Itinerary
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids: Sakkara Step Pyramid, Egypt’s oldest and first pyramid to be ever built. Dedicated to king Djoser and designed by the architect Imhotep.
- Step Pyramid of Djoser: The oldest stone construction in Egypt dating back to 2700 B.C. and dedicated to king Djoser the founder of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
- Pyramids of Giza: Pyramids (Giza Plateau): the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycrenos which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world & the Sphinx , The steadfast guard of the land of Pharaohs, carved from one solid piece of limestone.
- Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu): The largest Pyramid in Giza,dedicated to king Khufu,The Pyramid is estimated to built of about 2,300,000 limestone blocks,and it reaches a height of about 139 m.
- Khafre's Pyramid: The 2nd tallest Pyramid after Khufu's Pyramid.Dedicated to King Khafre the son of Khufu.It reaches a height of about 136m.
- Gizeh Plateau: After seeing the 1st two Pyramids, we will go up to the Plateau so we get to see the full 3 Pyramids aligned together and take some really good pictures.
- Great Sphinx: Get ready to see the largest Sphinx that we have in Egypt,dedicated to king Khafre.To know the significance and the story behind it .
- Cairo: Drop you off at your hotel.
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entrance fees and Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Camel ride for 30 minutes
- Shopping Tours
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Tipping
Details
Brace yourself to go back in time for about 5000 years ago, to pass by the site of the 1st capital of Upper & Lower Egypt “Memphis”. Then proceed to visit the 1st stone construction in Egypt ”The Step Pyramid of Sakkara”, where the idea of the pyramid came from. We also visit the site of the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycrenos, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. And to see the Sphinx , The steadfast guard of the land of Pharaohs, carved from one solid piece of limestone. Finally, we check the Khan Khalili market and wander around its different alleys
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The listed prices are for pick up from Downtown Cairo and Giza hotels ONLY. New Cairo (5th Settlement), New administrative Capital, Airport road hotels and 6th October city hotels extra charge will apply.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BACKPACKERS
- This is a travel/tour service, not Uber or Taxi
