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Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Pyramids of Giza, Dahshur, Sakkara and Ancient Memphis
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Saqqara
Uncover the ancient mysteries of Egypt on a private full-day tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Dahshur, Sakkara, and Ancient Memphis. Marvel at iconic wonders and delve into the rich history of Egypt with an expert guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Start your tour at 8 am from your hotel as you will be picked up by your private qualified Egyptologist in your private, modern a/c transport . access and head for Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and its complex.
- Step Pyramid of Djoser - The Step Pyramid was built for King Zoser, the founder of the Third Dynasty (about 2700 B.C.) by Imhotep, the first architect in history and it is the oldest building of stone in history.
- Pyramid of Teti - Afterwards you will visit the beautiful tomb of Kagemni (about 200 B.C.) and watch the magnificent Pyramid Texts inside the pyramid of Teti
- Memphis and Sakkara - Move on to the site of Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt (about 3200 B.C) to see some of its ruins and visit its museum where you will see the colossal statue of king Ramses II and the huge alabaster sphinx.
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Pyramids of Dahshour - Next stop will be Dahshur to visit the Bent Pyramid (the first attempt to build a true pyramid) and the Red Pyramid (the first true pyramid in history) which you will enter. Both pyramids were built by King Snefru, the founder of the fourth dynasty and the father of King Cheops (about 2600 B.C.).
Later you will have lunch at a top quality restaurant overlooking the Sphinx and the pyramids - Pyramids of Giza - Lastly you will move to Giza plateau to see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops (about 2500 B.C.), the pyramid of Chephren, the pyramid of Mycerinus, then you will move up the plateau to the panorama for taking great pictures. You’ll then continue your adventure on a camel around the pyramids, then you will explore the Valley Temple and the Sphinx, before being transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All the sites mentioned in itinerary
- Bottled water provided
- 30-minute camel ride experience
- Lunch included
- Knowledgeable Egyptologist guide
- Door-to-door transfers to and from your hotel
What's Not Included
- entrance fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the profound history of Egypt on a private day-long guided tour of the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Dahshur from Cairo. With a knowledgeable historian, visit remarkable landmarks like the Great Pyramid of Giza and uncover the olden times of Egypt’s erstwhile capital, Memphis. Appreciate the beauty of Dahshur’s Red Pyramid, known as the ‘first pyramid’, and the formidable structure of the Sphinx while listening to enlightening narratives from your well-informed guide. On your guided journey, learn about the ancient roots of Memphis, which was once the capital of Egypt.
Enjoy a personalized experience as your guide gives you his undivided attention on this private excursion.
Location
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Al Giza Desert,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lisa_d
May 31, 2022
Wonders of the World! - We took this private tour on our first day in Egypt with our knowledgable guide, Nagi. The pyramids were incredible. Learning about the history and getting to spend time in and around the pyramids of Giza and Saqqara was definitely the highlight of the day. This wasn't my first time riding camels, but this had an extra wow-factor due to the scenery while riding around the pyramids. We ran out of time and didn't get to go to the pyramids of Dahshur. I wish we had planned our time a little better (less shopping/more pyramids) so we could have fit them in, but we did at least get to see them from a distance while in Saqqara! During the day we also visited a perfume shop, a carpet school/shop, a jewelry shop and a papyrus shop where we purchased some cool momentos and also learned how they were created and the history behind them. I highly recommend this trip and our guide, Nagi!
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