Highlights
- Explore Cairo’s pyramids, Egypt’s iconic ancient wonders, and their history
- Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the world’s last remaining ancient wonder
- Tour the Sphinx and uncover the mystery of Egypt’s legendary half-human statue
- Witness Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara
- Discover Memphis and explore the ruins of Egypt’s historic capital city
Description
Be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's oldest existing colossal stone building (2630 BC) built for King Djoser. Next visit Memphis, the first capital after Upper and Lower Egypt's unification in 3100 BC, and witness the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. Next, see the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue of the mythical creature with a Pharaoh's head and lion's body. Explore the Valley Temple, a funerary complex with a mortuary temple, and the Pyramids of Chefren.
There will be free shopping time to enjoy the experience on your own, discussing the price directly with the vendors. After, return to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
Includes
Pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Egyptologist tour guide
Bottled water
Entry tickets to Pyramids - Sphinx area, Saqqara & Memphis (if option booked)
Lunch at a restaurant (if option or add-on booked)
Excludes
Long-range pickup and drop-off (available as an add-on)
Camel ride (available as an add-on)
Entry inside the Great Pyramid
Tips (optional)
Important Information
- Shopping time is provided where you can enjoy the experience on your own, discussing the price directly with the vendors
- According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, travelers must purchase entrance tickets directly by paying with a card; cash is not accepted
- It is recommended to have travel insurance
- Pickup is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October City is available to book in the checkout process as an 'Add-on'
- Total tour duration will be 8 hours including hotel pickup and drop off
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund