Why choose this Giza tour ?
Who doesn’t dream to see the pyramids? Get an in-depth view of ancient Egypt’s history and architecture. your tour guide will take you in a nice walk around each of the three pyramids and explain you how they were built, meanwhile you can take wonderful pictures and a camel ride if you wish. From there, head to the Valley Temple and legendary Sphinx. Next is to visit Saqqara Necropolis, one of the largest archaeological sites in Egypt. it has many tombs, known as Mastabas, where the 4500 years old colors on the wonderful carvings are still fresh and bright . This is where the first pyramid ever was built, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. finally visit the beautiful Imhotep Museum.
Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC as the first capital ever of ancient Egypt more than five thousands years ago. Now there is a wonderful open-air museum where all the objects found during excavation in Memphis are exhibited. This is where also you can see the gigantic statue of the great King, Ramesses 2nd.
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What makes Private Full-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, Memphis and the Sphinx a unique experience ?
Starts at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Our Egyptologist Tour guide and transfer to Giza Pyramids to Start your day tour visiting Giza Pyramids Where you Visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos
There is Opportunity to visit the Pyramids from inside or having Camel ride around the great pyramids but it would be Subject of extra charge. Then we go up to pyramids panorama where you can take the best pictures with all the pyramids in the back ground, then visit the valley temple and sphinx.
End your tour with a Visit to The Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren Also over 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 and it`s the place where you can have an amazing Pictures for yourself with the Sphinx in many Funny Positions of Course our guide will help you in this matter.
Your Egyptologist tour guide will take you in a nice walk around the great pyramid to explain you how the ancient Egyptians quarried , transported and left the huge blocks of stone to build this gigantic and perfect structure five thousands years ago. It’s possible to enter the great pyramid if you buy an extra ticket.
Your guide will show you the Karfre pyramid which still has the top part of the casing layer. You will also have a nice walk around the funerary temple of king Kafre where priests performed the last rituals on his mummy.
The third of the Giza pyramids.
Your tour guide will take you through the valley temple of king Kafre where his body was mummified after his death also to have a closer look at the Great Sphinx of Giza, it is a limestone statue of mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre. the human head represents the human wisdom while the lion’s body demonstrates the strength of the king. Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks.
Later will drive to Sakkara where the first pyramid ever was built, the step pyramid of king joser in Sakkara you will have a nice walk to see the step pyramid , many beautifully colored tombs from old kingdom .also you can enter pyramids there with extra ticket for the step pyramid or free for others. Finally will visit the amazing museum of Imhotep.
Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more like a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. it was the first capital ever in the ancient world. there an open museum there contains all the objects which was found during excavating the ancient city.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Private Full-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, Memphis and the Sphinx
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- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entry fees to Giza pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis
- Egyptologist tour guide from the pick up until the drop off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt private day tours.
- 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 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.