Day TourGiza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis and Saqqara

Day TourGiza Pyramids Sphinx Memphis and Saqqara

The Giza Pyramids are a must-see in Egypt, but far less visited are the nearby sites of Memphis and Saqqara (Sakkara), where you’ll find the remains of an ancient city and a pyramid that revolutionized Egyptian building styles. Combine the three fascinating destinations for a deeper look at the ancient world; exploring with a private guide gives you the flexibility to discover each destination at your own pace.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt

Around Cairo Your Egyptologist guide will meet you at your Cairo or Giza hotel at 8am in an air-conditioned vehicle Giza Pyramids. Admire the three vast pyramids of the kings and the several smaller pyramids that were tombs of the queens: if you'd like to climb inside the Great Pyramid or see King Khufu's solar boat, your guide can arrange this for an additional charge. Stroll out into the sands and scramble aboard a camel for a 20-minute ride on the famous 'ship of the desert', before discovering the Valley Temple and the iconic Sphinx. lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the pyramids.


Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Cairo 11655 Egypt

you'll drive to Saqqara, to see the Pyramid of Djoser, probably Egypt's oldest pyramid, enter the pyramid of Teti to see the pyramid texts, and admire the stunning reliefs in the tombs of the nobles
continue to Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. View the UNESCO-listed sculptures and ruins in its outdoor museum, and behold the star turn: a spectacularly large, fallen statue of Ramses II.


Duration: 4 hours