Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara and the former capital, Memphis. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way on this private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch (if option selected)
✔ Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.
✔ Private transportation by air-conditioned minivan ;pick up from hotel and drop off.
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entrance to the inside of the the great Pyramid is 300L.E currently, and liable to change without prior notice.
✖ Camel rides at the Giza pyramids.
✖ A supplement for the Russian language Guide is 800L.E
✖ Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
✖ Transfer Supplement to/from region of N.A.Capital 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
✖ Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Ultra Loaloa Nile Maadi Hotel
3. Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
4. Grand Nile Tower
5. Helio Cairo Hotel
6. Royal Marshal Hotel
7. Regency Hotel
8. JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
9. Gulf Tower
10. Makram Ebeid Apartment
11. Triumph Luxury Hotel
12. Cairo Hotel
13. Novotel Cairo Airport
14. Flamenco Hotel Cairo
15. Nile Sky Suites Hotel
16. Grand Nile Plaza
17. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
18. Azar Boutique Hotel
19. Havana Hotel Cairo
20. Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG hotel
Additional Info: Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from the hotel and drop off.
We also pick up from AirBnb's and Private apartments. Please specify.
Itinerary
1
Great Sphinx
The Giza Plateau is only around 30 minutes from Cairo, where your qualified Egyptologist guide will provide a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids: Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost) or take a camel ride (additional cost).
After visiting the pyramids, you'll continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, for thousands of years the enigmatic symbol of Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Memphis and Sakkara
Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will see artifacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid, was built in 2650 B.C. Your guide will provide a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid and you'll have free time to walk around.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
