Giza Pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Pyramids of Giza

  On top of the bucket list of millions of people all over the world is surely the visit to the Great pyramid of Giza and Sphinx. Egypt Tours Gate will bring your dream to reality. Your private Egyptologist guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain all the history and the mystery of the pyramids. Listen to your guide talking about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses and mythology. Learn about the process of mummification. You will have full time to do some extra activities such as entry to the chambers or riding a camel (all upon your request for extra cost). Follow your guide steps to show the best spots for taking unique pictures, and then visit the Sphinx and the valley temple where you will learn the story of that massive statue and mummification.

  2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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  Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

  Beyond your expectations, the great experience will go on to Sakkara. In this famous archeological site, you will explore the complex of the oldest of all the pyramids. The Step pyramids, which is 4800 years old, is the first stone structure in Ancient Egypt. You will learn how the great architect Imhotep changed the royal tomb structure. The use of limestone in such a grand scale to replace the fragile mudbrick. Your guide will accompany you inside one of the tombs dedicated to the nobles. You will see the wall paintings and reliefs reflect the life of the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Amazingly, the ink and colors are still on the walls .Next, the entry to the pyramid of Titi is one of the highlights of the tour as Hieroglyphic texts cover the chamber walls and they date back to 2340 B.C.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
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  Mit Rahina Museum

  Memphis was the first and oldest capital of Egypt after the unity of the South and North kingdoms. Enjoy exploring the ruins of the city in the open-air museum where the second largest Sphinx is on display. Stare with wide-open eyes at the colossus of Ramses II. This statue show how the art of sculpture reached the point of perfection at that time 1200 B.C Surely, your guide will explain the history of each piece on display. At the end of your impressive experience, drop off back to your hotel.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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