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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Memphis City Dahshur and Saqqara Pyramids

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Giza Pyramids Memphis City Dahshur and Saqqara Pyramids Day Tour: Rediscover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this captivating Day Tour. This exceptional journey commences with the renowned Giza Pyramids, followed by a stroll through the historically rich Memphis City, once the thriving capital of Egypt. The tour then proceeds to the architectural wonder of Dahshur and its celebrated Pyramids. Finally, witness the astounding step-pyramid architecture while visiting Saqqara Pyramids. This Day Tour is designed to give you an enriching understanding of the Ancient Egyptian architecture and culture.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • All Transfers by Private A/C
  • Hotel pickup / hotel Drop-off
  • bottled water
  • Inside any of the pyramids
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
  • Tour guide (Optional)
  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Khafre's Pyramid

Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

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Menkaure Pyramid

Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Great Sphinx

Then visit the Sphinx Statue and our guide will assist you to intake some nice photos and he will choose the best Locations for taking a memorable Photos Lunch is included at local restaurant but beverages are not included

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

Sakkara , is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas (Arabic word meaning 'bench'). Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi).

Pyramids of Dahshour

The Dahshur pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids. Ultimately their breadth of experience would allow them to build the Great Pyramid of Giza; the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing to this date. The first of the Dahshur pyramids was the Bent Pyramid built under the rule of King Sneferu, the Bent Pyramid was the first attempt at building a smooth sided pyramid, but proved to be an unsuccessful build due to the miscalculations made on the structural weight that was being placed onto the soft ground (sand, gravel, and clay) which had a tendency to subside. Other calculations that were proven to be erroneous were that the blocks being used were cut in such a manner that when placed onto the pyramid their weight was not distributed appropriately, causing the angle of the pyramid to be off and

Memphis and Sakkara

Memphis مَنْف‎ Manf pronounced Bohairic Coptic: was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. According to legend, as related by Manetho, the city was founded by the Pharaoh Menes. It was the Capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom and remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was home to bustling activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, featured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Additional Information

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing your name on it

Meeting / End Points

  • cairo
  • giza
  • giza
  • giza
  • 6th of October City, Egypt
  • cairo
  • Giza

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.8
Based on 58 reviews

What do other 58 guests say about Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Memphis City Dahshur and Saqqara Pyramids

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X9649DWmarkf
5
Apr 2024
Excellent tour. Got all the best views and advice. Sayed Mahmoud was our guide and looked after us every step of the way. Made the day comfortable, safe and friendly. Driver Adel was also very good
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kelseyhG5606ZB
5
Mar 2024
Our tour guide Sayed Mahmoud was amazing! Gave us several gifts and spent a lot of time explaining the history of all the sites we saw. Any questions we asked he had an answer for. Definitely a 10/10 experience! Ahmed Ragad was the best driver we have had on our trip! Very safe and efficient with...
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markwA6686XA
5
Feb 2024
Highly recommend Emo tours. Our tour guide, Sayed Mahmoud is very knowledgeable and personable. Our driver, Ahmed Amer is very courteous and navigates Cairo traffic like a pro. These two gentlemen took my wife and I around Cairo and Giza for two days. Absolutely loved our experience. Tailored to...

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in CAD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • All Transfers by Private A/C
  • Hotel pickup / hotel Drop-off
  • bottled water
Not Included
  • Inside any of the pyramids
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
  • Tour guide (Optional)
  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only