Day Tour visit Giza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis City Sakkara and Dahshour 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 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo.
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.Saqqara contains numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and a number of mastaba tombs. Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi).
Pyramids of Dahshour - The Dahshur pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids. Ultimately their breadth of experience would allow them to build the Great Pyramid of Giza; the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing to this date.
The first of the Dahshur pyramids was the Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC), built under the rule of King Sneferu. the second pyramid of Dahshur, the Red Pyramid. Once completed, the pyramid was considered to be a success, as it was a fully constructed, smooth sided, and a free standing pyramid rising to a height of 341 feet (104 meters), with an angle of 43 degrees
Memphis and Sakkara - then visit Memphis was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw (“north”). Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
- Private tour
- Transport by private A/C vehicle
- Entry tax
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Personal Items
- any Optional Tours
- Gratuities
2-DAY 1-NIGHT TRIP TO CAIRO
Day 1: Arrival and exploration of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids.
When you land at Cairo airport, our rep will greet you. We’ll kickstart the tour right from the airport with a visit to the majestic Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. Next, we’ll proceed to the Valley Temple, where priests used to mummify king Chephren’s body. Here, you will also get to admire up close the Sphinx, the renowned protector of the grand funeral compound with a lion body and king Chephren’s head.
Our tour includes a lunch break at a local restaurant offering a full meal per individual (excluding beverages) in between the visits.
From there, our tour proceeds to Sakkara, a short 27 km drive southwest of Cairo. Here, you’ll visit the Step Pyramid, built for king Zoser. This innovative structure greatly contributes to the overall development of pyramids.
Afterwards, we set towards the historical Memphis City, the old capital of Egypt, where you’ll find the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This city’s origins can be traced back to 3100 B.C.
Finally, our day tour takes you to Dahshur Pyramids to see the Bent and Red Pyramid. At the day’s end, we’ll take you back to your hotel.
(Optional exclusions) Dinner Cruise encompassing transportation, meal, Belly Dancer and Tanura Show, from 18:30 pm to 22:00 pm
(Optional exclusions) Sound and Light performance at Giza Pyramids from 18:30 pm to 20:30 pm
Meals: Guest Lunch at Local Restaurant
Day 2: Visit to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Bazaar and Airport Transfer.
Begin your day with a breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 am, we’ll pick you up from your hotel to start the adventure-filled day, starting with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It showcases the largest and premium collection of Egyptian art worldwide. It exhibits a unique collection of over 250,000 original artifacts dating back to 5000 years, with a distinctive exhibit dedicated to the TutankhAmon - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated after being buried for over 3,500 years.
Next, we move to the Citadel of Saladin to visit Cairo’s most beautiful mosque, Mohamed Ali Mosque or the Alabaster Mosque, designed similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey but in a smaller scale.
In between visits, lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (not including beverages).
Wind down your day with a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars, renowned for their fine brass, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques, and more.
To conclude the day, we’ll transport you back to Cairo international airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch at Local Restaurant
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Exploration of Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
• A visit to the Egyptian Museum
• Sightseeing in Old Cairo
• Tour through Christian Coptic Cairo
• Private guided journey
• Hassle-free experience
• No hidden charges
Add-on Options (Not Included)
• Dinner Cruise on the Nile
• Sound and Light show at Giza Pyramids
• Inside tour of the Great Pyramid
• Inside tour of small Pyramid
• Egypt Visa
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
