1 day tour Saqqara and Pyramids Cairo

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.