Uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt on a private day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids. Walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs and explore iconic landmarks with expert guides.
Uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt on a private day tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids. Walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs and explore iconic landmarks with expert guides.
- Giza Plateau - begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo/Giza by a tour guide. Start your full-day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified King Chephren’s body. You’ll also get a close-up view of the Sphinx, the…
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Giza Plateau - begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo/Giza by a tour guide. Start your full-day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified King Chephren’s body. You’ll also get a close-up view of the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren. (2:30 hrs spent)
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Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes 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. The valley temple was connected to a causeway, which was largely destroyed when the village was built.
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Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre, some found in a well in the temple floor by Mariette in 1860, and others during later excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, and Reisner.
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Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex includes 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 to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
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Great Sphinx - Visit the Sphinx statue, and our guide will help you take memorable photos, choosing the best locations for your shots.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant, but beverages are not included.
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Dahshur lake - Visit the Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids). The Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile, about 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE. (1 hr spent)
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Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest of Cairo. See the Step Pyramid (built for King Zoser), an important part of the pyramid evolution process, transitioning from the simple mastaba to its well-known form. (2 hrs spent)
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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 Pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty. It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid but significant for the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king’s afterlife inscribed on the walls of its subterranean chambers. This tradition of funerary texts began with Unas’s pyramid and continued through the end of the Old Kingdom and into the Middle Kingdom with the Coffin Texts, which 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 an ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. This pyramid stands as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, attracting visitors worldwide with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors 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 in Saqqara. Discovered by Auguste Mariette, the mastaba contains two serdabs. The tomb walls depict various scenes of everyday life.
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Memphis and Sakkara - Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. (1 hr spent)
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Tour
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Guide (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
- Tipping
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Guide (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
- Tipping
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids
Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt with our fully customizable Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids. This excursion guarantees an immersive time travel experience, offering you the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs. You’ll…
Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids
Unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt with our fully customizable Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids. This excursion guarantees an immersive time travel experience, offering you the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs. You’ll start with the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, enduring testimonies of ancient Egyptian grandeur. After which, the historic city of Memphis awaits you with its penchant for the past. The Temple of Saqqara, known for its legendary Step Pyramid, will be your next stop, capped off by an enthralling visit to the bending Dahshur Pyramids. Personalize your journey with our expert guides and delve into the rich history of these timeless treasures.
- 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.