Giza Pyramids Sakkara and Dahshur
Description
A cairo day tour to the most remarkable ancient sites in the area the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Dahshur and Sakkara. The tour will allow you to track the evolution of the building of the Pyramids. Starting with Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid with its informal structure and the Red Pyramid which is one of the mighty great Pyramids that is less visited by tourists. In Sakkara you will see the first attempt to build a pyramid in a step like shape demonstrated in step pyramid of King Djoser. Then you will explore the Pyramids of Giza with its end shape of the pyramids and its huge structure and see the Sphinx.
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Itinerary
A day tour to Pyramids of Giza Dhashur and Sakkara is a day designed to explore the evolution of the building of Pyramids. You will stop at the Pyramids of Giza one of the wonders of ancient world and see these massive structures which were used as tombs for the Pharaohs. You will see the three Pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren and Mykeronis and the Sphinx.
Dashur is not as popular among tourists as, say, Giza with the great pyramids. Nevertheless, there is something to see. Dashur is located about 30 km from Cairo and therefore, if you have an excursion to the Egyptian capital, it is worth stopping by here. Dashur is famous for its pyramids built during the reign of the great pharaoh Snofru. By the way, scientists consider these structures to be the first tombs in the history of the king, erected according to new types of structures. Another attraction in Dahshur is the Bent Pyramid got its name due to the irregular shape. At its construction, the builders for some reason changed the angle of the faces. Perhaps the Egyptians simply made a mistake, but historians attribute this construction move to the architects' concern for the strength and durability of the pyramid. The main thing, one can say, is the “revolutionary” difference between the Dashur Broken Pyramid and other Egyptian structures in that it has two entrances - the “traditional” northern one and almost no southern one.
Pharaoh Djoser from the III dynasty was the first of the Egyptian pharaohs to build a tomb in Saqqara. Before him, all the pharaohs were buried in the city of Abydos. He erected the first pyramid in Egypt, which has been preserved here to this day. It is Joser's step pyramid that is the main local attraction.
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Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(25)
Great tour with Martina to the pyramids and GEM
We booked all our travel and guides through Deluxe travel. We did a full itinerary and Hassan was continuously on standby if we wanted to change or add something to our program. All drivers were on time and very enthousiastic guides in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan. Would highly recommend if you want a no hassle trip in Egypt to see all the sites.
We waited for the driver for 40 minutes, but he didn't show up. There was no response on WhatsApp. Then they called (60 minutes into the tour) and said he was waiting for us. Haha.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify the situation. Your reservation was for private transportation with a dedicated driver. In accordance with downtown Cairo’s strict parking and waiting regulations, we provided instructions in advance to meet the vehicle at the designated pickup point at the scheduled time. Our driver arrived punctually; however, due to an unexpected issue with a traffic officer, he was briefly prevented from remaining in the pickup area, which appears to have contributed to the misunderstanding. Our team attempted to reach you during this time, and once communication was established, you advised that you no longer wished to proceed with the service. In respect of your decision, a full refund was issued immediately. We always strive to deliver reliable and professional service, and we regret that circumstances on this occasion did not reflect our usual standards. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you under better conditions in the future
Highly recommend this tour. Seeing the different styles of pyramids and learning about the evolution and culture was incredible. We had the option to go into some tombs and pyramids as well. Having a guide and driver made things so much easier. Our guide, Mo, was knowledgeable, personable, and fun - we definitely enjoyed our adventure with him.
Our Tour Guide: Mohamed Gomaa was an outstanding guide that explained the history of Egypt, the Pyramids, and the civilization. He is very knowledgeable, can answer any question in detail and made sure we had an amazing experience. Our driver Ehab ensured we were safe and got to our destinations as planned. I would recommend this tour & team for your next experience.
I had received mixed reviews about going on this particular tour. We heard there wasn't much to see but in reality, I wished we had started with this one. It would have made the rest of our Egypt tour make more sense. And we have been everywhere. Zizou was very knowledgeable and through in his explanations. Very glad we went. I would sign up with him again if I return.
Everything to do with this tour was faultless - including initial communication, on the day arrangements and timing. Our driver Omar was excellent and Zizou, our brilliant guide, was endlessly fascinating (he is a qualified Egyptologist with a masters degree in hieroglyphics!). He brought the history of the Old Kingdom alive for us through his explanations and storytelling. If you are lucky enough to get Zizou as your guide you will not be disappointed.
We had an amazing day exploring the pyramids with Hosni our guide. Our itinerary was flexible and Hosni was able to plan a tour that covered all the sites we wanted to see. Our day was enriched by our guide’s historical knowledge and ability to explain past events. A delicious lunch was included. Mohammed our driver was excellent too.
Zizou was the perfect guide for our first visit to Egypt. His extensive knowledge of the history, language and legends made the pyramids and temples come to life. We had a wonderful time and are already planning to come back and learn more.
Visited Sakkara, Dahshour and Memphis. The trip was managed well. Mr. Zizou was a great guide. He explained things really well.
