Itinerary
- Pyramids of Giza: Giza Pyramids Complex:
The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid:
It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
The Great Sphinx:
The Sphinx is the largest statue in the world, standing at 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple:
A Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one on the Giza plateau. Lunch will be served at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids: Saqqara Step Pyramid:
It is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, it dates back to the reign of King Djoser who ruled Egypt during the 27th century B.C. Saqqara step pyramid consists of 6 steps built atop one another with a height of 62m. - Memphis and Sakkara: Memphis City:
The 1st capital all over Egypt founded by "King Menes", It occupied a strategic position between Upper & Lower Egypt. Memphis was believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. Finally, we drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Includes
- All taxes & service charge
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Camel ride
- Private Tour
- Private Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Details
Day trip to the Pyramids from Cairo is a journey across the celestial boundaries of time and space to witness the most extraordinary archaeological monuments ever built in the history of humanity. Upper Egypt Tours will use its high rated service and professional staff to provide a magical day trip to the Pyramids from Cairo accompanied by a private Egyptologist tour guide and a private A/C Vehicle to witness the most famous archaeological sites in the world Giza Pyramids complex, discover Memphis city of Kings Menes, the Great Sphinx of King Chephren, then drive you back to your hotel. Make your time in Egypt filled with memories of amazement and wonder by booking this heavenly day tour across the miracles of Egypt.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
