Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara Tour

Giza Pyramids, Memphis and saqqara Tour Itinerary

Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup by your professional Egyptologist guide from Egypt Axa Tours, traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle to start your Giza Pyramids, Memphis and saqqara Tour from Cairo.

Giza Plateau

Your tour begins at the Giza Plateau with a stop at the Panorama Point for a breathtaking view of the three pyramids in one perfect photo spot. Continue to explore the Giza Pyramids Complex, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the smaller Queens’ Pyramids.

Then visit the legendary Great Sphinx, the iconic guardian of the pyramids with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s head, before ending your visit at the Valley Temple of King Khafre, a remarkable funerary temple used for mummification rituals and famous for its massive columns, alabaster floors, and ancient royal statues.

Saqqara

After that, you will head to Saqqara also known as sakkara or saccara, one of Egypt’s richest archaeological sites and home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest large-scale stone structure and the first true pyramid in ancient Egypt. Designed by the architect Imhotep for King Djoser, the six-tier pyramid marked the beginning of pyramid architecture development.

You will also explore some of Saqqara’s most remarkable monuments, including the Pyramid of Teti, Pyramid of Unas, Tomb of Kagemni, Mastaba of Ti, the Serapeum, and the Tombs of the Nobles, famous for their colorful inscriptions depicting daily life in ancient Egypt, along with the Funerary Complex of King Djoser.

🍽️ Lunch Break

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and experience traditional Egyptian cuisine in a relaxed setting.

Memphis

After lunch, you will head to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, founded by King Menes around 3100 BC. It was an important center of politics, religion, and trade during the Old Kingdom. Today, Memphis is an open-air museum showcasing remains and artifacts that reflect the greatness of Egypt’s earliest civilization.

There, you will see highlights such as the colossal Statue of Ramses II, carved from a massive stone block, and the Alabaster Sphinx, along with a collection of statues and ruins that illustrate the history of this ancient capital of the Pharaohs.

Return

At the end of your Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara Tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders.

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