treat. Many thanks to Mazen for his commentary and great photo taking
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Bigcdog1234
Apr 18, 2022
Fun day with Ehab hoba - Awesome day at the pyramids and the other brilliant wonders of Cairo. The lads: Ehab hoba and Abu treka were a lovely pair who lead us around patiently, comfortably and with humor! Highly recommend. Yummy lunch.
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Adrien
Oct 15, 2021
Instructive day with Mamdouh Kamal, very knowledgeable guide - Excellent tour, very well organized but most of all with a knowledgeable guide, Mamdouh Kamal, who will adapt to your wishes, from focusing on learning or just enjoying the landscape, and a good driver, Shiref, able to avoid Cairo traffic nightmare!
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Smtravel525
Apr 25, 2021
Wonderful - We had a full day tour to the pyramids and we absolutely loved it! We were lucky and got the best guide out there -- Amr Aswany! He provided us with so much history at all of the locations and is SUCH a nice individual! We definitely loved our experience with him! Best day in Cairo!
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Cloerb
Feb 3, 2020
VIP feeling and gold mine of information - We are two women travellers and booked with Emo tours after hearing good feedback from other women travellers. I was fully aware of what a visit to these very busy sites would imply in terms of touts trying to sell you stuff and tourists all around and I have to say I was truly surprised at how much fun I had today and how relaxed and pleasant the whole day was!
First we got collected at our hotel right on time at 8am. Mahmoud El Wakeel was our guide for the day. He was a gold mine of information about ancient Egypt and answered very thoroughly to every question very patiently, in fluent English. He also went out of his way to make our experience enjoyable, such as getting me a doggy bag of fresh dates after I told him I love the dates at the restaurant for the lunch, and taking us for Turkish coffee and shisha for a little break between visits. Ahmed Salah was our driver for the day. He was very courteous, always getting out of the car to open doors and a very good driver (which is a very hard job in Cairo, you’ll see when you get there!)
We first went to the Great Pyramid first in order to avoid the big crowds of locals getting there around 11 am. There were quite a few people but it really didn’t feel too crowded. Mahmoud always told us before visiting a site what to be aware of in order to have a good experience and avoid touts. We got to get inside the Great Pyramid and also the Red pyramid. Be aware that it requires a certain level of fitness and to not be claustrophobic! We did the 1h camel
ride, which I was a bit skeptical of at first but ended up being quite cool and it brings you to a more remote site where you can truly take the best photos of the three pyramids aligned perfectly.
Lunch at Saqqara restaurant was very tasteful and plenty.
I had read the comments about the papyrus and essential oil factories visit that could have felt like places where you are pressurized to buy stuff but it was not the case. We were offered to go to these places but could just skip them if we said we weren’t interested, and weren’t pressured to buy stuff when we went (you will be showed a great deal of stuff to buy but you can easily just take the information, give a little baksheesh and walk away)
Dashur and Saqqara we basically almost had the whole pyramids/sites to ourselves...they are overlooked by most tourists but definitely worth a visit!
So overall we had a lovely day, felt like a luxury tour thanks to the care of Mahmoud and Ahmed!
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Gunlogy123
Dec 3, 2019
Knowledgeable guide with Md Mussa, day well spent - Mussa was my guide for first day in Egypt, he could share very concise facts of key sights that is enough for u to appreciate the numerous monuments that you are exposed which can be overwhelming if you are not knowing what you see. His sharing also goes a Long way for u to take forward in your next few days in Egypt, it helps u to be more attentive of the intricate details that you would otherwise miss.
Highly recommended to choose emotours, U won’t have regret!
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Veronica
Sep 27, 2019
Amazing tour - Today I had a tour to Memphis sakkara and I was great and the guide mamdouh Kamal was amazing and he teach me a lot and he explain everything for us and I was a wonderful day and good driver Youssef they were so nice with us. And also the guide speak English very good
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Kuah2014
Oct 27, 2022
Threatening Experience with Mirna, Guide of Emo Tours - I booked a day tour from Cairo to Saqqara, Memphis etc with Emo Tours. I was assigned this tour guide, Mirna, who is absolutely terrible.
1. Mirna barely explained anything except for the first portion of the trip. After the warm greetings on the car and explanation of the first 15mins in the first venue, she started to talk to us about Lunch which was weird cause we did not book for it. What she did was she suggested she bring us to somewhere to eat whcih she said just costs 20usd per pax. This was completely crazy as we had went to a restaurant the day before and we told her about it, she told us that place is super expensive, and it was only around 15usd per pax! She was completely taking us for a ride. That said, we politely rejected her, which was when she started to turn her head.
2. She started to just left us at the sites, and said 10mins etc. Rushing us even through places like memphis, telling us"be fast" and didn't even explain anything. Added on, she even popped the question half way through the trip, "how much are you going to tip the driver and me?" Which we tried to avoid this question as we were very uncomfortable, she started to be aggressive to point where we felt threatened we would be left without being returned to Cairo.
3. I would strongly suggest all to avoid Emo Tours. There is a hustle culture and tipping culture in Egypt, we can definitely understand. But what we cannot empathize is when we pay good money for a tour with good reviews, we get such a service. It really spoiled the whole day. Egypt is a place with fantastic history and monuments, and it has always been a dream to visit. We choose a private tour, was willing to pay more, but this is completely not something we had expected. We would have tipped them for sure, but by blatantly pushing us for it, and boderline threatening us, it was really unbecoming.
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