Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Experience Egypt’s rich culture and history on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx and learn their ancient stories from an informative guide. Admire the tomb of Kagemni and the causeway of Unas at Saqqara, visit the ancient capital of Memphis, and finish the day with a relaxing felucca ride on the great Nile River.
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What makes Tour to Giza pyramids Memphis Sakkara and Felucca on the Nile a unique experience ?
As per requested time according to your Arrival details that you need to advise during booking time
after arrival go out side the terminal at the street exit gate and you will find your tour expert tour guide holding a sign of your name. Start your private tour Stopover trip to Giza pyramids Sphinx Memphis Sakkara and boat ride on the Nile.
at the first stop you will visit the great pyramids of the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty who built the great pyramid of King Cheops, the second pyramid of Chephren and the pyramid of Mekarenous, the famous statue of the Sphinx and the valley temple which was used for embalming process.
During your tour at Giza pyramids there are other activities available to do such as getting inside one of the pyramids (extra cost), ride a camel (extra cost) or visit the solar boat museum (extra cost) at all of these activities your tour guide can provide you with honest advise and assistanc
then The Sphinx – The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
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.
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,
At the second stop you will visit Sakkara which was the grave yard of the pharaohs at the old kingdom time this sightseeing is very famous for the first pyramid complex ever built in Egypt devoted for King Zoser and built by his wise architect Imhotep where you will see the step pyramid, the papyrus columns and the remaining of the enclosure wall. Then visit one of the carved and painted tombs at the same area of Sakkara for no extra charge.
The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt. It is the second known pyramid containing pyramid texts.
Unas built his pyramid between the complexes of Sekhemket and Djoser, in North Saqqara. Anchored to the valley temple at a nearby lake, a long causeway was constructed to provide access to the pyramid site.
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.
Then visit Memphis the oldest capital of ancient Egypt where you see the laying down statue of King Ramses the second which made out of one piece of limestone weighted 120 tons the visit the alabaster statue of the Sphinx which weighted 80 tons and there are other artifacts displayed within the same area.
end your day with 1 hour felucca ride on the Nile for great experience. After you finish your tour drive back to Cairo Airport.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Tour to Giza pyramids Memphis Sakkara and Felucca on the Nile Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Private tour
- Bottle Water
- 1 hour boat ride fee
Not Included
- Lunch (Optional)
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Guide (Optional)
- Inside any of the pyramids
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt Tours Online.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 16 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, “Baksheesh” or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.
• Dress code is smart casual
