Cairo Trip Overview
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to Witness the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to Witness the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
At 8.00 am you will be picked up by a professional tour guide to visit the famous pyramids in Giza. An archaeologist will explain the fascinating history of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Visit The Great Sphinx
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
You will then visit Saqqara Pyramids the world’s oldest monumental masonry structure, the unique pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara is part of a mortuary complex for the 3rd Dynasty king Djoser. Created by the architect Imhotep, it is a unique stepped pyramid with 6 tiers.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
When you finish visiting you will be driven to Memphis, that was founded by the pharaoh Menes around 3000 BC. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
Then you will be driven to Dahshour Bent pyramid and the famous Red Pyramid that 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 2613-2589BCE. There you can ride camels and horses. You will also be able to shop and enjoy a vegetarian lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
