Tours from Cairo airport Giza Pyramids Memphis city Saqqara and Dahshur

Start your journey by exploring the magnificent Giza Pyramids, one of the world's greatest ancient structures. Marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, a symbol of Egyptian civilization. The tour does not stop here; it will take you to the city of Memphis, once the capital of Ancient Egypt that still whispers tales of the ancient world through its ruins.
Further, the tour takes you to the step pyramid of Saqqara, a special architectural jewel from desert sand that marks the evolution from the flat, rectangular tombs to step pyramids. No Architectural journey can be complete without visiting Dahshur. Here, you can see the first attempts and successes of constructing a proper pyramid shape, with famous examples being the 'Bent Pyramid' and the 'Red Pyramid'. This tour from Cairo airport includes professional guides, comfortable transportation, and memorable discoveries.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt

Starts At 8:00 am or earlier with Pickup from Cairo international airport by our Expert Tour guide who will greet you with a sign shows our guest name on it then transfer in Private A/C Vehicle to Start your Cairo layover Tours Visit Giza Pyramids & Sphinx where you can see 9 pyramids at that sight, the most important one is the great pyramid of the king Cheops which considered as the highest pyramid have ever built in Egypt and one of the seven wonders of ancient Egypt, also you can see 9 pyramids at that area, Sphinx which represents king Kefren that his head as head of a human being and a body of lion’s animal, the valley kings which specialized for the high priest to make The mummification process of the king inside



Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt

Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khafre's Pyramid, Al Haram, Giza Egypt

Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Menkaure Pyramid, Al Ahram, Giza 11511 Egypt

Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt

Then visit the Sphinx Statue and our guide will assist you to intake some nice photos and he will choose the best Locations for taking a memorable Photos

Lunch is included at local restaurant but beverages are not included

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt

Then Continue your Cairo Layover Tours to Visit Sakkara area where the first trial to build a pyramid shape tomb which coming by king Djosser the 1st user of limestone at this area it also known as Sakkara Pyramid or Step Pyramid ,you will also have a look at the specious court specialized for Heb-Sed celebrations for the king, this area also including the cemetery of the nobles and official officers which very rich with pharonic decoration, drawings and paintings.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dahshur lake, Menshet Dahshur Giza, Giza Egypt

Then Continue your Cairo Layover Tours to Visit Dahshur Pyramids where the 1st true pyramid have ever built by King Senfrue the founder of the 4th dynasty of pharonic period, at the beginning he made a Bent pyramid but he did the same trial again afterwards to make his tomb took the shape of the pyramid and he successes at the 2nd trial to make the 1st true pyramid in ancient time that was also known as the Red Pyramid. He also was the father of the king Cheops the owner of the Great Pyramid at Giza
Then you will be transferred Back to Cairo international airport for final departure



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt

Then you will be transfer to the last sight-seeing in that program where it`s Memphis City which was the 1st and oldest capital city of Egypt during ancient time which was the living city for Egyptian starting from 1st dynasty till 10th one which located at the eastern bank of the river Nile,it has some masterpieces butting them open air such as statues of king Ramsis 2nd and god Ptah ,goddess Sekhmet,baskets for burning the incense ,coffins and Egyptian calendar



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt

End your Cairo Layover Tours by a Visit to Old Bazaar of Khan Khalili where it`s a market place for the foreigners coming from many different places to sell their own products on it during Islamic empires time here in Egypt, but right now it become a touristic place which has a lot of shops selling the Egyptian souvenirs and also has a lot of coffee shops where you can take a rest on it after that lovely tour which serving Shisha. Also this area has the most unique mosques as El Azhar mosque and El Hussein mosque.

Then you will be transferred Back to Cairo international airport for final departure

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Near public transportation"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Entry fees includes basic area only"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: 1: quater air ways, 3CR5+JVC, Cairo Int'l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate 4475001, Egypt
2: Sheikh Rihan St, Ad Dawawin, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 4280001, Egypt
3: 38 Salah Salem, Al Omraneyah Ash Sharqeyah, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3724112, Egypt
4: 7GXHX4CX+F5X, X4CX+F5X Al Haram, Egypt
5: Carmen, WWF8+JHH, 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate 3221863, Egypt
6: 200 Al Haram, St, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3531310, Egypt
7: 8G2H2C5H+FC6, Mahmoud Tantawy, Shagret Mariem, El Matareya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Traveler pickup is offered
Cairo International airport
497X+8HR, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate 4475001, Egypt
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Airports

• Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Tour Guide
• Entry Fees
• Private Tour
• All Transfers by Private A/C latest model Vehicle
• bottled water
• pickup and drop-off from Cairo airport

Not Included

• Personal Items
• Tipping
• Lunch(optional)

Facilities