Cairo Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis Private Tour
5.0
(121)
🕑 8 hours
Free cancellation
Say goodbye to camel touts and pushy hawkers and hello to your personal Egyptologist on this action-packed ancient Egyptian history tour. Start in Giza, with the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the temple where the priests mummified King Khufu. Move on to Saqqara, home of the first true pyramid, then finish at the site of ancient Memphis, with its mighty statues. Please note: This door-to-door private tour excludes entrance fees.
Languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
📍Giza Plateau, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
🏢Operated by Emo Tours Egypt
Highlights
- ✓Check off Cairo’s three top ancient Egyptian attractions in one day
- ✓Enjoy a masterclass in ancient history from your private Egyptologist guide
- ✓Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers
- ✓Stave off hunger pangs with an included lunch of Egyptian koshari
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
- ✓starts At 8:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your Giza Full Day Tour Visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops ,Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.(2.30 Hrs time Spent )
- ✓Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
- ✓Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860.
- ✓Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
- ✓The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre.[7] During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers
- ✓Then Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs)
- ✓The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.
- ✓The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
- ✓The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.
- ✓Then continue your day tour to Memphis City that was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .(1hr) At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- ✓Guide on site ( if option selected )
- ✓Entry Fees ( if option selected )
- ✓Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food)( if option selected )
- ✓Bottle of water
What's not included
- ✓Tipping
- ✓Personal Items
- ✓Sun hat for sun protection
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entry fees includes basic area only
You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 53.00
Cairo Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis Private Tour
5.0
(121)
🕑 8 hours
Free cancellation
Say goodbye to camel touts and pushy hawkers and hello to your personal Egyptologist on this action-packed ancient Egyptian history tour. Start in Giza, with the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the temple where the priests mummified King Khufu. Move on to Saqqara, home of the first true pyramid, then finish at the site of ancient Memphis, with its mighty statues. Please note: This door-to-door private tour excludes entrance fees.
Languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
📍Giza Plateau, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
🏢Operated by Emo Tours Egypt
Highlights
- ✓Check off Cairo’s three top ancient Egyptian attractions in one day
- ✓Enjoy a masterclass in ancient history from your private Egyptologist guide
- ✓Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers
- ✓Stave off hunger pangs with an included lunch of Egyptian koshari
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
- ✓starts At 8:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your Giza Full Day Tour Visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops ,Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.(2.30 Hrs time Spent )
- ✓Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.
- ✓Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860.
- ✓Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.
- ✓The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre.[7] During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers
- ✓Then Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs)
- ✓The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.
- ✓The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
- ✓The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.
- ✓Then continue your day tour to Memphis City that was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .(1hr) At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- ✓Guide on site ( if option selected )
- ✓Entry Fees ( if option selected )
- ✓Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food)( if option selected )
- ✓Bottle of water
What's not included
- ✓Tipping
- ✓Personal Items
- ✓Sun hat for sun protection
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entry fees includes basic area only
You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 53.00