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Private tour: Giza pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour
Cairo
About
With our full-day tour you can enjoy and experience the best of Cairo on private tour that takes in ancient sites... We move to the first capital of Egypt Memphis y see the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx .. We visit the necropolis of Dahshour to see the Rhomboidal Pyramid and the Red pyramid of Senefru... Then we visit the oldest necropolis of Egypt and see the oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara. Then take advantage of lunch before we walk on the sand next to the pyramids of Giza and chat with the enigmatic Sphinx. All the tour with your private archaeologist guide.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Pick up from the hotel of stay and return at the end of the tour to the hotel.
Tickets for the area of the pyramids of Giza, Dahshour, Memphis and the Saqqara necropolis.
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids)(Khufu = 1500L.E. & Menkaure = 280 L.E.)
Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
Lunch
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private tour: Giza pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour
Cairo
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About
With our full-day tour you can enjoy and experience the best of Cairo on private tour that takes in ancient sites... We move to the first capital of Egypt Memphis y see the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx .. We visit the necropolis of Dahshour to see the Rhomboidal Pyramid and the Red pyramid of Senefru... Then we visit the oldest necropolis of Egypt and see the oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara. Then take advantage of lunch before we walk on the sand next to the pyramids of Giza and chat with the enigmatic Sphinx. All the tour with your private archaeologist guide.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Pick up from the hotel of stay and return at the end of the tour to the hotel.
Tickets for the area of the pyramids of Giza, Dahshour, Memphis and the Saqqara necropolis.
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids)(Khufu = 1500L.E. & Menkaure = 280 L.E.)
Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Cairo
Early in the morning (around 7:30 am) meeting with our qualified archaeologist guide to start the tour, and pick up from the hotel to start this great and magnificent tour to the first capital of
Egypt; Memphis.
45 minutes
2
The Sphinx of Memphis
Next, we will visit Memphis, one of the ancient cities and the first capital of Egypt founded in the 31st century BC. There we can see various remains such as: one of the largest statues of King Ramses II, an alabaster sphinx and more statues of the god Ptah.
30 minutes
3
Giza
Transfer from the open-air Museum of Memphis to the necropolis of Dahshour.
15 minutes
4
Pyramids of Dahshour
The visit of the Dahshour enclosure and visit its two pyramids; the rhomboid pyramid and the red pyramid. Both date from the time of King Senefru; father of King Khufu (Cheops). These pyramids are the last founded in Egypt before starting in the wonder of the world, the pyramid of Cheops. The rhomboid pyramid historically, the oldest of the two; it still has a large part of the cladding that protected it from time in limestone. South of that pyramid is the small pyramid of his wife Hetep Heres; the mother of Cheops. The other pyramid because of the iron oxide in the stone is called the red pyramid.
The enclosure has a very large and very important military base that is why you cannot take photos with strong zoom for security reasons. You can get inside the chambers of both pyramids, but they are really quite long and deep.
1 hour
5
Giza
Then you will be transferred from Dahshour necropolis to the Sakkara necropolis, where the oldest pyramid in the world is located, the pyramid known as the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser.
20 minutes
6
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
The Sakkara necropolis, where the oldest pyramid in the world is located, the pyramid known as the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, here we can also see and enjoy the reliefs on the walls of tombs of nobles of the daily life of the ancients Egyptians. They are the mastabas or tombs of high-ranking figures. We enter the pyramid of Teti, the texts of the pyramids inside the sepulchral chamber are very interesting.
1 hour and 40 minutes
7
Giza
Then transfer from Sakkara necropolis area to restaurant to have the lunch (not included in the price). and time to enjoy your delicious Egyptian foods.
1 hour and 30 minutes
8
Pyramids of Giza
We start the journey towards the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Our tour starts with a three-hour walk to enjoy a panorama that will be forever engraved in our memory. Visiting the 3 Pyramids of Giza of which date back to the Old Kingdom, 4th Dynasty. Then you will visit one of the most popular statues, the Sphinx, which is the biggest carved statue on rock from one piece of stone made by King Chephren. You will have the chance to explore one of the pyramids inside to see how the pyramids look (Not included - additional fees).
2 hours and 30 minutes
9
Cairo
Transfer from Giza area back to the hotel; departure point in the morning.