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Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Private Tour with Lunch

1. Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Private Tour with Lunch

Embark on a full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara from Cairo. Learn about the treasures of the ancient world with your guide and enjoy a delicious lunch. Start your tour by visiting the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. The highlight of this section is getting close up to the Sphinx - the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren. Admire the impressive statue and get your photo taken beside it. You will then visit Sakkara, a 27 km journey away from Cairo. The highlight of this section is the Step Pyramid. Built for King Zoser, it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution. Finally, you'll head over to Memphis. Not the home of Elvis, of course, but the ancient capital of Egypt!

From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour

2. From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour

Embark on a tour of Giza from Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy commentary from your guide as you visit ancient wonders, including the Great Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, and Valley Temple followed by lunch and some shopping. Be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's oldest existing colossal stone building (2630 BC) built for King Djoser. Next visit Memphis, the first capital after Upper and Lower Egypt's unification in 3100 BC, and witness the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. Next, see the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue of the mythical creature with a Pharoah's head and lion's body. Explore the Valley Temple, a funerary complex with a mortuary temple and the Pyramids of Chefren.  There will be free shopping time to enjoy the experience on your own, discussing the price directly with the vendors. After, return to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.

Cairo: Pyramids, Memphis, Dahshur & Sakkara Private Day Tour

3. Cairo: Pyramids, Memphis, Dahshur & Sakkara Private Day Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you from your hotelt, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit to the Valley Temple. Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King zoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. After that transfer to 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 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. And then visit Dahshur pyramids an ancient royal necropolis, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo – the pyramids were built from 2613 – 2589 BC. The Bent pyramid is the most famous of the pyramids in the area.

Cairo: Full Day Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Private Tour

4. Cairo: Full Day Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Private Tour

See one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, on this private guided tour from Cairo to the ancient city of Memphis. Start your day with a pickup from your accommodation in Cairo and enjoy the scenic ride to the pyramids. First, explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the world's most famous ancient landmarks in the world. Wander around and discover these incredible structures up close and personal. Feel in awe as you see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Continue to walk to see the Sphinx, the famous statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion. Next, you will visit the Saqqara, the ancient burial ground home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest pyramid. Walk around and take photos of the cemetery, home to numerous ancient tombs and monuments. Finally, you will visit Memphis, the former capital of Egypt and a city steeped in history, where you will have the opportunity to see the ruins of this once-great city. Admire the stunning statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx, made of solid alabaster and a unique example of ancient Egyptian art and architecture. Hear about the rich history from your guide, who will provide fascinating insights into each site's history and significance.

Cairo: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Private Day Trip w/ Lunch

5. Cairo: Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Private Day Trip w/ Lunch

You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 AM by a representative to tour the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest significant stone building. It was constructed for King Zoser in the third dynasty. Next travel to Dahshur to visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, the world's oldest standing pyramid (the most preserved pyramid). After that, go to Memphis, which King Menes established and which served as Egypt's first capital for more than three thousand years, to see the statue of Ramses II and the city's marble Sphinx. Memphis was created and served as Egypt's capital during the Old Kingdom.

From Cairo or Giza: Sakkara, Memphis & Pyramids Private Tour

6. From Cairo or Giza: Sakkara, Memphis & Pyramids Private Tour

Explore the monuments from the 3rd-6th dynasties with this transfer from Cairo or Giza to the Sakkara area, Egypt's oldest capital of Memphis, and the Giza Pyramid complex. Ride in a private vehicle with bottled water. Enjoy the convenience of pickup from your accommodations in Cairo or Giza. Relax in an air-conditioned car as you make your way to the Sakkara area. Stop in Sakkara where you can purchase entrance to the Necropolis and see the Mastaba-styled tombs. Visit the step Pyramid of Djoser and see pyramids from the 3rd, the 5th, and the 6th dynasties. Take a walk in the desert before heading to Memphis. Purchase tickets to see the remaining monuments, including an alabaster Sphinx, a colossal statue of Ramses II, and the statue of the local God Ptah. Travel to the Giza Pyramid complex and see the 4th dynasty pyramids of Cheops, Khaphren, and Mychreanos. Admire the great Sphinx statue and take the opportunity to enjoy an optional camel ride before heading back to your accommodations in Cairo or Giza.

