SAQQARA STEP PYRAMID AND MEMPHIS TOURS

 

 

SAQQARA STEP PYRAMID AND MEMPHIS TOURS

Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis Tours is a popular tourist destination in Egypt. Saqqara is an ancient burial ground located near Cairo, and the Step Pyramid is one of its most significant attractions. Memphis, on the other hand, was the capital of ancient Egypt and is home to various archaeological sites and monuments.

 

A tour to Saqqara and Memphis typically starts in Cairo, where you'll be picked up by a guide and driven to the sites. Once you arrive at Saqqara, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Step Pyramid, which is considered one of the earliest colossal stone buildings and a precursor to the famous pyramids in Giza. The Step Pyramid was built for Pharaoh Djoser by his architect, Imhotep, around 2700 BC.

 

Your guide will provide you with information about the history and significance of the Step Pyramid and its surrounding complex. You'll also have the chance to see other tombs and structures in Saqqara, including mastabas (rectangular tombs) and the Serapeum, which housed the burial chambers of sacred bulls.

 

After visiting Saqqara, the tour usually proceeds to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. In Memphis, you'll explore the ruins of this once-great city, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. The statue of Ramses II is one of the largest preserved statues from ancient Egypt and is a remarkable sight to behold.

 

Throughout the tour, your guide will provide you with historical and cultural information, helping you to understand the significance of these ancient sites. They can answer your questions and provide insights into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt.

 

It's worth noting that tour itineraries may vary depending on the tour operator and the duration of the tour. Some tours may include additional stops, such as the Giza Pyramids or the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, while others may focus exclusively on Saqqara and Memphis.

 

If you're interested in booking a Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis tour, I recommend reaching out to reputable tour operators or travel agencies that specialize in Egypt tours. They can provide you with detailed information about available tours, prices, and any additional services included.

Relish our tour to Scout Memphis and Saqqara pyramids and complex, Memphis opened museum where you will see Ramses II statues, the alabaster Sphinx, Visit Saqqara step pyramid and Heb Sed building, Teti and Unas pyramids, Mastaba of Mereruca, Kagemni and Imhotep museum, Tour to explore the unusual pyramids in Egypt, Saqqara pyramids tour with Worldtouradvice introduce you to an extremely unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt.

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Itinerary

Memphis and Saqqara Pyramid Tour Itinerary

Take in Cairo west side ( Al Giza)  unsurpassable beauty on this one-day trip , Relish our tour to Scout Memphis and Saqqara Complex Where you will see other form of pyramids constructions ( The Step pyramid) , Early morning a private masterly English speaking private tour guide will pick up you from your hotel in Cairo, then drive to Memphis, Memphis was the ancient capital of Egypt which was erected by Narmer Mena about 5000 years ago, Narmer Mena was the first king to unify Upper and Lower Egypt, before unification there were 2 different capitals of Egypt and also there were two kings, one king ruling North Egypt and the other was ruling in South Egypt, Then Narmer was able to unify Upper and Lower Egypt, He erected Memphis ( Mn Nefer ) to be the first capital of all Egypt, and now unfortunately most buildings and monuments n the area were damaged because of the Nile flood, so You will see only the ancient Memphis ruins collected in its opened museum, During your tour in Memphis you will see the alabaster Sphinx belonging to Amon Hotep II, the huge statue of Ramsses II weighting about 24 , and many statues and ruins from different periods, After your tour to Memphis, Stir tour to scout Saqqara complex and pyramids, During Saqqara tour you will be introduced to the ancient Necropolis of Memphis, The first pyramid ever erected in Egypt is the step pyramid of Saqqara complex,  Saqqara step pyramid is belonging to king Zoser, During your tour to Saqqara step pyramid you will have a good idea about the different stages of building a pyramid, as the step pyramid is unusual form of  pyramids and the first form of an Egyptian pyramid but not the last form ,Worldtouradvice introduce you to an extremely unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt during your tour to visit the step pyramid, Erecting pyramids in Egypt started 5000 years ago by the step pyramid in Saqqara, then Maydoum pyramid, then the Bent pyramid in Dahshur, and finally the real pyramids (the red pyramid in Dahshur ) and after it were built the famous pyramids in Giza, You will visit also the Heb Sed building, and you will enter inside a pyramid,Teti pyramid is opened for visitors from 8:00 am till 16:00 pm, and Unas pyramids is opened from 8:00 Am till 13:00 pm, You will know more about the first known engineer in all the world ( Imhotep), you will visit his museum and you will visit one or two mastaba, mastaba is a rectangular building built of stones and was dedicated for important persons and their families, there you will see different stunnig scenes representing the ancient Egypt daily life, fishing, markets, sports, offering, parties and more, the most famous mastaba in the area are Mastaba of Kagemni  Mereruca, Kagemni is included, Mereruca with extra  ticket, There is optional thing to add to the tour it is  the Serapium which are huge tunnels under ground containing huge coffins for ( The bull ) Apis , Then relish a delicious lunch meal in the area, drive to your hotel.

