From Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara Visit

See the classic sites of ancient Egypt on this private day tour from Cairo to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the step pyramids of Sakkara with the luxury of your own qualified Egyptologist tour guide.

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Highlights

Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Egypt at the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide
Explore the Valley Temple and the Ancient Sphinx, and wonder at the ancient rites of mummification
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser in the Sakkara archeological site as you learn about the evolution of pyramid design
Visit Egypt's former capital of Memphis, once the cultural center of the ancient world

Description

Start your day trip to the Great Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara, with an 08:00 pick-up at your hotel. Your guide will take you to the Giza Plateau where you will see the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Next, see the Great Sphinx statue and visit the Valley Temple, which is a part of the same ancient complex. Marvel at the ancient structure as you learn about the burial rites of the Pharaoh kings. The next stop on your day tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Sakkara archeological site. Built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 B.C.E.), this special pyramid is the world's oldest major stone structure. From the Step Pyramids transfer to Memphis, the former capital city of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Having once reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis offers stunning ancient sites and intrigue.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites
Egyptologist guide
1 bottle of mineral water
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Drinks
Personal expenses

Important Information

Available languages (Tour guide): English, German, Russian, Spanish What to bring:
Passport valid for 6 months
Comfortable shoes
Sun block
Sunglasses Trip details: Tour available: Daily Hotel pick-up: 08:00 Hotel return: 18:00