Day tour with Guide to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Dahshur and Memphis

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Pyramids of Giza

  You will pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you will start the day by visiting Giza plateau where you will see the Pyramids of Cheops “Khufu”, the only remaining of the seven wonders of the ancient world, then move on to visit Chephren, Mykerinus pyramids and 6 queen pyramids. Then move on to the Valley Temple of Chefren and the Sphinx that has the head of a pharaoh with the lion’s body to combine between the mental and physical power of the pharaoh.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

  Your next stop is the Sakkara necropolis, home to the world’s oldest major stone structure. Your guide will provide the history of the famous Step Pyramid built by the engineer Imhotep in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. You will then proceed to the Necropolis of Sakkara, the Mastabas of Ti and Prince Ptahotep. 

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Pyramids of Dahshour

  Then move on to Dahshur where you will see the red pyramid and the bent pyramid. Both pyramids were built for Senefru, the first pharaoh of the 4th dynasty. Visiting these pyramids will enable you to know the evolution of building the pyramids throughout the history.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Mit Rahina Museum

  Your final stop is Memphis, which is the ancient capital of Egypt. In Memphis, you will see artefacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You will also have the chance to visit the traditional bazaar demonstration of ts artwork is made and purchase your own if you like.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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