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Viator · Private tour

Full-Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara

4.7(408)1 hour
VIATOR4.6(235)TRIPADVISOR4.8(173)

Description

Embark on a captivating tour to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. Discover the iconic Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, marveling at their monumental presence and history. Visit the ancient city of Memphis, once a powerful capital, and witness its historic treasures, including the colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue to Sakkara, where the Step Pyramid stands as a testament to Egypt's architectural ingenuity. Explore the site and uncover the mysteries of early pyramid construction. This tour offers a comprehensive glimpse into Egypt's past, showcasing its grandeur and legacy that have endured for centuries. Please be informed that the designated meeting points for the group tour are: * Ramses Hilton (Cairo) https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jfm3fqaFCp5GeEz97 * Emo Tours Egypt Office (Giza) https://maps.app.goo.gl/fuD6hCsGKab3h3q76 Kindly ensure that you arrive on time and wait at the meeting point at your scheduled pickup time.

Tour Options

private tour
  • lunch: Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce. Pickup included
Group Tour
  • Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce. Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops ,Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren

Admission not included30 min

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

Admission not included30 min

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

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre.[7] During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers

Admission included60 min

Memphis City, 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 .

Admission not included60 min

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

30 min

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.

Admission not included15 min

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.

Admission not included15 min

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.

Highlights

Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Entry Fees
guide on site
Bottle of water

What's included

Included
Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Entry Fees
guide on site
Bottle of water
Not included
Tipping
Personal Items

Pickup Locations & Times

Please be informed that the designated meeting points for the group tour are: * Ramses Hilton (Cairo) * Emo Tours Egypt Office (Giza) Kindly ensure that you arrive on time and wait at the meeting point at your scheduled pickup time. Please note that there may be a possible delay of approximately 30 to 45 minutes due to traffic. However, guests are required to be on time, as if the group is fully assembled earlier, the vehicle will depart immediately without delay.

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
  • Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government
  • Group Tour Meeting Points: Ramses Hilton (Cairo), Emo Tours Egypt Office (Giza) Please arrive on time and wait at your scheduled pickup point. A possible delay of 30–45 minutes may occur due to traffic; however, if the group is complete earlier, the vehicle will depart immediately.

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