Cairo Trip Overview
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to Witness the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day
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Duration: 4 to 7 minutes
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and then the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to Witness the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day
Stop At: Giza Necropolis, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
At 8.00 am you will be picked up by a professional tour guide to visit the Sphinx and the famous pyramids in Giza. An archaeologist will explain the fascinating history of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
You will then visit Saqqara Pyramids the world’s oldest monumental masonry structure, the unique pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara is part of a mortuary complex for the 3rd Dynasty king Djoser. Created by the architect Imhotep, it is a unique stepped pyramid with 6 tiers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Continue driving to Memphis, that was founded by the pharaoh Menes around 3000 BC. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
Then you will be driven to Dahshour Bent pyramid and the famous Red Pyramid that is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613-2589BCE .Then you can enjoy an Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant, after that you will be driven back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