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Included

Saqqara and Memphis day tour includes

- Pick up and drop off service from your hotel by Worldtouradvice Representative

- Private transfer by modern AC van

- Private expert English speaking tour guide

- Tickets of the area of Memphis  and Saqqara  complex  ( Imhotep museum, The step pyramid, Entry in Teti and Unas pyramids

Entry in mastaba of Kagemni are included.

- Tasty traditional Lunchmeal at good quality local restaurant

-  Mineral water on board

- All taxis

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HALF DAY TOURS TO GIZA PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX

 

 

HALF DAY TOURS TO GIZA PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX

 

Cairo half day tours to Giza pyramids and sphinx, Private guided tours to open your inner explorer, Visit Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure pyramids, The 9 pyramids panorama, Sphinx, Valley of kings, ruins of funerary temple, Get your dreams into reality with Cairo half day tours to Giza pyramids and sphinx, marvel the charm of this unique site, enter the  peerless temple of Chephren (valley temple), visit the Sphinx, a guardian of the pyramids that never closed his eyes or opened his mouth.

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Itinerary

Cairo half day tours to Giza pyramids and sphinx

 

Be a witness of the glory of Giza pyramids, the only thing still in exist from the ancient wonders of the ancient world, Your expert private tour guide will pick up you from your hotel in Cairo or airport, to start a unique half day tour exploring Giza pyramids secrets, 

Tell your guide if you want to enter a pyramid or no, as entering inside pyramids is optional, Not all people can do it easily, for example tourists who are claustrophobic to a great extent we do not advise you to go inside pyramids, the same for tourists who has operations or problems in their back, Anyway while you are inside a pyramid at any moment you can return back and get out, as the same entrance is used as exit. Entering inside pyramids would be Subject of extra charge, but remember that it is a captivating experience, it is something you have to do at least once in life.

You can enjoy time around Giza pyramids by various ways, wandering, making photos, witness it is unrepeated beauty, arriving to the panorama of 9 pyramids etc

one of the fantastic experiences that you can do there is riding camels, horse carriages, feel the desert breathtaking ambient and arrive to Ab El Hul statue, it is the Sphinx, the biggest statue of one piece in all world, a head of a man to represent being intillgent, a body of a lion to represent being strong, Egyptologist think that the Sphinx is elder than the pyramids, it was made 2000 years before pyramids, and that Chephren builder of middle pyramid restored it, so the face after restoration carried the same features of Chephren, There close to Sphinx there is the entry to valley temple, it is a temple which was used to mummify body of king Chephren, the valley temple was erected from limestone, covered with granite, the floor from alabaster, from the valley temple you will have a close-up look at The egendary Sphinx , Your tour guide will show you how and where to take marvelous Pictures for yourself and your family with the Sphinx, There you can take also many Funny pictures kissing the sphinx

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Included

Cairo half day tours to Giza pyramids and sphinx includes

Cairo half day tours to Giza pyramids and sphinx includes:

- Pick up from your hotel, or from airport 

(Extra charge for airport transfer)

- Private modern AC car during tours

- Private Expert tour guide during tours

- Lunch meal

- Entrance fees to Giza pyramids area, Sphinx and valley temple

- Mineral water onboard

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TWO DAYS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR IN CAIRO

 

 

TWO DAYS PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR IN CAIRO

A two-day private guided tour in Cairo can be a wonderful way to explore the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Here's a suggested itinerary for your two-day tour:

 

Day 1:

 

Morning:

 

Giza Pyramids Complex: Start your day by visiting the iconic Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Marvel at the architectural grandeur and learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization from your private guide.

 

The Great Sphinx: Adjacent to the pyramids, you'll find the Great Sphinx, a magnificent limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Take some time to explore and capture photos of this ancient wonder.

