Cairo Trip Overview
See the classic sites of ancient Egypt. Visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Sakkara.
Highlights
Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser at the Sakkara archeological site
Visit Egypt’s former capital of Memphis, once the cultural center of the ancient world
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
See the classic sites of ancient Egypt. Visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Sakkara.
Highlights
Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
See the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser at the Sakkara archeological site
Visit Egypt’s former capital of Memphis, once the cultural center of the ancient world
Itinerary
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Pass By: Giza, Giza, Giza Governorate
Start your day with pick-up at your hotel and travel with your guide to the Giza Plateau. On this tour you’ll visit the Great Pyramids, the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara.
When you reach the Giza Plateau, your Egyptology guide will introduce you to the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
Marvel at the Great Sphinx statue and visit the Valley Temple, which is a part of the same ancient complex. Learn about the burial rites of the pharaohs.
The next stop on the tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Saqqara archaeological site. Built around 2630 BC, this special pyramid is the world’s oldest major stone structure.
You’ll continue on to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Having reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis boasts stunning ancient sites.
