Embark on a full-day private Egyptology tour to explore the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshour. Discover ancient sites, colossal statues, pyramids, and the enigmatic Sphinx with your private archaeologist guide.
Embark on a full-day private Egyptology tour to explore the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshour. Discover ancient sites, colossal statues, pyramids, and the enigmatic Sphinx with your private archaeologist guide.
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Cairo - Early in the morning (around 7:30 am) meeting with our qualified archaeologist guide to start the tour, and pick up from the hotel to start this great and magnificent tour to the first capital of
Egypt; Memphis. - The Sphinx of Memphis - Next, we will visit Memphis, one of the ancient cities and the first capital of Egypt founded in…
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Cairo - Early in the morning (around 7:30 am) meeting with our qualified archaeologist guide to start the tour, and pick up from the hotel to start this great and magnificent tour to the first capital of
Egypt; Memphis. - The Sphinx of Memphis - Next, we will visit Memphis, one of the ancient cities and the first capital of Egypt founded in the 31st century BC. There we can see various remains such as: one of the largest statues of King Ramses II, an alabaster sphinx and more statues of the god Ptah.
- Giza - Transfer from the open-air Museum of Memphis to the necropolis of Dahshour.
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Pyramids of Dahshour - The visit of the Dahshour enclosure and visit its two pyramids; the rhomboid pyramid and the red pyramid. Both date from the time of King Senefru; father of King Khufu (Cheops). These pyramids are the last founded in Egypt before starting in the wonder of the world, the pyramid of Cheops. The rhomboid pyramid historically, the oldest of the two; it still has a large part of the cladding that protected it from time in limestone. South of that pyramid is the small pyramid of his wife Hetep Heres; the mother of Cheops. The other pyramid because of the iron oxide in the stone is called the red pyramid.
The enclosure has a very large and very important military base that is why you cannot take photos with strong zoom for security reasons. You can get inside the chambers of both pyramids, but they are really quite long and deep. - Giza - Then you will be transferred from Dahshour necropolis to the Sakkara necropolis, where the oldest pyramid in the world is located, the pyramid known as the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser.
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - The Sakkara necropolis, where the oldest pyramid in the world is located, the pyramid known as the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, here we can also see and enjoy the reliefs on the walls of tombs of nobles of the daily life of the ancients Egyptians. They are the mastabas or tombs of high-ranking figures. We enter the pyramid of Teti, the texts of the pyramids inside the sepulchral chamber are very interesting.
- Giza - Then transfer from Sakkara necropolis area to restaurant to have the lunch (not included in the price). and time to enjoy your delicious Egyptian foods.
- Pyramids of Giza - We start the journey towards the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Our tour starts with a three-hour walk to enjoy a panorama that will be forever engraved in our memory. Visiting the 3 Pyramids of Giza of which date back to the Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty. Then you will visit one of the most popular statues, the Sphinx, which is the biggest carved statue on rock from one piece of stone made by King Chephren. You will have the chance to explore one of the pyramids inside to see how the pyramids look (Not included - additional fees).
- Cairo - Transfer from Giza area back to the hotel; departure point in the morning.
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Admission to Giza, Dahshour, Memphis, and Saqqara
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert Egyptologist guide
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Admission to Giza, Dahshour, Memphis, and Saqqara
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Expert Egyptologist guide
- Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids)(Khufu = 900L.E. & Menkaure = 220 L.E.)
- Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
- Lunch
- Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids)(Khufu = 900L.E. & Menkaure = 220 L.E.)
- Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
- Lunch
Indulge in the richness of Cairo with our all-inclusive day tour and be taken through renowned ancient landmarks on a private excursion… Our journey commences at Egypt’s original capital, Memphis, where you will be awed by the giant statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx… We then navigate towards Dahshour’s necropolis to marvel at the…
Indulge in the richness of Cairo with our all-inclusive day tour and be taken through renowned ancient landmarks on a private excursion… Our journey commences at Egypt’s original capital, Memphis, where you will be awed by the giant statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx… We then navigate towards Dahshour’s necropolis to marvel at the Rhomboidal Pyramid and Senefru’s Red pyramid… After that, we stop by Egypt’s oldest necropolis to gaze upon its oldest pyramid, Sakkara’s Step Pyramid. Weiallow time for lunch, before sauntering across the sands alongside the Giza pyramids and sharing a moment with the mysterious Sphinx. You will enjoy this entire experience under the guidance of your personal archaeologist.
- It is important to wear a hat and sunglasses.
- Dress code is smart casual.
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.