Full-Day Guided Tour of Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Saqqara with Transfers & Lunch

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Your adventure into the mysterious & unique past of Eqypt with its colossal tombs and pyramids begins as you board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel. The first destination is the famous Pyramid of Giza along with The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. The Giza pyramid was constructed using around 2.3 million limestone blocks and with a complex system of internal corridors. Closely listen to your expert Egyptologist guide who unravels its astonishing secrets. Upgrade your visit to include entry to all the sites visited.

The Great Sphinx

Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, a giant mythical creature with the head of king Chephren and the body of a lion carved out of a single piece of limestone, dating back to 2500 BC. Another notable site is the Valley Temple which was used in the mummification of the pharaoh and his family, as well as the rituals associated with the pharaoh's afterlife. Move on to the Saqqara Necropolis where you'll see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of the oldest examples of large-scale stone architecture in ancient Egypt. After, indulge in a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. Also, pay a visit to the third largest Egyptian pyramid, the Red Pyramid of Dahshur made of red limestone.

Dahshur Pyramids

(Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kms south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best preserved in Egypt!

Itinerary

• Hotel pick-up (8am)

• Giza Pyramids

• Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos + Valley Temple + Great Sphinx (2.5hrs)

• Lunch (1hr)

• Saqqara Necropolis (2hrs)

• Bent & Red Pyramids of Dahsur (1hr)

• Hotel drop-off