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Full-day the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqara and Dahshour

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Full-day the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqara and Dahshour

Free cancellation

Place: Cairo

Duration: 8 hours

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Dutch, Polish

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the Piramids, Giza Pyramids, the Step Pyramid of Zose
Visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple.
Enjoy to explore Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom

What to expect

Our day today is a very active day. The Egyptian Pyramids are very human monuments, although their builders may have not tried to emphasize that fact. At dawn, as the sun rose over the eastern cliffs, its rays caught the pyramids, energizing their sacred precincts with heat and light. Starting the Giza Pyramids Tour with The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the old kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure located in Saqqara. In fact, Saqqara Necropolis is lying on a sea of Ancients Egyptian treasures and the discoveries have no end:

- On 3 October 2020, was announced the discovery of at least 59 sealed sarcophagi with mummies more than 2,600 years ago.

- On 19 October 2020, was announced the discovery of more than 2,500 years of colorful, sealed sarcophagi.

- In November, 2020, Archaeologists unearthed more than 100 delicately painted wooden coffins and 40 funeral statues.

Continue driving to the recent opened area for visitors called Dahshour that was also a royal necropolis and includes a the Bent Pyramid that was the first attempt at building a smooth sided pyramid, but proved to be an unsuccessful build due to the miscalculations made on the structural weight that was being placed onto the soft ground (sand, gravel, and clay), which had a tendency to subside, causing the angle of the pyramid to be off and achieving the name "the Bent Pyramid.

Important to know

Know in advance:

there's a minimum of 2 adult tickets per booking for activation of the shared tour
please confirm your pickup place and time directly with the local tour operator (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking); be aware that tour's duration and pickup time are approximate and can be subject to change due to operational conditions and your hotel's location

Remember to bring:

you're recommended to wear comfortable clothes, with long trousers, and shoes; you're also suggested to bring a bottle of water with you as well as some snacks and cash

What’s included

Entrance fees

Guided tour

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Meeting point:

During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.