Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara Pyramid and Memphis

Overview

Brace yourself to go back in time for about 5000 years ago, to pass by the site of the 1st capital of Upper & Lower Egypt “Memphis”. Then proceed to visit the 1st stone construction in Egypt ”The Step Pyramid of Sakkara”, where the idea of the pyramid came from. We also visit the site of the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycrenos, which is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. And to see the Sphinx , The steadfast guard of the land of Pharaohs, carved from one solid piece of limestone.

Itinerary

1. Pyramides de Saqqarah

   Sakkara Step Pyramid, Egypt’s oldest and first pyramid to be ever built. Dedicated to king Djoser and designed by the architect Imhotep.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

2. Step Pyramid of Djoser

   The oldest stone construction in Egypt dating back to 2700 B.C. and dedicated to king Djoser the founder of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

   · 15 min

3. Nécropole de Gizeh

   Pyramids (Giza Plateau): the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mycrenos which is considered one of the seven wonders of the world & the Sphinx , The steadfast guard of the land of Pharaohs, carved from one solid piece of limestone.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

4. Grande pyramide de Khéops

   The largest Pyramid in Giza,dedicated to king Khufu,The Pyramid is estimated to built of about 2,300,000 limestone blocks,and it reaches a height of about 139 m.

   · 20 min

5. Pyramid of Khafre

   The 2nd tallest Pyramid after Khufu's Pyramid.Dedicated to King Khafre the son of Khufu.It reaches a height of about 136m.

   · 10 min

6. Plateau de Gizeh

   After seeing the 1st two Pyramids, we will go up to the Plateau so we get to see the full 3 Pyramids aligned together and take some really good pictures.

   · 20 min

7. Sphinx

   Get ready to see the largest Sphinx that we have in Egypt,dedicated to king Khafre.To know the significance and the story behind it .

   · 20 min· Admission included

8. Le Caire

   Drop you off at your hotel.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick up from Cairo downtown hotels and Giza Pyramids area hotels, but extra charges will apply If you're residing in New Cairo (5th Settlement), New administrative Capital, Airport road hotels and 6th October city hotels

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The listed prices are for pick up from Downtown Cairo and Giza hotels ONLY. New Cairo (5th Settlement), New administrative Capital, Airport road hotels and 6th October city hotels extra charge will apply.
• NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BACKPACKERS
• This is a travel/tour service, not Uber or Taxi
• Read Options Carefully and which Pyramids Tour you're selecting.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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