 

Afternoon:

3. Egyptian Museum: Head to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Your guide will provide insights into Egyptian history and help you navigate through the museum's highlights.

 

Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Conclude your day by visiting the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a vibrant market where you can shop for traditional Egyptian souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and more. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and perhaps indulge in some local street food.

Day 2:

 

Morning:

 

Islamic Cairo: Begin your day by exploring Islamic Cairo, home to numerous historic mosques and landmarks. Visit the impressive Sultan Hassan Mosque and the beautiful Al-Rifa'i Mosque. You can also explore the historic Al-Muizz Street, known for its stunning medieval architecture.

 

Coptic Cairo: Continue your tour to Coptic Cairo, where you'll discover the rich Christian heritage of Egypt. Visit the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church), the Coptic Museum, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

 

Afternoon:

3. Citadel of Saladin and Mosque of Muhammad Ali: Head to the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval Islamic fortification that offers panoramic views of Cairo. Inside the citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, renowned for its stunning Ottoman architecture.

 

Nile River Cruise: Conclude your tour by taking a relaxing Nile River cruise, where you can enjoy scenic views of Cairo's skyline while savoring a delicious dinner. This is a perfect way to unwind and reflect on your time in Cairo.

Please note that this itinerary is a suggestion, and you can customize it based on your interests and preferences. Also, be sure to check the opening hours and availability of attractions in advance, as they may vary.

Relish 2 days private guided tours in Cairo ( Al Qahirah ), Cairo city tour with a private tour guide, Scout Cairo with masterly private guide, Cairo is Vibrant and bursting with colors, Cairo embraces Egypt’s fascinating cultures, showing great pride in its enchanting history, Cairo private guided tours to visit Giza, Saqqara pyramids, Badrashin museum, Egyptian museum, Old Cairo & Jaharkas Khalil old market  with World tour advice.

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Itinerary

Cairo 2 days Private Guided Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo city private guided tour- Museum, Old Cairo

 

Relish the happiness of private guided tour with your private tour guide and scout ( Al Qahirah ) Cairo city tour with a private tour guide, Cairo is Vibrant and bursting with colors, Cairo embraces Egypt’s fascinating cultures, showing great pride in its enchanting history, Your private tour guide will meet you early morning at your hotel, then direct transfer by modern AC van to start the day by visiting the Egyptian museum in Cairo,  the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, It is located north of Tahrir square, The Egyptian museum in Cairo is the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it contains pharaonic treasures going back to 7,000 years & it is open daily, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds and there are people whose sole reason for visiting Egypt is to see them, there is no visit to Egypt is complete without a trip to go through this magnificent collection of rare jewelry & treasures of Tutankhamun, The must seen gallery in the Egyptian museum is Tut Ankh Amon section, King Tut tomb is the only intact tomb for a pharaoh, In 1922 King Tut Ankh Amon tomb discovery captivated the world, This discovery was the culmination of fifteen years search, You will be astonished about what king Tut objects can inform us about the high technology of Ancient Egypt, enjoy half an hour Nile tour in felucca or motor boat, then accompanied by your private tour guide proceed trip to visit Old Cairo, stir to reconnoiter Old Cairo, It is the area where there are old holy buildings belonging to the three religions ( Christian churches, Old mosque and Old Synagogue ), It is known as Coptic Cairo, because there are many old Coptic churches in the area

During our tour in Old Cairo, Your private tour guide will take you to see Babilion fortress ruins and towers, then tour to the Hanging Church, it one of the oldest and most popular historical churches of Egypt, and It was erected on the top of Babylon towers, visit also the church where is located the Crypt of the Christian holy family, proceed  your guided tour to visit Saladin citadel, The Citadel ( Al Qalaa in Arabic ) a in Arabic ) was built as as military fortress by  ( Salah El Din El Ayoubi - Saladin), He erected it to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. The fortress was built on hill to enable soldiers to see attackers, Later on it became not only a military place but also a Royal residence, Al Malek El Kamel was the first king to live in the citadel palaces . In the 1860s, Egypt ruler Khedive Ismail ( grand son of Mohammed Aly pacha ) left his palace in the Citadel of Cairo into his own new palace in Abdeen. From then on the Citadel of Cairo was no longer used as the residence of the Egyptian rulers or the Egyptian government, lunch meal will be included during the tour, walking tour in the old market Khan El Khalili,transfer to your hotel by private AC van

