Item: Layover tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis City and Saqqara Pyramid Egyptian Heritage Layover Tour
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Layover tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis City and Saqqara Pyramid Egyptian Heritage Layover Tour

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Immerse yourself in Egyptian heritage on this layover tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis City, and Saqqara Pyramid. Discover ancient architectural wonders and unravel their secrets.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pyramids of Giza - The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
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.[5][6] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed. The causeway led to the Mortuary Temple of Khufu. Of this temple, the basalt pavement is the only thing that remains. The mortuary temple was connected to the king’s pyramid. The king’s pyramid, completed in 2560 BC,
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.
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
Great Sphinx - The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre.[10] During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later ruler
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة‎, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [səˈˈɑːʁɑ]), also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English /səˈkɑːrə/, is an Egyptian village in Giza Governorate, that’s known for its vast, ancient burial ground of Egyptian pharaohs (kings) and royals, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.[1] Saqqara contains numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and a number of mastaba tombs. Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km
Memphis and Sakkara - Memphis or Menefer (Arabic: مَنْف‎ Manf pronounced [mænf]; Bohairic Coptic: ⲍⲍⲍⲍ; Greek: Μέμφις) was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw (“north”).[3] Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
Step Pyramid of Djoser - Pyramid of Djoser (or Djeser and Zoser), or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis

What's Included

Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Entry Fees

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch (Optional)
Inside any of the pyramids

Additional Information

Egyptian Legacy Stopover Expedition

Utilize your lengthy stopover in Cairo for a brief dive into Egyptian history. During this interim journey, you’ll encounter must-visit landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis City, and the Pyramid of Saqqara in a single day’s itinerary. Let our knowledgeable tour leaders take you on a journey to the past as they reveal the mysteries behind these ancient architectural marvels. With captivating sights from the Sphinx to the historical mummification tables of Saqqara, this stopover excursion offers a harmonious mix of comfort and exploration.

Entry fees includes basic area only

Location

المهدي للاستيراد والتصدير

Cancellation Policy

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

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M_jazia

May 5, 2021

Amazing experience !! - This is the first tour I took in a while. After Emo Tours Egypt was recommended to me, my friend and I booked this full day tour at the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis. We promptly received confirmation and itinerary via email and both the guide and the driver promptly waited for us at our hotel at 8am the next day. It was just Ahmed Elsayed, our guide, Ibrahim, our driver, my friend and I. It was literally a private tour and could not have felt more exclusive nor offered better value! Ahmed was amazing. SO friendly and informative. We struck up conversations about all manner of things including Ancient Egypt of course but he also gave us great insight into life in Cairo. His company was very appreciated. Ahmed waited for us every time we would stop to take pictures, making us feel really comfortable, and even helped us snap one with the camels! Our driver Ibrahim was also very polite and efficient. I have to say we never waited for the car at any stop we departed from. A highly recommended way to experience the great Pyramids and to visit Saqqara and Memphis!

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