Itinerary
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids: First we drive to Sakkara, south of Cairo. Sakkara was the vast necropolis of the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and is home to the nation's oldest pyramid. Here you the chance to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the first Pyramid built and it is the world's oldest stone structure. We visit Imhotep Museum and Tombs of Mereruka and Kagemni.
- Memphis and Sakkara: We drive to Memphis, the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. Here we visit the mostly open-air Memphis Museum and see the fallen statue of Ramses II..
- Pyramids of Giza: We drive to Giza and first enjoy a camel ride around the Pyramids. Then visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinus and the enigmatic Sphinx.
Includes
- Private transportation
- Camel ride at Giza for 30 minutes
- Main entrance tickets to Giza area, Sakkara and Memphis
- Bottled water
- English Speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off (Downtown Cairo or Central Giza)
- in a local restaurant
- Gratitudes
Details
This is a private tour, including the main entrance tickets to the sights, lunch in a local restaurant and a camel ride at Giza.
In the morning pick up from your hotel in Cairo and enjoy a visit to Sakkara. Here you have the chance to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the first Pyramid built and it is the world's oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis, the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. Here we visit the mostly open-air Memphis Museum and see the fallen statue of Ramses II.. We break for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we drive to Giza and enjoy a camel ride. Then visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinus and the enigmatic Sphinx. After the tour transfer back to your hotel.
In the morning pick up from your hotel in Cairo and enjoy a visit to Sakkara. Here you have the chance to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the first Pyramid built and it is the world's oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis, the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. Here we visit the mostly open-air Memphis Museum and see the fallen statue of Ramses II.. We break for lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we drive to Giza and enjoy a camel ride. Then visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinus and the enigmatic Sphinx. After the tour transfer back to your hotel.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The duration of the tour is 6-8 hours including time to lunch and travel