 

 

Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis Tour

 

Your first day tour will be dedicated to scout Cairo west bank where are located  Giza pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis museum in El Badrasheen village, Relish the happiness of Cairo private guided tour with your masterly private tour guide,and scout the only thing still in exist from the ancient wonders of the world, Start your Day tour by meeting your knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide in the hotel in Cairo, Worldtouradvice will make all your wishes come true to reconnoiter the secrets of the mysterious Pyramids of Giza, The ancient Egyptian pharaohs believed in the afterlife and this was why they erected such huge Pyramids to protect the bodies of the deceased after death. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs built theirs tombs in a form of a pyramid during Old and Middle kingdoms, These massive pyramids were erected by pharaohs to withstand time, Relish an excursion to The Pyramids of Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Kafra & Menkaure.proceed tour to visit the Great Sphinx, head of a man & body of a lion, representing symbols of being intelligent and strong, it was the guardian of the pyramids,while some archaeologists say it was scared minimum 2000 before building pyramids, lunch will be served at typical restaurant in Cairo. Papyrus institute, Proceed your Cairo guided tour to Saqqara pyramid complex, where your tour guide will take you to see the Heb Sed building, kagemni Mastaba and the Step pyramid dedicated to king Zoser who ruled Egypt 5000 years ago, Saqqara step pyramid is the first pyramid ever erected in all Egypt, Proceed your Cairo private guided tour with your Egyptian private tour guide to visit Memphis museum, Memphis or ( Manf ) is located 22 kilometers south Giza pyramids in a small Egyptian village ( El Badr Sheen ), Memphis was the first capital erected in Egypt after unification between Upper and lower Egypt, It was surrounded by a white stunning wall, that is why it was called ( Inbu Hedg ) which means the white walls, then Mn Nefer ( The stunning place ), Now most of the elements of the ancient city were lost, but there are few important things to see in its opened museum, The main things to see in Memphis are the huge statue of Ramses II, the alabaster Sphinx, the triad of Memphis ( Ptah, Sekhmet and Khonsu )under the Sycamore tree in the museum garden , The sycamore tree was a holy tree for ancient Egyptian Lunch meal will be included during the tour, End of your tour direct private transfer to your hotel in Cairo

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Included

Cairo 2 days Private Guided Tour Includes

- Picking up you from your hotel in Cairo by your private tour guide

- All your Cairo guided tours transfers will be by modern AC van

- All entrance tickets to the following places ( Giza pyramids , Saqqara pyramid complex, Memphis, Cairo Egyptian museum, Saladin citadel and Old Cairo sites ) as per itinerary

Note entrance inside Cheops pyramid, solar boat museum, mummies hall, Mereruca mastaba or the serapium are with additional tickets , please inform us when you book your tour about if you want to add one or more item to your itinerary

- Lunch meal will be included during day tours, 2 lunch meals

- Mineral water on board during the tours

- English speaking private tour guides, all our tour guides has diploma in Egyptology, and license from the ministery of tourism in Egypt

Note if you want us to book your hotel in Cairo We can book it for you at a good price, if you need to book a domestic flight from anywhere in Egypt to come to visit Cairo, we can help you to book your flight or any other kind of transfers to or from Cairo city

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Pyramids Transit Tours From Cairo Airport

 

 

Pyramids Transit Tours From Cairo Airport

Get excited examining the mysterious Sphinx, a sitting statue with a human head and a lion body, and then locate the brilliant discovery of the Valley Temple. Up until this point, the gigantic pyramids have been a major mystery for all of the world's scientists. Pyramids Transit Tours From Cairo Airport will fascinate you, and Sound and Light will teach you more about the history of the pyramids. Show Pyramids, take in the lights and music while learning about their construction and the puzzling artefacts of ancient Egypt. The television programmer tells the tale of the Sphinx, who has stood watch over the city of the dead for 5000 years.

 

You can also try camel riding or horse riding at Giza Pyramids and enjoy the experience of camel riding or taking horse tours for about three hours in the desert. Cairo Pyramids Layover Excursions also explains how the pyramids were built and relates the history of important and well-known individuals from ancient Egypt, all while the pyramids and Sphinx are illuminated in multicoloured lasers and visual projections.

 

cairo excursions,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.

