Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, with private tour guide [175595P9]
See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on this guided, private, day tour. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, a large half-human, half-lion statue, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. Also, take a ride on a camel for a view of more pyramids along the Giza plateau at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Sure, you will visit and explore Saqqara to see the step pyramid the oldest stone building ever, see the colored tombs, go inside pyramid of king Teti to see the Hieroglyphic text which is written to protect the king during his underground journey to the east, then drive south to see the first capital city of ancient Egypt the one founded 3200 BC. All entrance fees plus lunch and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Camel ride for around 20 minutes (Based on the selected price option)
- Lunch (Based on the selected price option)
- Entry fees of the sites (Based on the selected price option)
- All taxes and service charge
- Skip lines of getting the site tickets
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Our guide will pick you up at your requested location to start your Journey across Cairo. The tour will start by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza and visit the panoramic area where you can enjoy amazing short camel ride then you will visit the Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre, where is the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. Time spent in each place is flexible according to the customers.
- Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.(Please note that entering the pyramid from inside require special ticket , your will be happy to assist).
- The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. (Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket, your guide will be happy to assist).
- The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 9000 kilometers away from Giza
- Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 10 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view
- With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our guide.
- After lunch you will start amazing Journey through the villages to one of the most important archeological site in Egypt Sakkara to see the oldest pyramid ever built in our planet and the tombs around , possibility to enter some pyramids for free.
- The oldest stone structure in the entire world is the step pyramid of king Djoser dates back to 2670 BC, the pyramid is a part from huge complex (Colonnaded Entrance -Sed Festival complex- Enclosure wall, North and south Pavilions, Southern Tomb and thousands of tombs around) With your advanced tour guide you will know a lot more about king Djoser, his talented architect Imhotep and the new discoveries in Saqqara. (Please note that entering the pyramid or the southern tomb needs special ticket) guide will be happy to assist.
- Then, the tour continues by visiting the city that once was the ancient Capital of Egypt, Memphis city. This city holds both the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx and lots of ruins around. Memphis city was the center of power to the Old Kingdom (2686 BC) of Ancient Egypt, and the home to the pharaohs that raised the pyramids.
- Special Museum for the very famous Statue for King Ramesses the great 1279 BC. A huge limestone statue in amazing condition. Ramesses the great ruled the Egyptian empire for about 67 Years.
