Cairo Day Tour to Pyramids And Memphis City And Sakkara And Dahshur – including lunch
Why we love it?
The Cairo Day Tour to Pyramids and Memphis City, Sakkara, and Dahshur offers an immersive experience into ancient Egyptian history over the course of eight hours. This tour is well-suited for history enthusiasts and travelers looking to explore iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the lesser-known but equally impressive pyramids at Sakkara and Dahshur. A distinctive feature of this tour is the inclusion of an Egyptologist guide, who provides in-depth insights into the significance and stories behind these monumental sites, enhancing the overall understanding of Egypt's rich heritage. Participants benefit from comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and are provided with lunch and bottled water, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable day of exploration.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Bottled water
Itinerary
What to expect
Stop At: Giza Plateau, Al Haram
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
The Giza Pyramid Complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khafre's Pyramid, Al Haram
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Menkaure Pyramid, Al Ahram
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Sphinx
Memphis City it was the first Capital of Egypt
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Saqqara is an Egyptian village in Giza Governorate, that's world-widely known for its vast, ancient burial ground of Egyptians kings and royals, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dahshur, Dahshour, Badrshein
Dahshur is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is located on the Western Desert plateau at the edge of the cultivated plain, and along with the pyramid complexes at Saqqara, Abusir, and Giza, to its north, forms the pyramid fields of the ancient capital city of Memphis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Memphis was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw ("north").[3] Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gizeh Plateau
The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Panoramic view of the Pyramids
Explore the timeless wonder of the ancient pyramids with our Panoramic view tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Please Note
- Explore the remains of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara
- Discover ancient Egypt with your expert tour guide
- See these architectural wonders at the Giza Pyramids complex
- Photograph the Great Pyramid and Sphinx
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
