Visiting and seeing the pyramids of Egypt is a childhood dream for millions of people in this world, especially for those who studied about them when they were little kids. Did you ever dream of visiting those great structures on a day tour? Is it possible to visit the most famous pyramids in one day? With Your Egypt Tours, you will visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, and a visit to the ancient capital of Memphis.
Discover the magic of Giza city on a day tour and explore the famous Giza pyramids area and Sphinx. You will start visiting the symbol of Eternity and the only wonder that still survives among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Cheops(Khufu). It is certainly one of the most important monuments of ancient Egypt. A masterpiece of fabricated structure and architecture, you will be overwhelmed by the huge size of its blocks, the height, and the age that exceeded 4600 years.
While you stare at this great monument, your guide will explain fully the history of the area including the other pyramids, of Chephren and Mycerinus, answer all your questions and give you free time for photography. You will have the chance to take pictures of the area including all the pyramids from the panorama area.).You can enter one of the pyramids and explore its inner chambers. Alternatively, you may roam the edge of the desert while camelback. These activities are optional and at an additional cost. Transition to the Sphinx area where you will spend some time exploring this monolith statue, which symbolizes the power and wisdom of the pharaoh as the statue was carved as a lion's body and the head of the pharaoh. Next to the Sphinx area, you will visit the Valley Temple, where you will learn about mummification in ancient Egypt.
The next stop will be at Sakkara, another great archeological site where the famous and multi-titled architect Imhotep built the oldest pyramid in Egypt. This ancient stone structure dates back over 4000 years ago and has huge solid steps on each side. Your tour guide will accompany you inside the tombs of the nobles (Tomb of Kagemni) to decipher the murals depicting daily life activities in Ancient Egypt. Your tour guide will accompany you inside one of the tombs of the nobles (Tomb of Kagemni) to see murals reflecting daily life activities in ancient Egypt.
The next stop will be at Dahshour, an archeological site that is five miles away from Sakkara. There are three pyramids in this untrodden place: the Bent Pyramid, the North, and the Red Pyramid. Both belong to the pharaoh Snefru, the founder of the 4th dynasty, while the third pyramid belongs to his wife, Queen Hotep Heres. In this place, you will visit the Bent Pyramid, the first attempt to develop the Step Pyramids' shape. This pyramid looks fascinating with its two-level form and its beautiful soft casing layer. Move around this pyramid and look at the small pyramid of the queen. Then, stop at the Red or North Pyramid. This one is the first true and complete pyramid in ancient Egypt. You will be told about the development of the royal tomb structure in the Old Kingdom. You can enter the chamber of this pyramid, which is quite an experience to go through the narrow tunnel to the chamber.
At the end of the tour, drive back to your hotel.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2025. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
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One day in Cairo may not be enough to experience everything in Cairo, but it is more than enough to learn about the popular attractions in Cairo such as the Egyptian Museum. You can find a lot of attractions if you have a well-thought-out itinerary and the desire to explore.
You can certainly enjoy Cairo day tours on your own, but having a tour guide around will be more beneficial because they can teach you about the background information and history of each Cairo attraction. Whatever mode of transportation you pick when visiting Cairo, be ready for crowds. Taxis and metro tickets are reasonably priced, as are both public and private tour buses.
Begin your day tour in Cairo with popular attractions such as the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahsour, finish the attractions of Giza day tours then move to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, and end your day with a shopping tour in Khan El Khalili.
Cairo is one of the largest cities in the world, and the second largest in Africa by population. You could tour the city for weeks, but we suggest spending at least 3 days in Cairo on your first visit.
Yes, a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo is worth it, but as others have said, it’s going to take most of the day to visit most popular attractions in Alexandria day tours such as Qaitbay Citadel, Lighthouse, Catcombos of Kom El Shoqafa, and Alexandria Library.
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