A day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara offers a fascinating journey through ancient Egyptian history. Here is the itinerary for your day
Giza Pyramids:
Start your day early to avoid the crowds and the heat.
Explore the Giza Plateau, home to the great Pyramids of Giza Khufu (Cheops)
Khafre (Chephren)
and Menkaure.
Don’t forget to marvel at the Sphinx, a colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a Pharaoh.
Camel or Horse Ride
Consider taking a camel or horse ride around the pyramids for a unique perspective and a memorable experience.
Lunch:
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant near the pyramids.
Memphis:
After lunch, head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.see the remains of the old capital and old templs for the old local god
Explore the open-air Memphis Museum and see the colossal statue of Ramesses II.
Sakkara is an open book for the Egyptian history you can see tombs and objects from diffrant dynasties in Egyptian history also greeck and roman
Sakkara is an old necropolis and the site of the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the oldest pyramid in Egypt.
Explore the complex, including the Imhotep Museum, which houses artifacts from the site.
Our guide who can provide insights into the history and significance of each site.
Comfortable Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing and footwear as you’ll be doing a fair amount of walking.
Water and Sunscreen will provided all trip, and apply sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
Camera: Don’t forget your camera to capture the breathtaking views and historical sites.
“Why did we choose those sights?”
Memphis
Memphis was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom and now serves as an open-air museum. It is home to numerous statues and artifacts, including the Alabaster Sphinx and the colossal statue of Ramesses II.
sakkara
sakkara is a famous site in Egypt, known for the Step Pyramid of Djoser. It is one of the earliest pyramids and considered a prototype for later pyramids. The architect behind the pyramid was Imhotep. Saqqara also has a necropolis that contains tombs and mastabas, which are flat-topped, rectangular structures decorated with intricate hieroglyphics and reliefs. Additionally, the Imhotep Museum is dedicated to the architect of the Step Pyramid. It showcases artifacts and information related to the development of pyramid architecture..
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, especially if you plan to explore the pyramids and archaeological sites.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water, as the Egyptian sun can be intense..
- Check the opening hours and any entry requirements for the sites you plan to visit.
This trip offers a fascinating journey through the ancient wonders of Egypt, providing insights into the country’s rich history and architectural achievements.
What I can see in this trip?
At the end of the tour to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur, expert tour guide will take you to Dahshur one of the most interesting archeological sites from ancient Egypt where you going to see the pyramids of king Senfru the founder of the 4th dynasty and the age of the pyramids ( the old kingdom). The Red Pyramid, which is the highest in Dahshur necropolis and the third largest ancient Egyptian pyramid, size of this pyramid is only beaten by the Great Pyramid and Khafra’s pyramid. You will also visit the Bent Pyramid, this was the second pyramid built by Snefru. The ancient Egyptians did not call this pyramid the “Bent Pyramid”, their name was both “Sneferu is Shining in the South” and “The Southern Shining Pyramid”.
Cairo Day Tours include:-
- daily transportation services from any hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Access to the archeological sites during the Giza Pyramids tour
- enter the museum in Memphis as well as the site of Saqqara
- the pyramids from inside in
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle arranged by Cairo Top Tours.
- Bottled water and soft drink are included aboard the vehicle during your Egypt Day Tours.
- Shopping tours in Cairo during all Cairo Trips. (Upon request).
- Any taxes to be charged are covered within the prices.
What is Excluded?
- Extra sites like Abu Sir, Abu Gorab, or any other places not listed in our Cairo day Tours program.
- The access inside the Serapum or the Step-Pyramid from inside.
- Beverage during meals is excluded.
- Tipping is a matter of appreciation we recommend if you think it’s worth it during your Egypt tours.
