Tours from Cairo airport Giza Pyramids Memphis city Saqqara and Dahshur

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This tour offers an in-depth exploration of Egypt’s most significant ancient sites, beginning with the Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, and the iconic Great Sphinx, which represents King Khafre with a human head and lion’s body. You will also visit the historic ruins of Memphis, the former capital of Ancient Egypt, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, notable for its innovative architectural design marking a shift from traditional tombs. The journey continues to Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, built by King Senfru, who pioneered true pyramid construction. Throughout the tour, a professional guide provides context and assistance, with comfortable private transportation from Cairo airport, making this experience suitable for travelers interested in Egypt’s ancient history and architectural development.

Inclusions

  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest model Vehiclepickup and drop-off from Cairo airportLive or Audio Guide (As per Tour Option Selected)Bottle of water

Exclusions

  • Personal Items
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Stop 1

Starts At 8:00 am or earlier with Pickup from Cairo international airport by our Expert Tour guide who will greet you with a sign shows our guest name on it then transfer in Private A/C Vehicle to Start your Cairo layover Tours Visit Giza Pyramids & Sphinx where you can see 9 pyramids at that sight, the most important one is the great pyramid of the king Cheops which considered as the highest pyramid have ever built in Egypt and one of the seven wonders of ancient Egypt, also you can see 9 pyramids at that area, Sphinx which represents king Kefren that his head as head of a human being and a body of lion’s animal, the valley kings which specialized for the high priest to make The mummification process of the king inside

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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,

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

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

Stop 6

Then Continue your Cairo Layover Tours to Visit Dahshur Pyramids where the 1st true pyramid have ever built by King Senfrue the founder of the 4th dynasty of pharonic period, at the beginning he made a Bent pyramid but he did the same trial again afterwards to make his tomb took the shape of the pyramid and he successes at the 2nd trial to make the 1st true pyramid in ancient time that was also known as the Red Pyramid. He also was the father of the king Cheops the owner of the Great Pyramid at Giza
Then you will be transferred Back to Cairo international airport for final departure

Stop 7

Then Continue your Cairo Layover Tours to Visit Sakkara area where the first trial to build a pyramid shape tomb which coming by king Djosser the 1st user of limestone at this area it also known as Sakkara Pyramid or Step Pyramid ,you will also have a look at the specious court specialized for Heb-Sed celebrations for the king, this area also including the cemetery of the nobles and official officers which very rich with pharonic decoration, drawings and paintings.

Stop 8

The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

Stop 9

The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.

Stop 10

The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.

The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

Stop 11

Then you will be transfer to the last sight-seeing in that program where it`s Memphis City which was the 1st and oldest capital city of Egypt during ancient time which was the living city for Egyptian starting from 1st dynasty till 10th one which located at the eastern bank of the river Nile,it has some masterpieces butting them open air such as statues of king Ramsis 2nd and god Ptah ,goddess Sekhmet,baskets for burning the incense ,coffins and Egyptian calendar

Then you will be transferred Back to Cairo international airport for final departure.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $30 Per 1 adult