A private day tour in Giza (World of Pyramids) |
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Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis |
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In Saqqara (c.10 miles south of Giza) is situated the Step Pyramid (the oldest structure of stone ever constructed, c.2700 B.C.) along with so many other pyramids and tombs.
South of Saqqara is Memphis (the oldest capital of egypt, c. 3200 B.C), nothing remains of ancient Memphis but a small museum that houses the largest sphinx of alabaster (c, 80 tons) along with a colossal statue of king Rammses II(c.1200 B.C.) and other monuments.
If you ask a world traveler which famous monuments made the strongest impression on him, he will probably reply, "the pyramids of Giza." The reasons differ: one visitor may admire their colossal scale, another, their architectural perfection, a third, their antiquity, a fourth, their romantic situation, a fifth, their history. on the plateau of Giza one can see the famous Great pyramid of Cheops (2500 B.C.), the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, along with the Pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus. Down the plateau lies the Great Sphinx! |
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-Start at 8 a. m. with visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
-Lunch (optional) in a wonderful restaurant in the countryside in Saqqara
-Visiting the museum of Memphis
-Visiting the Step Pyramid (Saqqara)
-Visiting the causeway of Unas
-Entering the Pyramid of Teti (Saqqara)
-Visiting the tomb of Kagemni(Saqqara)
-Appropriate stops for lunch, drinks, photographs, rest and shopping. |
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| Meet up location: your hotel, Cairo Airport or anywhere within Cairo |
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| End location: your hotel, Cairo Airport or anywhere within Cairo |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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300 Egyptian pounds - Per Person entrance fees (basic 160 EGP+ optional 150 EGP)
Lunch(optional) 15 USD |
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- Guidance fees
- Transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle with private driver
- A bottle of mineral water per person. |
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If you need airport pick-up or drop-off it is an extra
-Entrance fees of Saqqara complex (Step Pyramid complex, pyramid of Titi, tomb of Mereruka)
-Entrance fees of the museum of Memphis
-Entrance fees of the Giza area, the Sphinx
-Entrance fees to the interior of the pyramids (optional)
-lunch (optional)(15USD per person)
-Any drinks in the restaurants (optional)
-Please wear comfortable walking shoes. |
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| Tour #: 1721 |
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| Tour Type: Cultural |
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| Transportation Method: A/C van |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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Giza Pyramids From outside only
Valley Temple is Fully Accessible
Sphinx, Main road viewing only
Sakkara, Step Pyramid only
Memphis is Fully Accessible |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): Italian (advanced), French (basic), English (fluent), Arabic (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 7 |
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Tour in Cairo, Egypt:
"Our second day trip was as enjoyable as the first, though the afternoon visit to Giza was both hot and windy. A short b,..." [more]
John Howl - Apr, 2010
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Tour in Cairo, Egypt:
"We had a great time in Giza and Sakkara. It was amazing to actually be at the sites we have seen so often in books, mag,..." [more]
Joe Hannigan - Jun, 2010
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Tour in Cairo, Egypt:
"Ash was punctual and well presented. All listed attractions on the itinerary were covered. Ash gave us a good insight i,..." [more]
John Goodban - Apr, 2012
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