Overview
1 Day
Everyday
Your Hotel
8 Attractions
Tour Description
Saqqara & Pyramids Cairo day tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel and being joined by your private Egyptologist tour guide in a private air-conditioned car to explore the great ancient Egyptian civilization on the Giza plateau
Itinerary
Saqqara & Pyramids Cairo day tour starts with picking you up from your hotel and being joined by your private Egyptologist tour guide in a private air-conditioned car to explore the great ancient Egyptian civilization on the Giza plateau:
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
It’s considered to be the earliest large-scale cut-stone construction, it dates back to the reign of King Djoser, who ruled Egypt during the 27th century B.C. Saqqara step pyramid consists of 6 steps built atop one another with a height of 62 m.
Memphis City
The first capital of Egypt founded by “King Menes”, It occupied a strategic position between Upper & Lower Egypt. Memphis is believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the god of creation and artwork.
Giza Pyramids Complex
the complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty, 2400 years B.C.
It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the Great Pyramid is 147 m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000, and it took twenty years to be built. (Saqqara & pyramids)
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is the largest statue in the world, standing at 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It’s known as a monumental sculpture. In this temple, you will discover the secret of Egyptian mummification. (Saqqara & pyramids)
The Valley Temple
A Granite mortuary temple was used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one on the Giza plateau.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo, and then your private car will drop you off at your hotel in Cairo.
Included and Excluded
- pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
- Private Egyptologist guide in your own language 60 usd per day tour
- Lunch during your day trip at a local restaurant 15 usd per person
- Entrance fees for all Sightseeing are mentioned80 usd per person
- Entry inside the Pyramids and the Solar Boat “Payable on Spot
Frequently Asked Questions
To book a tour, you can visit the official website of the tour company or contact them directly through phone or email. Alternatively, you can use online booking platforms or visit a travel agency. Make sure to provide all necessary details such as preferred dates, number of participants, and any specific preferences to ensure a smooth booking process.
We offer tours in a variety of languages, including but not limited to English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic. If you require a tour in a specific language, please feel free to inquire, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
The most widely accepted currency on this tour is the US dollar. While local currencies may also be accepted in certain locations, carrying US dollars as a backup is advisable to ensure smooth transactions throughout the tour.
Yes, we accept payment by credit card.
Tipping is not included in the tour price. It is customary to tip tour guides and other service providers in the tourism industry as a gesture of appreciation for their services.
