Discover the amazing Pyramids of Giza tour and visit the pyramids and the Sphinx. Memphis and Saqqara, see the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, and visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, to see the greatest archaeological sites near Cairo in one day.
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza by your Egyptologist guide; You will start the day visiting the Giza plateau, which is only about 30 minutes from Cairo, where your Egyptologist guide will give a great introduction to each of the three pyramids: Khufu, Khafre and Menakure.
After visiting the pyramids, your guide will offer you an unforgettable photo opportunity by continuing across the plateau to capture the view of the Three Pyramids rising from the sand, with the Cairo skyline in the background.
A short walk from the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Great Sphinx, thousands of years old, the mystical symbol of Egypt! Also, in Giza, you can visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Khafre.
Your next stop is the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the world’s oldest central stone structure. Your guide will introduce the history of the famous Step Pyramid built by the engineer Imhotep in the Third Dynasty (c. 2630 BC) for King Djoser. You will then proceed to the Saqqara necropolis, the mastabas of Ti and Emir Ptahhotep.
Your last stop is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. In Memphis, you’ll see artifacts from many of Egypt’s great rulers, including the fallen statue of Ramesses II. You will also have the opportunity to visit the traditional bazaar for artwork and buy your work if you like.
After your tour, you will be returned to your hotel or your accommodation.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies’ room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
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