PYRAMIDS and SAKKARA

Giza, Egypt. These pyramids are a awesome sight, pearls of ancient mystery.

Sakkara is best known for the Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt's 97 pyramids. It was built for King Djoser of the 3rd Dynasty by the architect and genius Imhotep, who designed it and its surrounding complex to be as grand as it was unique and revol

The largest monolith statue in the world, it stands 73.5 metres (241 ft) long, 6 m (20 ft) wide, and 20 m (65 ft) high. Commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians in the 3rd millennium BC, it is the earliest known monumental sculpture.

Khufu's solar boat remains the most spectacular of all Egyptian boats found to date. It is now on display in its own specially-built museum just a few metres from where it was found on the southern side of the monument, an imposing legacy from the builder

Duration: Full day (09:00 to 17:00)
Price: XX Euro (per person)
Run: Everyday

See the most important and historical ancient sites in Cairo with the luxury of your own private guide.

Depart from your Cairo hotel and travel to the Giza Plateau, around 30 minutes from the city, home to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Your qualified Egyptologist guide will introduce you to each of the 3 pyramids from the outside - Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre and Pyramid of Menkaure. You will have time to enter inside one of the pyramids (additional cost), however your guide is not permitted to escort you.

Continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of all 3 pyramids rising from the sands with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive to the other side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx and there is time to explore the surrounds including the ruins of the Mummification Temple. Also in Giza you may visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the funerary boat of Khufu. Stretching 150 feet (46 meters) in length, the prow sweeps upward with a papyrus end. The boat's state of preservation is remarkable and is one of the best Egyptian finds since Tutankhamun's tomb.

Your next stop is a 20 - 30 minute drive away at Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid. Built by Imohotep for pharaoh Zoser in 2650BC, the famous Step Pyramid is well preserved. Your guide will give you a brief history of the site before allowing you free time to walk around the perimeter of the impressive structure.

Your final stop is at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will find artifacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the huge fallen statue of Ramses II.

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Please take note of the following:
* 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
* Tour departs from centrally located Cairo hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
* The order of visiting sights, may vary slightly from time to time
* You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time.
* Smoking is not permitted but all tours make frequent stops
* Please use the ''Travel Enquiry/Reservation Form'' to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary as per your preferred travel dates/month and number of travellers.

What's Included: 
* Pick up and drop off at your hotel
* Transportation by Air Conditioned non-smoking coaches
* Qualified Egyptologist tour guide licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
* All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
* Local taxes