Private 1-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis with Optional Camel Ride
by Egypt Tailor Made Day Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This private day tour lasts about 6 to 8 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Giza, Downtown, Zamalek, or Dokki. Guests travel by air-conditioned private vehicle to the Giza Plateau to see the three pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the only surviving wonder of the original seven ancient wonders and predates the others by 2,000 years. The tour continues to the Great Sphinx, the rock-cut statue guarding the pyramids, where the guide explains its role in ancient Egyptian mythology. Next, the group visits the Saqqara Complex to view King Zoser's step pyramid, the first pyramid built in Egypt and the earliest rock-cut building in history. The final stop is Memphis, the ancient capital until around 2,200 BC, known as a cult center for the god Ptah, god of creation and arts. Here, visitors see temples and monuments dedicated to Ptah. The tour includes an optional 20-minute camel ride if the all-inclusive option is selected. Bottled mineral water, lunch, entrance fees depending on the option, tourism police permission, and an Egyptologist guide are included. After the tour, guests are returned to their hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pyramids Of Giza
Visit the Giza Plateau to see the three pyramids built for Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is notable as the only surviving ancient wonder of the original seven and is about 2,000 years older than the others.
120 min
Great Sphinx
View the Great Sphinx, a large rock-cut statue with a lion's body and a human head, located near the pyramids. The guide provides explanations about its significance in ancient Egyptian mythology.
60 min
Saqqara Pyramid
Travel to the Saqqara Complex to see the step pyramid of King Zoser. This pyramid is the first of its kind in Egypt and the earliest example of rock-cut architecture in history.
60 min
Mit Rahina Museum
Visit Memphis, the ancient capital until about 2,200 BC, which was a religious center for the god Ptah, god of creation and arts. The site includes many temples and monuments dedicated to Ptah.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private 1-Day Tour of Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis with Optional Camel Ride
by Egypt Tailor Made Day Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$84Overview
This private day tour lasts about 6 to 8 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Giza, Downtown, Zamalek, or Dokki. Guests travel by air-conditioned private vehicle to the Giza Plateau to see the three pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the only surviving wonder of the original seven ancient wonders and predates the others by 2,000 years. The tour continues to the Great Sphinx, the rock-cut statue guarding the pyramids, where the guide explains its role in ancient Egyptian mythology. Next, the group visits the Saqqara Complex to view King Zoser's step pyramid, the first pyramid built in Egypt and the earliest rock-cut building in history. The final stop is Memphis, the ancient capital until around 2,200 BC, known as a cult center for the god Ptah, god of creation and arts. Here, visitors see temples and monuments dedicated to Ptah. The tour includes an optional 20-minute camel ride if the all-inclusive option is selected. Bottled mineral water, lunch, entrance fees depending on the option, tourism police permission, and an Egyptologist guide are included. After the tour, guests are returned to their hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pyramids Of Giza
Visit the Giza Plateau to see the three pyramids built for Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is notable as the only surviving ancient wonder of the original seven and is about 2,000 years older than the others.
120 min
Great Sphinx
View the Great Sphinx, a large rock-cut statue with a lion's body and a human head, located near the pyramids. The guide provides explanations about its significance in ancient Egyptian mythology.
60 min
Saqqara Pyramid
Travel to the Saqqara Complex to see the step pyramid of King Zoser. This pyramid is the first of its kind in Egypt and the earliest example of rock-cut architecture in history.
60 min
Mit Rahina Museum
Visit Memphis, the ancient capital until about 2,200 BC, which was a religious center for the god Ptah, god of creation and arts. The site includes many temples and monuments dedicated to Ptah.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.