 

Worldtouradvice tour representative will meet you upon your arrival in Cairo international or domestic airport,direct transfer to Giza Pyramids area, if arrival before 14: 00 PM , you will have chance to make a quick tour to visit Giza pyramids, the mysterious Sphinx and the valley temple. But if We arrive after 14:00 PM (BEFORE 17:00 pm)  So it will be a chance to see the view of Giza pyramids and sphinx from the roof of one of the restaurant  located in front of Giza pyramids, and you will enjoy your lunch meal there ( Egyptian food, kabab and Kofta ) ( Abu Shakra restaurant ) or fish restaurant with Cheops and Chephren view ( Khristo restaurant) (depend on your choice) Or there is other choice which is riding camels or horses in the desert and see the stunning view of Giza pyramids panorama  from the desert , the difference between a tour to the pyramid and just ride camel in desert to see them, is that the second choice not enable us to enter the area or being close to pyramids or touching them, but of course if arriving to Pyramids will be before 16:00 PM You can visit it and go close to it and touch it, and you can also ride camel or horses in the area. The lunch meal already included in the 2 cases, but camel or horses depend on you and ( it will be extra charge) Then We go to papyrus gallery to explore how ancient Egyptian were making paper, boats, and shoes from that plant, visit the carpet. at night optional tour to attend Sound and Light show in front of the Sphinx, after the show,   direct transfer to the airport.

 

Note:

Our tours are flexible, just contact us and tell us about your arrival and departure time, and what do you prefer to visit and see, and our tour operator will offer you few itineraries made just for you, and choose from them the best for you

includes

·         The service of mneet and assist in airport

·         Lunch meal

·         Professional tour guide

·         Entrance fees to Giza pyramids area ( if the arrival time enable us to make a tour in the area )

·         Mineral water on board

 

Excludes

·         Any extra not mentioned such as entry in one of the 3 pyramids if your arrival is early enough 

·         Solar boat or riding camels or horses

·         Beverage in restaurants

·         Tipping kitty to tour guide and driver ( recommended but not obligatory )

·         Sound and light show

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Pyramids of Giza Stopover Excursions

 

 

Pyramids of Giza Stopover Excursions

 

As the largest entrance to Egypt, where the majority of visitors remain in Cairo for at least one day, Cairo Layover Tours, Cairo city, beauty of the city itself, and the tourism places in the city should be necessary to give good sense of arrival to the visitors. Your prerequisites for the Cairo Pyramids Tour include sun glasses, a hat, comfortable clothing, sporty shoes, sun cream, and a passport or Egypt visa. Cairo also has fantastic hotels, entertainment, restaurants, and numerous monuments from the Pharaonic Egypt.

 

Cairo Pyramids tour: The Cairo Pyramids are undoubtedly one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The pyramids are among Egypt's most fascinating man-made attractions, and since the country is primarily known for its magnificent pyramid construction, you can reserve Pyramids of Giza Stopover Excursions online to take advantage of this incredible sight-seeing.

 

Our tour representative will meet you upon your arrival to Cairo airport, he will help you to end the arrival procedures, meet your tour guide, drive to pyramids, the tour guide will give you idea about Cairo the city never sleep, he will show you the main things on your way to Giza pyramids, you will cross the Nile , the longest river in all the world , Nile river divide Cairo in 2 parts the eastern part is Cairo, the western part is Giza and both of them is called Great Cairo. If you want to stop to make photos to the Nile, then proceed tour to the pyramids of GIZA the main attraction in both Cairo and Cairo, visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the Sphinx and the valley temple (Free time for optional tours in pyramids area such as going inside one of the 3 pyramids , or visiting the solar boat museum or riding horse or camel around the pyramids. After visiting the Sphinx, you go to see the papyrus gallery, the perfume palaces, then lunch meal which can be in a restaurant with pyramids view or ( quick sandwiches ) , this is depending on your departure time from Cairo airport.

 

Note that our tours are flexible, you can add more items if you have long transit time in Cairo.

includes

·         The service of meeting and assistance upon your arrival to Cairo airport

·         Modern AC Private van from airport to pyramids and return to airport

·         Professional English speaking tour guide during the tour

·         Giza pyramids & sphinx entrance fees

·         Lunch meal during your transit tour

·         2 bottles mineral water onboard

excludes

·         Optional tours

·         Beverages not mentioned in our transit tours from Cairo airport

·         Tipping to driver and tour guide ( recommended but not obligatory )

·         Any thing not mentioned in our transit tour package

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