Cairo Trip Overview
See three of Cairo’s top archaeological wonders in a day—on this private tour. Admire Giza’s Pyramids and Great Sphinx; view Sakkara’s Step Pyramid, and then head for Memphis, a ruined capital of ancient Egypt. The tour includes Cairo or Giza hotel pickup and drop-off for ease
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
See three of Cairo’s top archaeological wonders in a day—on this private tour. Admire Giza’s Pyramids and Great Sphinx; view Sakkara’s Step Pyramid, and then head for Memphis, a ruined capital of ancient Egypt. The tour includes Cairo or Giza hotel pickup and drop-off for ease
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
You will pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you will start the day by visiting Giza plateau where you will see the Pyramids of Cheops “Khufu”, the only remaining of the seven wonders of the ancient world, then move on to visit Chephren, Mykerinus pyramids and 6 queen pyramids. Then move on to the Valley Temple of Chefren and the Sphinx that has the head of a pharaoh with the lion’s body to combine between the mental and physical power of the pharaoh.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Your next stop is the Sakkara necropolis, home to the world’s oldest major stone structure. Your guide will provide the history of the famous Step Pyramid built by the engineer Imhotep in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. You will then proceed to the Necropolis of Sakkara, the Mastabas of Ti and Prince Ptahotep. Your final stop is Memphis, which is the ancient capital of Egypt. In Memphis, you will see artefacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You
some local shops if you need , optional stop for lunch then back to hotel .
Duration: 3 hours
