Experience our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara, visit the Open Air Museum at Memphis which was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Get a journey back in time to the days of Ancient Egypt and visit Sakkara Step Pyramid which goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. The Pyramid was built for King Zoser, one of the greatest Kings of the third dynasty (2721-2780 BC).
Scout around some of the most famous attractions in the world with our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara. With our amazing tour you will visit the great Giza Pyramids which are located at Giza Plateau and considered one of the most magnificent landmarks in Egypt. It has been estimated that these pyramids were constructed as tombs for the kings; Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Memphis city served as the administration center during the Old Kingdom, visit the city and get to know more about the daily life of the Ancient Egyptians. Sakkara has the oldest structure in the human history in addition to being the royal cemetery of the old capital Memphis, enjoy visiting the site with Cairo Tours and feast your eyes watching Sakkara Step Pyramid that dates back to 2700 B.C.
Prepare yourself to be blown away by the greatness of the Giza Pyramids with our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara where you will get to explore the mysterious Giza Pyramids which considered one of the most attractive places in the world, the historical pyramids were built during a frenetic period of construction, from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C and contains three pyramids known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, pyramids of giza were constructed on one of the rockiest plateaus on the banks of the Nile in Northern Egypt, served as the necropolis for the royalty of the old kingdom, the pyramid structure represents the evolution for tomb design, built to endure eternity for another life, Start your tour visiting Cheops Pyramid which is one of the most amazing pyramids all over the world as it is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and stands from 4000 years; it contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. Move to explore Chephren Pyramid which is considered to be second large pyramid with Egypt Pyramids Tour, although this pyramid is smaller than the Pyramid of Cheops but its top gives an illusion of being higher than the Pyramid of Cheops, because of its smooth limestone cap. Mykerinus Pyramid is the third and considered to be the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meters.
Get excited exploring Sphinx the mysterious sitting statue which has a human head and a lion body, then discover the gleaming find of the Valley Temple, Till now the great pyramids represent a big mystery for all the scientists in the world, Get excited with Cairo Excursions and get to know more about the history of the pyramids with Sound and Light Show Pyramids, stare at the Lights and music which give you knowledge about Pyramids construction, the mysterious finds of Pharaonic civilization. The show depicts the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for 5000 years. It also shows how they were building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt, while the pyramids and Sphinx are illuminated in multi-colored lasers and visual projections, You can also try Camel Riding Or Horse Riding at Giza Pyramids and enjoy the experience of Camel Riding or take Horse Tours for approximately 3 hours in the desert.
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was home to feverish activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, harboured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion.
Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid with Sakkara, Giza Pyramids and Memphis Day Trip, the pyramid was constructed at Saqqara about 4,700 years ago, the Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid the Egyptians built. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep and contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size.
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Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Next Excursion to Pyramids of Giza, Explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Included
• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo • Excursion to Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara as mentioned at the above program • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites • English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites • One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo • Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion • All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van • All service charges and taxes
Excluded
• Visa to Egypt • Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary • Tipping
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