Memphis, Sphinx & Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara 8-Hour Tour
Highlights
Giza, Saqqara
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Make a quick visit to the Pyramid of Giza that comprises the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus on this 8-hour tour. Travel to the Sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a Pharoah and the body of a lion. See the vast burial grounds of Saqqara and visit the Step pyramid of Djoser located in the necropolis of Saqqara. End the tour with a visit to Memphis, the first pharaonic capital of Egypt.
Itinerary
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Memphis Highlights & Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara Tour
- Pick up from the hotel at 7:00 am.
Travel to one of the most ancient parts of the city, the Saqqara complex.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the first pyramid ever built, marking a major evolution in funerary construction, moving from a simple mastaba to this pyramidal shape.
- Visit the Mastaba tombs of the nobles to see how the daily life activities of the ancient Egyptians presented on the walls of these tombs.
- Discover the documentation of the fauna and flora of the old kingdom that are depicted in the tombs of the nobles.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to visit the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure.
Move to the Sphinx, the legendary guardian, situated near the pyramid of King Chephren.
Proceed to Memphis, the ancient capital of old Egypt, founded by King Menes and see the Statue of Ramses II and alabaster sphinx.
Return to the hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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