Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshur

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

See some of Egypt’s lesser-known pyramids and temples on this private day trip from Cairo. Hear about the ancient pharaohs and their burial grounds from your guideas you visit south to the necropolis of Dahshur. See both the Red Pyramid and extraordinary Bent Pyramid here, and then explore the ruins of Memphis, once Egypt’s capital. Inspect the broken relics, columns and giant fallen statue of Ramses II, before continuing to Saqqara. Here, see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest stone structure. Conclude your tour with a visit to the famous Giza plateau and gaze upon the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, as well as the Sphinx and pyramid valley temple.

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Memphis and Sakkara

    To gain the right historical and chronological insights, your tour starts in Memphis - The first capital of ancient Egypt long before - and long into the pyramid age. You also visit the Mit Rahina open air museum with to see the lesser known colossal statue of King Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. Your guide will take you to the ruins of the temple of god Ptah, the site that gave the country its modern name - Egypt

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

    Sakkara Your tour continuous on to Sakkara, the site of King Djoser's Step pyramid that marks the dawn of the pyramid era, it also is the world oldest -stone structure. Your guide will show you the nearby Sakkara funeral temple and the ruins of the royal palace

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Dahshur lake

    Dahshur, Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid The Red Pyramid is Egypt first perfect pyramid, it is also the second biggest pyramid in the country, including the pyramids of Giza. Right next to it is the older Bent Pyramid. The famous Bent Pyramid was the first attempt to build a true pyramid. Unfortunately, mathematical calculations were incorrect and halfway up the engineers realized that the pyramid would be too tall before the sides met and it could collapse. They adjusted the angle of construction, giving it its iconic bent appearance. Enjoy having lunch in a local restaurant there before continue your tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Pyramids of Giza

    Giza Pyramids For your last stop before the end of your tour, your guide will take you to the Giza plateau. Here you will visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos as well as the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Optionally, you can enter the inside of the Cheops or Chephren. Your guide will keep you informed if you are interested in any of the additional, optional sites.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Cairo

    Departure & Return We will pick you up and drop you off anywhere within Greater Cairo. You can choose the exact location during the booking process. If its your hotel, your guide will be waiting for you at the hotel-lobby 10 minutes before departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tripster Egypt

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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