Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Tour

 Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis

1. Hotel Pickup

   • Start your journey with a pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
   • Your professional tour guide will accompany you, offering insights and historical context throughout the day.

2. Giza Plateau - Great Pyramids & Sphinx

   • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza

     • Head to the Giza Plateau to see the awe-inspiring pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
     • Explore the pyramids of Khufu (the Great Pyramid), Khafre, and Menkaure.
     • Learn about the history, construction techniques, and the significance of these ancient tombs in Egyptian civilization.

   • Panoramic Viewpoint

     • Drive to the highest point of the Giza Plateau for a spectacular panoramic view of the pyramids.
     • This is the perfect spot for photographs and to take in the grandeur of the entire Giza complex.

   • Valley Temple of King Chefren (Khafre)

     • Visit the Valley Temple of Pharaoh Khafre, where his mummification process took place.
     • Learn about the ancient Egyptian mummification rituals and the importance of the temple in the afterlife journey of the pharaohs.

   • The Great Sphinx

     • End your visit to the Giza Plateau with a stop at the Great Sphinx, the colossal half-human, half-lion statue.
     • Your guide will explain the history, symbolism, and mysteries surrounding this world-famous statue, believed to be a guardian of the Giza Plateau.

3. Saqqara - The Step Pyramid of Djoser

   • After visiting Giza, head to Saqqara, the ancient necropolis of Memphis, where many early kings of Egypt were buried.

   • Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser

     • Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest pyramid and the first large-scale stone structure ever built, constructed about 4,760 years ago.
     • Walk through the surrounding mortuary complex and explore the courtyards, temples, and structures that illustrate the early development of Egyptian burial practices.

4. Memphis - Egypt’s Ancient Capital

   • After Saqqara, head to Memphis, the ancient capital founded by King Narmer over 5,000 years ago. Memphis was the center of political and religious life in ancient Egypt.

   • Open-Air Museum of Memphis

     • Explore the Open-Air Museum, which houses significant relics, including the massive statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
     • Learn about Memphis's role as a political and religious center, and the importance of Ramses II during Egypt's New Kingdom period.

5. Return to Hotel

   • After a day of exploring Egypt's ancient wonders, you will be comfortably dropped off back at your hotel.