Cairo Trip Overview
Admire the magnificent pyramids of Giza. After discovering these centuries-old tombs and the Sphinx, drive out of Giza into the countryside near Cairo to reach the Sakkara Step Pyramid, an extraordinary stepped tomb known as the oldest pyramid in Egypt, continue to Memphis to discover the ruins of the ancient Egyptian capital, including a giant statue of Ramses II. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, move around Memphis, and visit the enigmatic Sphinx in the ancient capital of Egypt
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Admire the magnificent pyramids of Giza. After discovering these centuries-old tombs and the Sphinx, drive out of Giza into the countryside near Cairo to reach the Sakkara Step Pyramid, an extraordinary stepped tomb known as the oldest pyramid in Egypt, continue to Memphis to discover the ruins of the ancient Egyptian capital, including a giant statue of Ramses II. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, move around Memphis, and visit the enigmatic Sphinx in the ancient capital of Egypt
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Giza Plateau |
The Giza Plateau is only around 30 minutes from Cairo, where your trained Egyptologist guide will provide you with a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids: Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost) or take a camel ride (additional cost). After visiting the pyramids, you will continue across the plateau for a photoshoot of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive down the town side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, for thousands of years the enigmatic symbol of Egypt. In Giza, you can also visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), which houses the remarkably well-preserved burial boat of Khufu
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Historic Capital of Memphis |
Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will see artifacts from many of Egypt’s great rulers, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how famous works of art are made
Sakkara pyramid |
Sakkara, home of the oldest pyramid in Egypt, built in 2650 BC. Your guide will provide you with a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid, and you will have free time to walk around.
Duration: 3 hours
