Private Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Tour with Egyptologist

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. The Pyramids Of Giza

   Explore the world-famous Giza Plateau on a fascinating guided tour with your private Egyptologist guide. Your journey begins at the Great Pyramid of King Khufu the largest and most impressive of the three pyramids and the only surviving wonder of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World Learn about the incredible engineering techniques used to build this monumental structure more than 4,500 years ago Continue to the Pyramid of King Khafre,easily recognized by the remaining limestone casing stones near its summit, and then visit the Pyramid of King Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids but equally important in Egypt’s royal history Next, stop at the panoramic viewpoint, one of the best locations on the plateau, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of all three pyramids lined up against the desert horizon and take unforgettable photographs. Continue to the Valley Temple of King Khafre, where ancient purification and mummification rituals were carried out before royal burials.

   240 minutes here · Admission included

2. Saqqara Pyramid

   Continue your journey to Saqqara, one of Egypt’s largest and most important archaeological sites. Often described as an open-air museum, Saqqara is home to remarkable monuments dating back to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Visit the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the first pyramid ever built in ancient Egypt and a milestone in the history of architecture. Your Egyptologist guide will explain its significance and the evolution of pyramid construction. Explore the Pyramid of Unas, renowned for containing the earliest known Pyramid Texts, beautifully carved on its interior walls. You will also visit the Pyramid of Teti, which features impressive Pyramid Texts believed to help the king in his journey to the afterlife. The tour continues to the Tomb of Kagemni, one of Saqqara’s finest tombs, famous for its well-preserved scenes depicting daily life in ancient Egypt. After completing your visit to Saqqara, continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt.

   180 minutes here · Admission included

3. The Sphinx of Memphis

   Your final stop is Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. Around 3200 BC, King Menes (Narmer) successfully unified Upper and Lower Egypt and established Memphis as the political and administrative center of the newly unified kingdom. Today, Memphis is an open-air museum showcasing some of the most impressive remains of ancient Egyptian civilization. Here, you will see the colossal statue of Ramses II, one of the largest statues ever discovered in Egypt, as well as the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx, one of the largest sphinx statues outside the Giza Plateau. Your Egyptologist guide will introduce you to the most important monuments and explain the historical significance of this ancient city. At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• All Inclusive

  Egyptologist Traditional Lunch Main Entrance Fees Pickup included

• Private A/C + Egyptologist

  Private Egyptologist Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Mr Egypt tours

Know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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