Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis.

Description

Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis, the necropolis of Sakkara, and the former capital, Memphis. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way on this private tour, you can determine the amount of time you’d like to spend at each of the sites you’ll visit. The Giza Plateau is only around 30 minutes from Cairo, where your private Egyptologist guide will provide a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids: Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you or take a camel ride (additional cost). After visiting the pyramids, you’ll continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, for thousands of years the enigmatic symbol of Egypt. Also in Giza, you may visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the remarkably well preserved funerary boat of Khufu. Your next stop is Sakkara, home of Egypt’s oldest pyramid, built-in 2650 B.C. Your guide will provide a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid and you’ll have free time to walk around. Your final stop is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will see artifacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made.

Schedule Details:

Departs: Daily

Departure Time: * 9:00 am (earlier or later departures are available until 10:00 am if required, please advise at time of booking)

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

Duration: 6 – 8 hours (approx.)

Return Details: Tour returns to the original point of departure

Hotel Pickup: Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Inclusions:

   * Private Egyptologist guide.

   * Entrance to Giza.

   * Entrance to Sakkara.

   * Lunch.

   * Hotel pickup and drop-off.

   * Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.

   * Entrance to the Solar Boat Museum (if option selected).

Exclusions:

   * Gratuities (recommended).

   * Food and drinks, unless specified.

   * Entrance to inside of the Pyramids (approximately EGP 40.00 – 100.00).