Giza/Cairo: Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshur Guided Tour Shared Tour without Tickets and Lunch

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ID: GYG429991-O-928360
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

See the Pyramid of Zoser the world's oldest major stone structure and Memphis which was the capital of Old Egypt See the Statue of Ramses II, the Red Pyramid, and Bent Pyramid at Dahsur.
Join this full-day tour and you will explore the ancient pyramids of Egypt by visiting the fascinating pyramids of Dahshur, Memphis, and Sakkara, located on the outskirts of Cairo with your private tour guide.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning at 08:00 AM to drive you to the Dahshur area, about 35 kilometers from the Giza pyramids.

Dahshur was the ancient cemetery of Memphis, and you will visit the 2 famous pyramids of King Senefru.
The founder of the 4th Dynasty and the father of King Cheops (founder of the Great Pyramids at Giza), you will discover why the king had 2 pyramids and how it was down to a mistake by his architect.

Go inside the Red Pyramid of King Senefru, named for the red limestone used at its core.

Then to Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menens in 3,100 BC.
Explore the lovely gardens and historic ruins, before ending your day tour at Sakkara to see Egypt's oldest cemetery and the grand necropolis of the former capital of Memphis, visit the world's first monumental stone building at the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, and the magnificent Mastaba tombs, before your return to Cairo for your hotel drop-off.

Highlights

  • Engage with history with your guide at pyramids of Dahshur, Memphis, and Sakkara
  • Explore the sights of Dynasty and the father of King Cheops
  • Hassle free with your own driver and Egyptologist guide with more extra time

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring a passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.