2-Day Ancient Egypt Tour: Explore Pyramids, Museums, and Memphis City

Embark on a thrilling 2-day tour of Cairo and immerse yourself in the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Explore the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx, marvel at the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, and visit the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser in Memphis City.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Pyramids, The Egyptian Museum and old Cairo Tour

Pyramids of Giza - A representative will pick you up from your hotel to explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. The tour continues with a visit to the Great Sphinx, dating back to the era of Chephren, and includes a stop at the Valley Temple associated with the pyramid of Chephren. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Egyptian Museum - Next, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum boasts a rare collection of 5000 years of art, the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art globally, with over 250,000 genuine artifacts on display. The tour then proceeds to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga. You will be transferred back to your hotel afterward.

Meals: Lunch

Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshur

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - At 08:00 AM, a representative will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Zoser. Saqqara is home to numerous pyramids, including the Pyramid of Djoser (also known as the Step Tomb) and several mastaba tombs, located about 30 km (19 mi) south of modern Cairo.

Dahshur lake - Continue to Dahshur to explore the interior of the Red Pyramid, the oldest true pyramid in history, and view the Bent Pyramid, the best-preserved pyramid. Dahshur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated on the Western Desert plateau at the edge of the cultivated plain.

Memphis and Sakkara - Afterward, transfer to Memphis, founded by King Menes and the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Memphis was a cultural and political hub for over 3000 years and the first capital of Egypt. Here, you can see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Meals: Lunch

For pick-up/drop-off from Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City, an additional cost will apply.

What's Included
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Shopping tour in Cairo
  • Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Accommodation.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping
  • Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-day journey through Cairo and delve into the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Begin by marveling at the legendary Pyramids and the Sphinx, immersing yourself in an ambiance of exploration. Continue to the Egyptian Museum to witness the magnificence of Egypt’s history. Following a period of relaxation, proceed to Memphis City to observe the renowned Step Pyramid of Zoser.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Road34369438486
May 22, 2024
Amazing !! - Great ... White and black desert .. oasis great !! Attention from mohamed top of the top !! Sleeping in the dessert a complete different experience for us (first time in our lives) ..the food prepared by the 4x4 driver great !! Sandboarding .. very exciting !! We saw fauna in the dessert
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H8274imfrancisp
Aug 16, 2023
Sun pyramid tour - This tour company is excellent . Sun pyramids tour did exactly as they promised . Ahmed was our tour coordinator who took my bookings and kept tracking me till I finished my tour . Asked what I need on an everyday basis . Our super guide Mr. Medhat is a very nice and generous person who guided us even with some physical support and cool talks . He was ready to do anything to make us happy . Our driver Mr . Rage was so nice to talk to us and take us anywhere we wanted to go . The guide n driver combo is very happy go lucky and pleasing people who cares for the customers . Overall we recommend Sun pyramid tours and Great pyramids Inn hotel at a very great esteem . Professional approach all the way . Thanks to Miss. Ahmed , Mr Medhat and Me. Rege . Bye from Egypt 🙏
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Claudettas21
Aug 14, 2023
Pyramids and Cairo - We enjoyed the pyramids most of all, it is a wonderful place! Dalia guide us with her smyle and experience. Omar Saaed is a special guide for us: we visited Cairo all day long with him, tasted local food and bought spices in Khan el Khalili. He is very kind, sweet and helpful for every needs... WE LOVE HIM! thanks also to our patient driver Mahmoud. I suggest them too everybody
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