8-Hour Private Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur with Lunch
Tour Egypt’s finest pyramids and the oldest archaeological dig sites in all of Egypt in this 8-hours private tour. Take the best historical and archaeological day tour to the wonders of Egypt from the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx to the Red and the Bent Pyramid of Dahshur as well as Memphis, the capital of the Old Kingdom. This is a great excursion to see the development of Ancient Egyptian building techniques all in one day. Your tour is led by a qualified Egyptologist guide. Round-trip transfers from your Cairo or Giza hotel and lunch included
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8-Hour Private Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur with Lunch
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What's included in 8-Hour Private Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur with Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pyramids of Dahshour
Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru.
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Proceed to Saqqara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser), the world's oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara, it is considered an important part of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen
Memphis and Sakkara
Then, visiting the ancient capital city of Memphis located about 24 kilometers south of Cairo. Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years and was the first capital of Egypt. Though little remains of this pharaonic city, the open air museum here is worth a visit. See the huge fallen image of Ramesses II, which is 16 meters high and the great Alabaster Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut at the museum.
Inclusions
- Qualified English speaking Egyptology tour guide.
- Pickup service from your Hotel by a private A/C. vehicle and return.
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Water or Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant.
- Available to pick Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct or New Cairo hotels with extra charge
- Available to drop Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct or New Cairo hotels with extra charge
- Entrance fees to Giza Pyramids 360 eg.pounds per person.
- Entrance fees to Saqqara Pyramids 300 eg.pounds per person.
- Entrance fees to Memphis 100 eg.pounds per person
- Entrance fees to Dahshur Pyramids 100 eg.pounds per person
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
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