Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour from Cairo
Highlights
Giza, Memphis
architectural, archaeological, sightseeing
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Sign-up for this day trip from Cairo and explore the famous Pyramids of Giza, Dahshur and Unas, Also, see the oldest Step Pyramid as well as the burial ground in Saqqara. End this tour with a tour to the city of Memphis.
Itinerary
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Day in Cairo
- Meet your guide and visit the following places :
- Saqqara Step Pyramid: The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis.
- Unas Pyramid: The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
- Princess Tomb: The tomb of an ancient Egyptian princess has been discovered south of Cairo, hidden in bedrock and surrounded by a court of tombs belonging to four high officials.
- Dahshur Pyramids: These were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from steep-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids.
- Memphis City: Memphis or Menefer was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt known as mḥw. Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to the Giza Pyramids, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact.
- Finally, get dropped off at your hotel.
- Meet your guide and visit the following places :
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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