Private Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour with Egyptologist

Overview

Discover the Magic of Giza pyramids sphinx, saqqara and Memphis in one day Imagine standing face-to-face with one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Our expert guides will take you on an unforgettable journey through history. Marvel at the colossal Great Pyramid of Khufu Explore the mysterious Sphinx Learn about the fascinating history of these ancient wonders Don't miss this incredible opportunity to witness history firsthand , Discover the Enigmatic Djoser-Serapum Complex! Step back in time and explore the awe-inspiring Djoser-Serapum Complex in Saqqara, Egypt. This ancient necropolis is home to the world's first pyramid and the mysterious underground labyrinth dedicated to the sacred Apis bull. Uncover the secrets of the pharaohs and immerse yourself in the heart of ancient Egyptian history and the end is Memphis its the first capital in ancient Egypt and it’s open air museum nowadays where you can see Ramses the second colossal and the second largest sphinx in Egypt of Hatshepsut

What's included

Day by day

1. 01

   Stop 1

   Explore the world-famous Giza Plateau on a fascinating guided tour with your private Egyptologist guide. Your journey begins at the Great Pyramid of King Khufu the largest and most impressive of the three pyramids and the only surviving wonder of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World Learn about the incredible engineering techniques used to build this monumental structure more than 4,500 years ago Continue to the Pyramid of King Khafre,easily recognized by the remaining limestone casing stones near its summit, and then visit the Pyramid of King Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids but equally important in Egypt’s royal history Next, stop at the panoramic viewpoint, one of the best locations on the plateau, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of all three pyramids lined up against the desert horizon and take unforgettable photographs. Continue to the Valley Temple of King Khafre, where ancient purification and mummification rituals were carried out before royal burials.

2. 02

   Stop 2

   Continue your journey to Saqqara, one of Egypt’s largest and most important archaeological sites. Often described as an open-air museum, Saqqara is home to remarkable monuments dating back to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Visit the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first pyramid ever built in ancient Egypt and a milestone in the history of architecture. Your Egyptologist guide will explain its significance and the evolution of pyramid construction. Explore the Pyramid of Unas, renowned for containing the earliest known Pyramid Texts, beautifully carved on its interior walls. You will also visit the Pyramid of Teti, which features impressive Pyramid Texts believed to help the king in his journey to the afterlife. The tour continues to the Tomb of Kagemni, one of Saqqara’s finest tombs, famous for its well-preserved scenes depicting daily life in ancient Egypt. After completing your visit to Saqqara, continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt.

3. 03

   Stop 3

   Your final stop is Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. Around 3200 BC, King Menes (Narmer) successfully unified Upper and Lower Egypt and established Memphis as the political and administrative center of the newly unified kingdom. Today, Memphis is an open-air museum showcasing some of the most impressive remains of ancient Egyptian civilization. Here, you will see the colossal statue of Ramses II, one of the largest statues ever discovered in Egypt, as well as the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx, one of the largest sphinx statues outside the Giza Plateau. Your Egyptologist guide will introduce you to the most important monuments and explain the historical significance of this ancient city. At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.

Getting there

About Cairo

Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate. It is home to more than 9.8 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world by population with over 22 million people. Areas of what would become Cairo were inhabited from pre-dynastic and early-dynastic ancient Egypt c. 6000 years ago, as the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis are today within the city.

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Where to stay

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The St. Regis Cairo

The St. Regis Cairo, 1189 Kornish Al Nil Street, Al-Sabtiyya, Cairo, 11221, Egypt

Cairo World Trade Center Hotel & Residences

Cairo World Trade Center Hotel & Residences, 1191 Al Matbaah Al Amireh Street, Al-Sabtiyya, Cairo, 11221, Egypt

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The President Hotel

The President Hotel, 22 Al Doctor Taha Husein Street, Zamalek, 11561, Egypt

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Fairmont Nile City Hotel, Cairo

Fairmont Nile City Hotel, Cairo, Kornish Al Nil Street, Al-Sabtiyya, Cairo, 11631, Egypt

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اشرف

Ashraf, شبرأ الخيمة Teraa Al Awkaf Street, Bahteem, Shubra al Khayma, 13752, Egypt

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فندق لونشان

Hotel Longchamps, Ismail Mohamed Street, Zamalek, 11561, Egypt

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Pharoah Egypt Hotel

Pharoah Egypt Hotel, Omar Tousoun Street, Meet Okba, Giza, 12658, Egypt

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غولدن توليب فلامينكو

Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel, 11 Abou Al feda Street, Zamalek, 11568, Egypt

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صبحي

صبحي, Mahmoud Abd Al Rahman Street, Bashteel Al-Balad, 12976, Egypt

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Windsor

Windsor, 19 Mohamed Bek Al Alfy Street, Al-Azbakeya, Cairo, 11574, Egypt

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Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel, 16 Gawad Hosny Street, Bab al Luq, Cairo, 42801, Egypt