Full-Day Private Tour of Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur
This is a day dedicated to the main pyramids in Cairo City. In which we will get back in history to see the first trial to build a pyramid shape. we will also see the first complete pyramid shape ever built in history together with a unique Rhomboidal shaped one at Dahshur, then we arrive to the greatest pyramid ever built in History which is the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) together with the other 2 of Giza. Lots of fun, information and things to learn out of your guide and tour in such an amazing day.
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Full-Day Private Tour of Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pyramids of Dahshour
Site is not yet opened by the Egyptian Gov after Covid19. It will be opened soon. You will be picked up from your hotel by your professional Egyptologist-Guide to enjoy a full day tour visiting the 2 Pyramids of King Senefru at Dahshur, there you will see the Bent or Rhomboidal Pyramid with its strange shape and for our good luck that finally it is opened to be visited from inside , also we will see the Red Pyramid which is the first complete pyramidion shape ever built in Egypt and be able to explore it from inside as well. Both are great experience to explore how it looks like such ancient pyramids from inside. Entry inside both pyramids are included in the same general area ticket of the site.
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Site is not yet opened by Egyptian Gov after Covid19. It will be opened soon. After this we will head to Sakkara, the biggest ancient cemetery in Egypt, where we will see its masterpiece The Step Pyramid Complex of Pharaoh Zoser, the founder of the 3rd Dynasty, which is the oldest pyramid ever built and the earliest large-scale cut stone construction in the human history. Also if you wish you can explore the Step Pyramid from inside as it is finally opened for the first time for tourists (Ticket to enter inside is not included in price). Also we will see some of the surrounding Mastabas (the first shape of graves in the Ancient Egyptian history) to enjoy its beautiful colors and paintings that still survives up till today in an excellent condition which shows us some of the daily life activities as well as offering scenes of Ancient Egyptians. After the visit we will go to a local Egyptian restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch (beverage is not included)
Pyramids of Giza
Later we will arrive at the Giza Plateau . The tour there will start with the Great Pyramid of Cheops, which is the only one standing from the 7 wonders of the ancient world. You will know there from your guide all secrets about the Pyramids. We will have a walk around it to see the 3 small pyramids of his family in one of which you can enter with your included main area ticket. (Entry in any of the main pyramids has an extra ticket not included). We will see also the 2nd pyramid of Chephren which still has part of its upper casing that gives it a remarkable shape. We will drive to a panoramic area to get great pictures of the 3 Pyramids in one shot, also if you may like to ride a camel or a horse in the desert can be arranged there. Then we will drive to the sphinx which is a great statue with a human head and lion's body. Next to it we will see the Valley Temple where mummification of the pharaoh was done & will get to know more about it.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Full professional Egyptologist-Guide service as mentioned by the itinerary
- Lunch at a typical Egyptian restaurant
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- One bottle (0.5 L) of water per person at the start of the tour
- Any drink during lunch
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites
- Tips for guide and driver
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up will be from the lobby of your hotel or from your desired location.
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Ticket Redemption
Entry tickets will be provided upon arrival at each site. Ticket to visit inside the Great Pyramid, Second Pyramid or Third Pyramid are not included in price.
