Cairo Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur

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The Great Pyramid of Giza
Cairo Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and DahshurCairo Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and DahshurCairo Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur
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This half-day tour from Cairo offers a focused exploration of ancient Egypt’s iconic sites, including the Great Pyramid of Giza and the nearby Sphinx, guided by an Egyptologist who provides historical context throughout. You'll also visit the lesser-known pyramids of Saqqara and the ancient city of Memphis, allowing for a broader understanding of Egypt’s early dynastic period beyond the main Giza complex. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water, making it a convenient option for travelers interested in history and archaeology. Admission to the Great Pyramid of Giza is not included, so you can plan accordingly depending on your interests and schedule.

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Bottled water

Itinerary

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Stop At: Giza Plateau, Al Haram

Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tourΒ 

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.Β 

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 EgyptΒ 

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 mαΈ₯w ("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 GizaΒ 

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

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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