Itinerary
- The Pyramids Of Giza: In the morning, our representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by a private A.C car to start an incredible day trip from Cairo to Pyramids, Sakkara, and Dahshour starting with:
The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory - Great Sphinx: Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt! the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, it’s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.
There have been many and different opinions about the symbol represented by the Sphinx, Old views said that it represents the wisdom of man and the strength of the lion together and these qualities were applicable to “King Khafre“. - The Pyramids Of Giza: The Valley Temple
It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant before heading to enjoy an excursion - Step Pyramid of Djoser: Saqqara step pyramid was built in the era of the third dynasty in Sakkara, Egypt. Designed by the Architect Imhotep, it consists of six layers, it is considered the first royal tomb and one of the oldest stone buildings in Egypt.
- Bent Pyramid: The Bent Pyramid, A wonderful example of early Pyramid development in Egypt. It was built by the great pharaoh Snefru and it was actually the second pyramid built by him. Bent Pyramid appears a transitional form between smooth-sided and steep-sided pyramids.
- Pyramids of Dahshour: The red pyramid is called that due to the color of its red-brown stone. The pyramid was not red at first. it was covered with a white layer of limestone. When this layer was removed, the red stones appeared, it’s located a short distance from Saqqara built in Dahshur by Pharaoh Sinifro, the father of Pharaoh Khufu. The Red Pyramid is the second-largest base among all Egyptian Pyramids.
Finally, After finishing your interesting tours, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Includes
- All taxes & service charge.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Shopping tours in Cairo.
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tips & gestures
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Details
Enjoy Great Pyramid Tour of Egypt, Step Pyramid at Sakkara and the pyramids of Dahshur, This is a journey to see the progress of ancient Egyptian building techniques across different ancient ages.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
