8 Hours Private trip to Giza pyramids Sakkara Memphis & shopping

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What you'll see and do

1. The Pyramids Of Giza

   you will meet our professional tour guide at the lobby area of your hotel with a sign of your name then start one of best Cairo tours to Pyramids of Giza : You will see there the most important attraction of Cairo tours. we consider it one of the Seven wonders of the world. You will see the Great pyramid dates back to Old kingdom(2580-2560 B.c). The Great pyramid of king Cheops called Khufu as well: it is the Oldest and largest one in Giza Plateau. the last remaining of the Seven world of the ancient world.those pyramids were Built during Old kingdom_4th dynasty. It's about 147 meters High. After that will see pyramid of Khafre called king Chephren. Who is the Son of Khufu , the owner of the second pramid. Ruled Egypt 26 years.(Called Chephren Pyramid).it is the Second tallest and the second largest of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Constructed 2570 B.C).His Burial Chamber was discovered in 1818 A.D By Italian Archaeologist Giovanni Belozi. Then visit The Third of Menkaure: it is the Smallest one of the three pyramids.Constructed 2510B.C.4th dynasty- Old Kingdom. It was Constructed of limestone and Red Granite.the pyramid's date of Construction is unknown because Menkaure's reign has not been accurately defined but it was probably completed in the 26th Century B.C. Last important stop at the great Sphinx : Built by the owner of the Second pyramid Chephren to be as A guard( Great Sphinx of Giza).it is a Limestone Statue .a mythical Creature with the Body of Lion and Human Head.the face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafra. Note: there are other activities can be done such as having a camel ride or going inside one of the pyramids or visiting the solar boat museum. These activities cost extra and if you are interested in our tour guide will help you.

   180 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Memphis and Sakkara

   Sakkara: is a vast ancient burial ground in Egypt,Serving as the Necropolis for the ancient Egyptian Capital,Memphis.we can see there the First Step pyramid Constructed 2670B. Old kingdom 3rd Dynasty. It was built by the Architect Imhotep who was in the Same time Doctor of the king Zoser.So you can see the oldest Complete Stone building Complex known in history was built: the Step pyramid. You will see also Some tombs as the Tomb of Idut who was daughter of king Teti,first king of 6th Dyansty. has walls decorated with beautiful inscriptions Showing different Scenes of everyday life fishing,Farming ,Hunting and taxes payment. Memphis: it is the Oldest Capital in Egypt. Memphis was founded by the pharaoh Menes ,Capital of Egypt during Old Kingdom. It remained an important City during Old kingdom,and Occupied a Strategic position at the mouth of Nile Delta. Memphis was home of Many Kings. you will see the Huge statues of Ramses the Great (Sleeping Statue). Its about 120 Tones of limestone. Then you will see the Second Sphinx in Egypt about 120 Tones of alabaster. and other many Statues. Shopping tour: During your Cairo day trip you can see also: The papyrus museum inside it will meet the local guide and he will explian everything about the papyrus which had an imprtante role for the ancient Egyptians.and will see the most beautiful Paintings related to the Egyptian History.like the Final judgment , Oldest Calender and the tree of life. after that will go to the Beduin Family Called Perfume palace and will see many aromatic Substances were necessary for the after life and in ancient Egyptian mythology the lotus flower Essence was believed to help in the resurrection and the ancient cosmetic paprus is filled with mentions of many types of Essence like jasmine,rose and cardamom and almond. In addition to these types they have Medicine Essence. Then we have two options first Flower cotton will see in that Shop the High quality of Egyptian Cotton. It is the home of thousands of handmade,products and gifts related to your search.and the second one is The Bazaar which you can see Small Pieces of Statues are made out of albaster and small sphinxes, Silver and Gold. Our tour guide will accommodate what would you like to see too. At the end of your sightseeing tour you will be driven back to your Hotel.

   240 minutes here · Admission not included

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en

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Mobile Only

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Every day

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Up to 15 travelers per booking

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