Egypt · Archaeology

5-Hour Giza and Cairo Highlights Tour with Saqqara and Egyptian Museum

5 Hours Round trip from 1 Bostan Al Dika Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn the history of Ancient Egypt through its kings, rituals, and monuments
02 View the Pyramid Texts at the pyramids of Unas and Titi
03 Visit the Kagemni Tomb of a high official from the Old Kingdom
04 Explore the Egyptian Museum and its vast collection of more than 130,000 pieces
05 See the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen and the royal mummies exhibits

Get to know the great kings of Ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum, then visit their pyramids and tombs at Saqqara, the main necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. Discover historic remains of the Egyptian kingdom as you learn about ancient rituals, funerary traditions, and religious history on this 5-hour tour. From the Pyramid Texts to royal mummies and treasures, this experience brings Egypt's remarkable past to life.

Get to know the great kings of Ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum, then visit their pyramids and tombs at Saqqara, the main necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis.

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What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saqqara and the Egyptian Museum

Start at the Zoser Complex to learn about ancient Egyptian rituals at this funerary complex and its temples.
Take a walk around to see the sacred journey of God Re.
View the Pyramid Texts, the first religious texts in Ancient Egypt, at the Pyramid of Unas and Titi's Pyramid.
Visit the Kagemni Tomb, belonging to one of the high officials of the Old Kingdom.
Explore the first museum in Egypt, which houses more than 130,000 pieces. Meet the great kings who ruled Egypt from the pre-dynastic period to the Graeco-Roman era. On the first floor, see the great Menas, King Djoser, the first dentist in human history, sarcophaguses, and the great warrior Tuthmosis III. Upstairs, discover the golden glory of King Tutankhamen and the fascinating royal mummies exhibits. Just remember that at every corner you turn, this museum is home to some wonderful piece of ancient art or statuary that would form a highlight of any other museum.