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

Highlights:

• Giza Pyramids: Witness the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure and the enigmatic Sphinx.

• Oldest Pyramid: Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest known pyramid in Egypt (built 2650 B.C.).

• Ancient Capital: Visit Memphis, the former capital, and view artifacts, including the colossal fallen statue of Ramses II.

• Private Guidance: Enjoy the insight of a private Egyptologist guide for a fascinating introduction to each site.

• Optional Activities: Choose to enter a pyramid (additional cost), take a camel ride (additional cost), or visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional).

Itinerary:

My Egypt Travel presents this opportunity to step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on this private tour to the Giza Pyramids, the necropolis of Saqqara, and the former capital, Memphis. Your own private Egyptologist guide will lead the way on this private tour, beginning with your pickup from your hotel.

The tour starts at the Giza Plateau, only around 30 minutes from Cairo. Your private Egyptologist guide will provide a fascinating introduction to the three great pyramids: Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you, or to take a camel ride (additional cost). After visiting the pyramids, you’ll continue across the plateau for a perfect photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, for thousands of years the enigmatic symbol of Egypt. Also in Giza, you may visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the remarkably well-preserved funerary boat of Khufu.

Your next stop is Saqqara, home of Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the famous Step Pyramid built in 2650 B.C. Your guide will provide a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid and you’ll have free time to walk around its perimeter.

Your final stop is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will see artifacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the colossal fallen statue of Ramses II. Before concluding the tour, you will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Included:

• Meet & greet at airports and all assistance during stay
• All transfers by A/C vehicle
• All entrance fees per itinerary
• Egyptologist tour guide
• lunch during tours
• All taxes and service charges

Excluded:

• Entry visa to Egypt Optional tours or activities
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Tipping