Dahshur Pyramid Memphis And Sakkara Half Day Tour
Description
Embark on a half-day journey through Egypt's ancient wonders. Discover the enigmatic Dahshur Pyramids, including the unique Bent Pyramid and the towering Red Pyramid, both offering insights into pyramid evolution. Explore the historic city of Memphis, once a powerful capital, and witness the stunning artifacts like the colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid stands as a testament to ancient engineering prowess. Roam around the archaeological site, uncovering the mysteries of Egypt's early dynastic period. This tour is a captivating expedition into the country's rich past, showcasing pyramid marvels and historical treasures in just half a day.
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Itinerary
starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting Sakkara Pyramid, 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.
The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty. It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.
The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent & 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 Memphis, 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. At the end of the Tour around 13:00 pm you will be transferred back to your Hotel
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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
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Reviews(43)
Aladdin was a thorough and awesome tour guide. He took the time to answer any questions we had and even added a little fun trivia. There was never a dull moment with him and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned so much.
Comfortable, excellent value for money Safe and educational. Karin and his driver are exceptional. Very good hosts.
Nice experience! The guide was incredible, correct explanations, really dedicated to us. The best option to meet the old pyramids
Consistent with my expectations. The driver was nice and I was able to make the visits I wanted.
それぞれの場所が絶対に車がいるレベルで離れているので、こちらのツアーを利用して良かったです。写真を撮ってくれたり、チケットを買うのもサポートしてくださりました。１つ星を減らしたのは、レビューを強要されることです。絶対に今ここで書くようにと圧をかけられ、正直疲れているので不快でした。Emo tours社の他のツアーにも参加しましたが、そちらでもその場でのレビューを強要されたので、会社ぐるみで組織的に行なっているようです。親切なスタッフに素晴らしいツアーなので、強要しなくても良い評価を得られると思います。 Each location is quite far apart and definitely requires a car, so I’m glad we chose this tour. They helped us take photos and supported us with buying tickets as well. The reason I deducted one star is because we were pressured to write a review. We were strongly urged to write it on the spot, and to be honest, we were tired and felt uncomfortable. We also joined other tours operated by Emo Tours, and we were asked to write a review immediately there as well, so it seems to be something the company systematically encourages. The staff were kind and the tour itself was wonderful, so I believe they would receive good reviews even without pressuring customers.
The guide Sam picked us up at the hotel by private car (the driver drove quite well). Great conversationalist but very poorly prepared: he did not tell us anything that we could not find on the Internet, among other things with many mistakes (one of them, the sphinx of Memphis alabaster with the effigy of Akhenaten is not alabaster and represents Ramses!) and every time we asked a question for further information he deflected the speech, pretending not to understand, despite speaking perfect Italian. The purpose of these visits is to discover new things and in this case it was completely disregarded. With a different and more prepared guide it would certainly have been much more interesting.
It is a good itinerary in terms of sites and duration. We chose the option of the included tickets and it was much better because we didn’t worry about it. However, the guidance was very mediocre. The guide, although attentive and good people, does not have much knowledge about the issues and said many inaccurate facts that we had to review online.
Our half day tour included visitors of the sites of Saqqarah, Dahshur and Memphis. We were accompanied by a guide and a driver, who didn't try to sell us anything or change the program in any way. Our guide was knowledgeable and had a good command of English. The driver was one of the best we met in Egypt.
My husband and I just had the most amazing day visiting Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis. We were picked up from our hotel at the agreed time, visited the three sites, plus a papyrus museum and an oil and essence boutique. Nice buffet lunch with view to the Giza pyramids. Our private guide Menna and our driver Abdallah were simply amazing, flexible, understanding and easygoing! Best choice to discover Egypt!
Had a great time on the tour! The driver was punctual and professional. And the tour was well-organized. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt’s ancient wonders beyond the usual spots!
