Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids
Description
Explore Cairo’s most important ancient sites on a private full-day tour accompanied by an expert Egyptologist guide. Discover the legendary Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, then enjoy panoramic views from a famous viewpoint perfect for memorable photographs. Continue your journey through Egypt’s rich history with visits to the ancient capital of Memphis and the vast necropolis of Saqqara, home to the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. Along the way, your guide will bring Egypt’s fascinating past to life with insightful commentary and stories. The tour includes lunch and bottled water, with the option to upgrade and include all entrance fees. Convenient pickup and drop-off are available from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. * Private guided tour with a professional Egyptologist * Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple * Enjoy panoramic views and photo opportunities at the pyramid viewpoint
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Itinerary
Meet your Tour guide at the lobby of your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your first stop will be Giza, where you can explore the Giza Pyramids and famous Sphinx. Then enjoy seeing the Panoramic area where you can see all the pyramids together
Afterwards , continue on towards the Great sphinx , the Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion body. and dated back to the time of Khephren this Sphinx was made to Guard the pyramid of King Chefren , Next , Visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramid of Chefren the temple acted as a place to mummification process of the kin before burial . then head to Memphis the oldest Capital .
The oldest structures in Cairo date back only to the last couple of centuries BC during Greco-Roman period; however, on the fringes of the city stand the Giza Pyramids, some of the oldest structures on Earth. Despite their proximity to Cairo, the difference in age between the pyramids and the city itself are proof of their different histories. The pyramids at Giza and elsewhere in the desert near Cairo are a part of the legacy of an older city and civilization that fell into decline long before Cairo was founded. This civilization named this area Memphis, which was the seat of power to the Old Kingdom (2686—2181 BC) of Ancient Egypt, home to the pharaohs that raised the pyramids.
Saqqara is one of several other notable necropolis sites near Cairo that offer impressive sights and hold great archaeological significance. In fact, Saqqara may hold more interest to archaeologists than Giza. The huge site hosts burials dating from before the beginning of the Old Kingdom up through the Greek Period of Egyptian history. The most famous structure by far at Saqqara is Djoser’s Step Pyramid. Dating from the 3rd dynasty (2667—2448 BC), it was the first all-stone complex ever built on earth. It also displays an important architectural innovation for the construction of the Giza Pyramids and other later pyramids in the 4th dynasty and later. Djoser’s pyramid was the first to use multiple mastabas (rectangular tomb structures) stacked on top of one another to form a step pyramid.This construction set the stage for the smooth sides of the Giza Pyramids and the smaller 5th and 6th dynasty pyramids that are found at Saqqara and other sites nearby, such as Dahshur and Abu Sir.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, Ramadan City, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October City is available at an additional cost
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note that pickup from Cairo airport or from locations outside range requires extra charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adults
Reviews(650)
I can't even describe what a wonderful experience today was. I have dreamed of seeing the pyramids my entire life (48 years now). You need to book this with a guide, it made the day magical. Esaam was incredible. Exploring the sites with an actual Egyptologist was amazing. His insight was so enlightening. I will be back to Egypt and I will be doing more tours with him.
My solo private tour is perfect. My driver Abdo picked me up at my hotel and my tour guide Essam joined in the middle. He is a brilliant guide, being super knowledgable in everything regarding the pyramids and the artifacts of the egyptian history. And because he was with me through both the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum, he showed me so much hidden stories and hidden gems a guidless trip can not provide. He also know a lot of the best picture spots and took great pictures for me. In general, the trip is well worth it and Essam is a great tour guide.
Nabil was fantastic, he explained Egyptian history to us in perfect Italian. The driver drove prudently, they both complied with our every request.
Professional. Passionate. Personable. Essam is all this and more. Visiting the pyramids and museum with him was a phenomenal experience. Not a single dull moment in the entire tour. He shared fascinating stories that you won't find in any guidebook and answered all my questions with clarity and zest. If you want to make your visit memorable and love deep-diving into local culture, Essam is the guide for you. Highly recommend him!
Everything went very well, our guide gave us a lot of explanations during our visits, which we greatly appreciated as it was our first day in Egypt. The organization of the day was perfect to avoid the crowds and heat. I totally recommend!
Essam is an excellent person and was very knowledgeable. He took us through the history and explained everything. Both Pyramids visit and Grand Egyptian Muesum experience was well arranged from start to end and had a personal touch. I would never forget this day. Thank you so much Essam for making this trip memorable!!
Good excursion and very complete. A little surprised that we were provided with a sandwich instead of a meal but it was good.. A driver who could not return to the sakharra site because he did not have a license. The guide handled this situation.
Ahmd is very prepared and helpful. He speaks very good Italian and I highly recommend it. It was an interesting tour to discover Egyptian history
We had a great private tour through Deluxe Tours Egypt of the Sakkara Pyramids, Memphis, the Sphinx, and the Giza Pyramids. Essam was our guide and he did an excellent job walking us through every site at an informative and leisurley pace. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in the morning and dropped back off at the hotel in the late afternoon after our tour was over. We would highly recommend this tour!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your day tour! We are delighted to hear that both your guide and driver provided you with a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it is wonderful to know that you felt comfortable asking questions and making requests throughout the tour. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in Egypt 🇪🇬. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
Worth having g a guide to visit these sites. Essam was incredible and a wealth of knowledge. He easily navigated us through, without him would have been a nightmare. He made our visit a memorable one! Thank you Essam.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your day tour! We are delighted to hear that both your guide and driver provided you with a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it is wonderful to know that you felt comfortable asking questions and making requests throughout the tour. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in Egypt 🇪🇬. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
