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HomeFull-Day Tour Of Memphis, Saqqara & Giza Pyramids
Description
See the oldest pyramid of the world at Saqqara and head to the Giza Pyramids, one of the world's most iconic sites and a must-do in Egypt. Also, explore the famous open-air museum of Memphis and marvel at the amazing Alabaster Sphinx.
Highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramid Complex
- Visit the historical city of Memphis
- Marvel at the Step Pyramid of Djoser
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- In the morning, you will be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo. Accompanied by a professional tour Egyptologist tour guide, you will visit important sites.
- The ancient capital city of Memphis is located about 24 kilometres south of Cairo. Though little remains of this pharaonic city, the open-air museum here is worth a visit. See the huge lying statue of Ramesses II at the museum. Founded around 3,100 BC, Memphis is the legendary city of Menes, the king who united Upper and Lower Egypt.
- After exploring the historical city of Memphis, continue to Saqqara, the most ancient Necropolis in Egypt. It is situated on a desert plateau crowned by the Step Pyramid of Zoser and its funerary complex, including temples and tombs. It is the most ancient stone building in the world. Take a trip to the Pyramid of Unas, the Serapeum and Mastabas, also known as Nobles' tombs. The most famous of which is the tomb of Ptah Hotep, the tomb of Kagemni and the tomb of Mereruka.
- Further on, proceed to the Pyramids of Giza that lie on the west bank of the Nile facing Cairo. On top of Giza plateau rise the three pyramids erected by Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, guarded by the mysterious Sphinx, a mythical statue with the body of a lion and a human head. During the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2613-2181 BCE), also known as the 'Age of the Pyramids' or 'Age of the Pyramid Builders', Giza became the royal Necropolis for Memphis, the Pharaoh’s capital city. Giza three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed in the 4th dynasty (2,575 - 2565 BC). King Khufu, the second pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, ordered his majestic tomb at Giza. On average, over 2 million blocks of stones were used to build Khufu’s pyramid, and the heaviest blocks were used as the ceiling of his burial chamber. Khufu’s son and successor were Chephren, who founded his own pyramid complex, including the Sphinx. Each pyramid has a mortuary temple and a valley temple linked by a long causeway.
- After marvelling at the pyramids of Giza, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfer and tours in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to the archaeological sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
What's Excluded
- Optional Visits: Entrance inside the Pyramids or Solar Boat Museum
- Beverages during lunch
- Tipping & gratuities
Know before you go
- Other languages offered: Italian & Spanish.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 180 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 90 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 180 / person