Hurghada: Cairo, Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis Two-Day Tour

7. Hurghada: Cairo, Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis Two-Day Tour

Experience Egyptian history on a full-day guided 2 days tour of Cairo and Giza from Hurghada and see the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Admire relics of the past at the Egyptian Museum and enjoy lunch. Following pickup from your hotel, get some great views of the landscape en route to the Egyptian capital. Stops can be made whenever you require. Upon arrival in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, and discover one of the most comprehensive collections of Ancient Egyptian relics in the world. Explore treasures that tell the story of a highly-developed culture. Travel to Giza to see the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx in the Giza Plateau. Admire the final remaining 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, built more than 4,500 years ago as everlasting graves for the pharaohs. Marvel at the mysterious Sphinx, a statue of a Pharaoh’s head with a lion’s body. Optional activities in Giza upon payment of a supplement include a look inside the Great Pyramid or Small Pyramid, a ride on a camel, or entry to the Solar Boat Museum to see the legendary boat of the Pharaoh Cheops. Sit back and relax on the journey back to your hotel in the evening in Cairo. Second day Embark on a full-day tour to Memphis, and Sakkara from Cairo. Learn about the treasures of the ancient world with your guide and enjoy a delicious lunch. Admire the impressive statue and get your photo taken beside it. You will then visit Sakkara, a 27 km journey away from Cairo. The highlight of this section is the Step Pyramid. Built for King Zoser, it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution. Finally, you'll head over to Memphis. Not the home of Elvis, of course, but the ancient capital of Egypt!

From Cairo: Dahshur and Memphis Private Half-Day Guided Tour

8. From Cairo: Dahshur and Memphis Private Half-Day Guided Tour

Check out the Dahshur Pyramids The Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, are all within one day's drive of Cairo Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you from your hotelt, to enjoy a great excursion to The 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 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. And then visit Dahshur pyramids an ancient royal necropolis, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo – the pyramids were built from 2613 – 2589 BC. The Bent pyramid is the most famous of the pyramids in the area.

Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur

9. Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur

Pyramids of Giza: Full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will have a close-up look at The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Saqqara Pyramids: Then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. Pyramids of Dahshour: Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are Among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE. Memphis: Then Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.

Cairo: Private Tour Pyramids & Memphis & Saqqara with Camel

10. Cairo: Private Tour Pyramids & Memphis & Saqqara with Camel

We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning in a private air-conditioned vehicle, joined by your tour guide to start the exploration of the day tour in one of the seven wonders of the world. Giza Pyramids Complex: The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C. The Great Pyramid: It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built. The Great Sphinx: The Sphinx is the largest statue in the world, standing at 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture. The Valley Temple: A Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one on the Giza plateau. Lunch will be served at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: Saqqara Step Pyramid: It is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, it dates back to the reign of King Djoser who ruled Egypt during the 27th century B.C. Saqqara step pyramid consists of 6 steps built atop one another with a height of 62m. Memphis City: The 1st capital all over Egypt founded by "King Menes", It occupied a strategic position between Upper & Lower Egypt. Memphis was believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. Finally, we drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.

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It's been really ok. I appreciated the guide Guda was really good in explain even what i asked and he easily understood that i wouldn't spend time on shopping and things like that. I usually book english guided tour but for the pyramids i prefered to choose italian and Guda spoke like an italian person. Thank you and good luck

We had the best time on this tour! Absolutely recommend this tour in order to see so many important and impressive Egyptian sites in a timely manner. We had limited time in and around Cairo, and this was the perfect way to see the things we wanted to see and learn so much about Egyptian history.

it was a really unique experience. Our guide Ahmed was really kind and had the needed knowlenge to fully cover a rich history like egyptian. Camel ride through the pyramids were the highlight of the trip. A unique day we ll never forget

We had a private tour with Ahmed, he was amazing, very friendly, patient, with great information throughout the day. It was a wonderful experience, thank you Ahmed ❤️

Very well planned and organised. My guide Mohammad was a pleasure to spend the day with! A lovely chap and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this!