Tour to Giza pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara step pyramid with private guide
Visit the only standing wonder of the ancient world; the famous Pyramids of Giza together with the Sphinx that has been guarding the Necropolis for over 4000 years now, you will also explore the Valley temple next to the Sphinx to discover the secrets of Mummification. Then you will proceed to the country-side to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara; which is considered to be the first Pyramid's site in Egypt built around the 28th century BC, that makes it the first multi-story stone construction in the entire world. Saqqara Necropolis doesn't house only the step Pyramid, but it houses other Pyramids from the Old Kingdom and hundreds of stone built tombs for high officials and nobles from the same period.
Saqqara enjoys an amazing countryside atmosphere, where you will see cultivation and how Egyptian farmers live a laidback style of live farming their land and bread their cattle.
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Tour to Giza pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara step pyramid with private guide
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What's included in Tour to Giza pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara step pyramid with private guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pyramids of Giza
With this wonderful tour you will get a better understanding of how the Pyramids were constructed and evolved over 100 years. As you will cover all different sites that show different stages of the evolution of the Royal Tomb and Egyptian Pyramids. This tour will cover the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus at Giza from the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, you will also explore the Sphinx area together with its valley temple that was built by King Chephren; the builder of the middle Pyramid at Giza.
Great Sphinx
Get to know the the Guardian Sphinx and its valley temple
Step Pyramid of Djoser
After having enough time at Giza Pyramids, you will drive about 30 minutes to visit Saqqara Necropolis that house many tombs and Pyramids, most importantly the Step Pyramid of King Zoser that was designed by the genius architect Imhotep around 28th century BC, to be the first Pyramid complex in Egypt.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Admission fees to the sites visited (Your guide will help you get the tickets)
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Friendly Note: We’re happy to offer free pickup from hotels in Cairo Downtown and the Giza Pyramids area—the hotels listed are just examples. If you're staying near Cairo Airport or in 6th of October City, no problem! We can still arrange pickup for a small additional transfer fee of $20 per group (round trip). Just let us know your hotel details when booking!
