Embark on a private day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara in Egypt. Explore ancient wonders with a qualified guide, enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, and stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water.
Embark on a private day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara in Egypt. Explore ancient wonders with a qualified guide, enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, and stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water.
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Cairo - Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel - Giza Plateau - 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…
- Cairo - Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
- Giza Plateau - 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 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.They were popularised in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is by far the oldest of the ancient Wonders and the only one still in existence.
- 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.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
- 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. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,
- 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. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
- Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre.
Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC).
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Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Then Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs)
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Pyramid of Unas - The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs “Beautiful are the places of Unas”) is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king’s afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas’s pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.
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Pyramid of Teti - The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
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Mastaba of Ti - The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.
The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.
- Memphis and Sakkara - Then continue your day tour to Memphis City that was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .(1hr)
At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included entry or admission fee
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Transportation via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water provided
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included entry or admission fee
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Transportation via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water provided
- Lunch (Optional)
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Lunch (Optional)
- Personal Items
- Tipping
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Egypt with this exclusive day tour that takes you to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara. The deal includes the cost of entry or admission, guaranteeing a smooth and carefree experience during your adventure. We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off facilities for your added convenience, helping…
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Egypt with this exclusive day tour that takes you to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara. The deal includes the cost of entry or admission, guaranteeing a smooth and carefree experience during your adventure. We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off facilities for your added convenience, helping you avoid the hassity of navigating city transport. A certified Egyptologist will accompany you on this expedition, offering insightful tales about these magnificent architectural wonders. Your comfort is our utmost concern throughout this intriguing exploration, and to this end, we provide private vehicle transportation. To keep you refreshed and hydrated throughout the journey, bottled water is provided free of charge.
- Entry fees includes basic area only
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.