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Full-Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

5.0(1)Cairo1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Discover plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BC. Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza See the hidden sights with a professional archaeological guide Beat the crowds, with admission included so you don't have to queue Travel in comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicles between sites

Tour Options

Full-Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included180 min

The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.They were popularised in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is by far the oldest of the ancient Wonders and the only one still in existence.

Admission included30 min

The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre. Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC).

Admission included30 min

Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.

Admission included30 min

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,

Admission included30 min

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Admission included120 min

Then Continue your day tour to 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.(2 hrs)

Admission included60 min

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Highlights

Private transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Tipping
Personal Items

Pickup Locations & Times

You will find a guide waiting at the hotel holding a sign with your name on it

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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jewerelm
March 5, 2024
Unforgettable

My first trip couldn’t have been any better! I was a little anxious about traveling to a foreign country alone for the first time. All that immediately went away the moment I met Ahmed. Good spirited man, he picked me up from the airport and took me on private tours for the next four days. The experience was unbelievable and I learned so much about the culture. I was genuinely made to feel like family by these guys, so writing a review is the least I can do for them. I can’t express my gratitude enough and every chance I get I’ll be recommending their services.

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