Full day trip to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur
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Spectacular Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur Discover the allure of ancient Egypt with our exceptional day trip to four iconic sites - the majestic Giza Pyramids, the age-old city of Memphis, mysterious Sakkara, and the striking Dahshur. Spend the day exploring these remarkable reminders of Egypt's ancient heritage, each one a unique window into the region's rich history. Our expert guide on site will accompany you, offering detailed insights into these timeless wonders. Immerse yourself in history, marvel at architectural genius, and experience centuries-old storytelling, directly from the heart of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
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Itinerary
starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo/Giza By guide to Start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will 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. The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years!
The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
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'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.
then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
Then Visit 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
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.
Enhance your home decor with the magnificent Pyramid of Unas replica. This stunning piece features intricate detailing and a striking design that will add a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, this pyramid is a perfect addition to any collector's display or history enthusiast's collection. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.
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.
Then Visit 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 .(1 hr time Spent)
Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are Among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE
At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
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Pickup Locations & Times
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name
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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
Reviews(12)
We spent a good day visiting all the pyramids with Hache's company who were very attentive and explained everything very clearly.
I had an incredible day with Toba on the Sakkara tour! He takes the time to explain every detail, ensuring that you fully understand the context and history of Egypt. He is attentive, a great listener, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone—100% satisfied!
Dear our valued customer Thank you for your support and we would like to inform that we are taking every measure to ensure better service and greater customer satisfaction at all time . Ido wish to welcome you and your family in one of our tours soon ^_^ Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt
Great guide and cool driver with a nice car. They are very flexible and kind. I went to Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis. As far as I checked, I couldn't find any other tour which go all these places in one day at this price. Only one small request from me is that a guide should be able to take nice photos in this era! So please study the techniques to take impressive photos or find great places. but she tried to take a lot of photos so I really appreciate it!
Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for your kind words, We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us .We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt
Tonsi Tonsi was a fantastic guide! The car was nice and he told me the history and helped me navigate Cairo. Communicated well on WhatsApp, great English, and added/skipped portions as I liked. Lunch was great, and the papyrus shop was really cool, too! Highly recumbent to message them and book online!
Lots of information and a very relaxed pace from Tonsi our guide, who takes trouble to understand what clients want from the trip. Excellent driving and a very comfortable, large van. All round, exactly what you need for a day out with the Pharaohs.
We had a great day; Ahmed Tonsi artfully blends information and humor for an enjoyable tour. Tonsi knew when to step in and help but also allows ample time to explore on your own. Going into the Great Pyramid was a highlight for us and you should be sure to do so as you will not regret it. We highly recommend this tour with Ahmed Tonsi.
It’s a fun and enjoyable day with our tour guide Ahmed Tonsi. We were contacted the day before and everything were nicely planned with all sightseeings that we wanted to see and visits to shops of our choices for a bit of shopping (optional). The car is comfortable and the drive Mustafa is very polite.
Ahmed Tonsi Our trip this day with Ahmed was our first of many and this adventerous day was truly satisfying. Later on we requested him a few times more for other trips because he made us feel real welcome from the first moment. He provided us with lots of explanations and overall he was a great friend to us. We recommend emo tours because of Ahmed, he made Emo tours great and our Egypt adventure truly amazing. Thanx again to a great guide, person and friend.
The day started exciting and fun and just kept going downhill. Our guide was late to meet our driver, but seemed enthusiastic. We went to the Giza Pyramid complex first, which was fun. He told us a brief history, we went inside the pyramid, and to the panoramic area for pictures. We had told the guide we wanted to do a camel ride, he took us right to his friend and we got a "30 minute" camel ride that lasted all of 10 minutes. It was 200EP per person plus tip. We left the pyramid complex and the driver and guide deviated from the itinerary and took us to a perfume shop and papyrus store. When we said we didn't want to go he scolded us. He was doing this in an effort to get us to buy things and get a kick back from the shop owners. The tour stopped being fun from there and I almost asked to stop and being taken back to the hotel at that point. When in the vehicle the guide and driver spoke in Arabic and on their phones, but never to us. He did not take opportunities to tell us history or facts about anything we were seeing as we passed by. We also went to Dahshur and the bent pyramid, Saqqara, and the Memphis museum. You can go into the red pyramid, but not the bent pyramid or Saqqara (which had the highest entrance fee aside from the Great Pyramid complex) Entrance fees were not included in the price, which isn't listed in the itinerary. This was another 790EP per person. You also have to pay 5EP for the car at each location, also not included in the price. And don't forget about tipping at literally every step of the way. Bring lots of cash and find a way to get small bills, because no one will have them or want to break your 100 or 200 EP bills. If I were doing it over again I would skip this tour, take an uber to the Giza great pyramid complex and do it myself.
It was an amazing day. Knowing all the other pyramids around Fiza is an incredible experience. Going into one of them was really a different feeling. Thanks to our guide Hola ... she made all the tour very interesting and very informative. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you