Full Day Tour: Saqqara and Giza Details & Information
In this adventure tour, Spiritual Egypt Tours will introduce you to as many pyramids as possible, not just Giza but also you will explore the first pyramid in the world (The Step Pyramid) and the unbelievable alabaster carvings inside the Pyramid of King Unas in addition to a noble tomb in Saqqara.
Go back in time 4,800 years to explore Ancient Egypt important sites, Saqqara, explore the funerary complex of King Djoser, go inside the pyramid of King Unas, and explore a tomb for a noble, after that you will visit Giza plateau, explore the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx.
If you want to fill out your day at the pyramids, consider taking a full day to experience Memphis and Saqqara in addition to the Giza plateau. What remains of the Old Kingdom capital city of Memphis is on display as an open-air museum, the highlight of which is undoubtedly the 10 meter long colossus of Ramesses II. At Saqqara, see the first pyramid in history – the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser and its surprisingly Mortuary Temple.
Marvel at the pyramid texts in the Pyramid of Unas– in totality, over two hundred spells written in awe-inspiring hieroglyphs.
Lastly, head to the Giza Plateau for an exploration of the Great Pyramid of Khufu one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the only standing one, the Pyramid of Khafre, Valley Temple and Sphinx, and Pyramid of Menkaure, to the most spectacular panoramic view to the three pyramids rising from Sahara, it is a breathtaking view,
And lastly, you will be passed by the solar boat of Khufu on display in the Solar Boat Museum.
Any one of these sites will justify your entire trip to Egypt, but taken together you will have a day you will never forget.
Your Egyptologist guide will be on hand throughout the day to provide background on Pharaonic history as well as its legacy in modern times..
Departs:
Daily
Departure Time:
* Spiritual Egypt Tours offer this tour daily from 8 or 9 am , if you would like to change it we are flexible with it and the tour duration from 8 to 9 hours
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Inclusions:
* Qualified Egyptologist guide
* Entrance Fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
* Tourism government paper work.
Exclusions:
* Gratuities (recommended).
* Meals
Additional Info:
* This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
* Confirmation of this tour will be received at the time of booking