8 Hours Full day tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur
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Enjoy an enriching exploration of Egypt's best preserved architectural wonders on an 8-hour full day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur. Experienced local guide on site will provide detailed commentaries on these ancient structures and the rich history of Egypt. The iconic Giza Pyramids, the awe-inspiring Sphinx and the extensive Memphis open-air museum come alive under their lighthearted narration. Discover the fascinating Step Pyramid at Sakkara and revel in the marvel of the Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur. Our tour promises to delight you with deeply rooted antiquity and transformational history lessons in a fun and engaging way.
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Itinerary
starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo/Giza By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will 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.
The only completely preserved portrait of the king is a three-inch high ivory figurine found in a temple ruin of a later period at Abydos in 1903. All other reliefs and statues were found in fragments, and many buildings of Khufu are lost. Everything known about Khufu comes from inscriptions in his necropolis at Giza and later documents. For example, Khufu is the main character noted in the Westcar Papyrus from the 13th dynasty.
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. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,
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.
then The Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
The Giza Plateau is a limestone plateau in Giza, Egypt, the site of the Fourth Dynasty Giza pyramid complex, which includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. It forms the northernmost part of the 16,000 ha Pyramid Fields in the Western Desert edge of the Nile Valley that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Memphis and its Necropolis. The plateau is elevated approximately 60 meters above sea-level.
Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area 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 2613–2589 BCE
Then Visit 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
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.
Enhance your home decor with the magnificent Pyramid of Unas replica. This stunning piece features intricate detailing and a striking design that will add a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, this pyramid is a perfect addition to any collector's display or history enthusiast's collection. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.
The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt. It is the second known pyramid containing pyramid texts.
Then Visit Memphis City, 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 .(1 hr time Spent) At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
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Pickup Locations & Times
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name
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Important Information
- 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
- Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government
Reviews(42)
Seeing the pyramids was amazing! The tour experience was average though. Would prefer it the communication with the operator or the activity plan was clearer. The saqqara was great, but entering Dashur pyramid wasn’t worth it, even if it’s free. Also, stopping by every stores for shopping pitfalls were a waste of time. We didn’t really need to stop by the alabaster store, for example. Also, the carriage ride to the pyramid viewpoint wasn’t included in the tour.
We started with a problem, but our guide, Sem, managed to fix things and made our day a pleasant one! Thanks, Sem, great job!
Our trip with Mahmoud was excellent. He was kind helpful and informative. The driver was also polite and careful.
My mom had it on her bucket list for years to see the pyramids in Egypt. She loved this tour. She was very happy the whole time and our duo of Mirna and Muhammad (tour guide and driver) were great. They were very polite and kind. They both have good hearts and Mirna isn’t afraid to tell the vendors when they are wrong. It was a full day tour and had great variety. As for the locations I would give a huge warning that if you aren’t an active person or have asthma or heart issues, I wouldn’t recommend going into Dashur. This is a good tour that includes many sites, I recommend choosing the lunch option, it is light with grilled meat, a variety of side dishes from salads to pastas. I would say all the shop stops that work with the tour company are a pricey but it’s a good experience to go to. And although of course they would like to make a sale, they are not pushy. Mirna Mae’s sure of that. I say it’s worth the money for the tour. You aren’t going up close or inside for all the pyramids, so if that’s what you are hoping then this isn’t for you.
It was not a great experience with Emo Tours due to very bad planning...For this 8 hour tour, the guide need to complete each location on time ( less talk and more exploring ! ). The best schedule is to complete Giza pyramids, Sakkara and break for lunch in Sakkara. Then continue Dahshur and finish with Memphis. Our guide got it completely wrong and we ended up having lunch at 4 pm !! ( and we started our tour at 7 am ). It was so tiring and the guide just won't listen ( I had exactly the same tour 5 years ago with Emo Tours and it was fantastic !! ). The guide was knowledgeable but pathetic on managing time !
I did 3 tours total with EMO. All day pyramids, Saqarra, and Memphis tour. All day Citadel, museum, and old Cairo tour. And the evening Khan el Khalili, Cairo Tower, and el Moez street tour. And, Mahran, Mohamed, and Nour were my drivers and guides over the 3 tours. I am a solo traveling female and on every tour I felt safe, taken care of, and that it was important that I have the best experience. I was able to learn so much history and culture in each tour and so grateful for the experiences I had. EMO was great with communication and were very reliable. I have only excellent things to say about EMO, their guides and drivers, and the tours offered.
Excellent day out with wonderful service and attention from Mohamed and Mohamed (driver and guide). Nothing was too much trouble and time at each site was at your pleasure. Lunch in Cairo before heading out into the countryside was great and filling. Plenty of fluid stops and pit stops. Great explanations to what we were seeing and the best way to enter the tombs, etc.
Menna Halim is the smartest and sweetest tour guide in Cairo. I highly recommend requesting her if your in Cairo and are looking to see the sights and learn ancient Egyptian history from a beautiful and charming guide. *****FIVE PLUS STAR RATING *****
Great tour, very easy to organise and super friendly, knowledgeable guide in Ahmed Essam. He knew all the best things to do at each location and we were very well looked after. Punctual and very nice car, safe driving. We took our two young kids and had a brilliant time. Detour to the papyrus shop was good, nobody was pushy, nice atmosphere. Very good lunch included.
Dear Valued Guest, In this time of gratitude, we give thanks for you. We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us. Counting you among our customers is something for which we are especially grateful. So On behalf of all of us at EMO TOURS EGYPT, We wish you a good day ,Thank you so much. Sincerely, EMO TOURS EGYPT
Guide Haey is very friendly, always very attentive to our requests and very resolute. Highly recommended. We will certainly repeat
