Day Tour To Giza Pyramids Memphis City and Sakkara Pyramid
Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as “queens” pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids
Pyramids of Giza - The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers’ village.
The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo.
The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - 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.
there is possibility to enter the great pyramid of Cheops but this requires additional tickets cab be bought on spot
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Saqqara (Arabic:
Memphis and Sakkara - Memphis
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Complimentary breakfast
- Lunch provided
- Bottled water available
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
Day 1: Encounter the pyramids of Giza, Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur
An 8:00 am pick up from your Cairo or Giza hotel will commence the day, with a guided tour of the Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos), then a visit to the Valley Temple for a detailed view of the mummification process of King Chephren. A close look at The Sphinx, the mythical guardian with a lion body, and the king’s head is also on the itinerary.
Included in the tour is a camel ride around the Pyramids, a visit to the Solar Boat Museum and the Great Pyramid.
The tour will break at a Local Restaurant for lunch, with each person entitled to a full meal (beverages not included).
Then, the tour proceeds to Sakkara, a spot 27 km southwest away from Cairo to explore the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), an important progression in pyramid architecture.
Next is Dahshur Pyramids in the royal necropolis which is home to some of the oldest, largest and best-preserved pyramids in Egypt.
The tour concludes at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, to see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the impressive Alabaster Sphinx. At the day’s end, you will be returned to your hotel. The day’s meals include breakfast and lunch.
Day 2: Journey through the Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Bazaar & departure
The day’s activities commence at 9:00 am with a pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel for the guided tour of the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of precious Egyptian art, a rare collection of over 250,000 authentic artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamon’s treasures, gold, and jewelry unearthed from his tomb in the 1920s.
The tour continues with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the famous mosque of Mohamed Ali Mosque. The journey concludes with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar for a glimpse into Islamic Cairo.
Lunch is included during the day, alongside snacks and water (bottle of water, can of Pepsi, chips, and sweet cake). After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to Cairo airport.
Day 3: Experience Coptic and Islamic Cairo
The day starts at 8:00 am with a pick-up from your Cairo hotel for a full day tour of Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, a significant location visited by the Holy Family. There, you will visit the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the hanging church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, an old Jewish synagogue.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant (beverages not included). Following lunch, the tour will take you to Islamic Cairo, founded in 641 A.D. Some of the mosque visits you can anticipate include the Masjid Amr Ibn Elas Mosque and El Sultan Hassan Mosque.
Unique features include:
• A privately guided tour
• A hassle-free experience
• Transparency – no hidden costs
• Camel riding experience at Giza Pyramids
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
