This exclusive tour offers the chance to discover Memphis, the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, along with its significant burial grounds and pyramid sites, including Giza and Saqqara.
This exclusive tour offers the chance to discover Memphis, the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, along with its significant burial grounds and pyramid sites, including Giza and Saqqara.
- Pyramids of Giza - This comprehensive day tour includes a visit to Egypt’s oldest capital, Memphis, dating back to 3200 B.C. Today, Memphis is known as Mit Rahina, a quaint village. Here, you will explore its museum, which houses a colossal limestone statue of King Ramesses II, originally 40ft (13m) tall, now 33ft (10.5m). Additionally, marvel at…
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Pyramids of Giza - This comprehensive day tour includes a visit to Egypt’s oldest capital, Memphis, dating back to 3200 B.C. Today, Memphis is known as Mit Rahina, a quaint village. Here, you will explore its museum, which houses a colossal limestone statue of King Ramesses II, originally 40ft (13m) tall, now 33ft (10.5m). Additionally, marvel at the enormous alabaster sphinx, the largest alabaster piece ever found in Egypt, weighing approximately 80 tons and dating back to the New Kingdom (around 1400 B.C.).
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Great Sphinx - Discover the iconic Great Sphinx of Egypt.
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Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Visit Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser (2700 B.C.), the oldest complete stone building in history. This pyramid marks the transition from the mastaba, the earliest form of royal tombs made of mud brick, to the true pyramid. After exploring the Step Pyramid complex, walk through the causeway of King Unas’s complex (circa 2300 B.C.), adorned with remnants of paintings and reliefs. Then, delve into the interior of King Teti’s pyramid to admire the Pyramid Texts, the oldest religious texts known. Continue your historical journey by visiting the tomb of Kagemni, a nobleman from 2300 B.C.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with views of the Giza pyramids and sphinx.
- Mit Rahina Museum - The day’s highlight awaits on the Giza plateau with a visit to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops (2500 B.C.), the sole surviving wonder of the ancient world’s seven wonders. Proceed to the panorama, the plateau’s highest point, perfect for capturing stunning photos and embarking on a 30-minute camel ride around the pyramids. Here, you can view the pyramids of Cheops, his son Chephren, and grandson Mycerinus, along with the smaller Queens’ pyramids.
Descend the plateau to explore the Valley Temple of King Chephren and the Great Sphinx.
At the tour’s conclusion, you will be transported back to your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees (all inclusive option)
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- 30-minute Camel ride around Giza Pyramid (all inclusive option)
- Local lunch with pyramid view (all inclusive option)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees (all inclusive option)
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- 30-minute Camel ride around Giza Pyramid (all inclusive option)
- Local lunch with pyramid view (all inclusive option)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
