Top Tour from Sokhna port to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis
If you are planning a one-day trip to Cairo from Sokhna port, Happy Egypt is your best Choose. With the Sokhna Shore Excursion, you will explore the most beautiful landmarks of ancient Cairo.
This itinerary provides a full-day tour to the oldest pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza plateau, the Sphinx, and the Open-Air Museum of Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt.
If you're ready to experiment and approach it with the right attitude, you're sure to have a great time. There is something truly magical about visiting ancient Cairo, with the sun setting in the background.
You should wear socks to protect yourself from itching. Also, it is necessary to protect your head. Bring a hat or headscarf. And bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from radiation.
This experience with Happy Egypt you will never forget, and it will leave you with a long-lasting memory.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis
Happy Egypt driver will pick you up from Sokhna Port in the early morning.
When arrival in Cairo, you'll be greeted by your guide, who will accompany you throughout your tour.
The Giza pyramids:
The Giza plateau is in the vast desert, the land of the dead. Guarded by the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, the plateau is dominated by the massive pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. To the south of the Great Sphinx, lies the cemetery and Town of the pyramids Builders.
The pyramids are indeed remarkable feats of engineering. But the question is ..
Why were the pyramids constructed?
The pyramids were constructed in the 4th dynasty, but Giza remained important through the New Kingdom and the 3rd Intermediate Period.
There are so many theories about the techniques of the construction of the pyramids.
Notes: Tickets for entry inside the pyramids aren’t included.
Saqqara:
Saqqara lies on the west bank of the Nile. It is a very vast burial ground was served as the cemetery of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. It includes the famous step pyramid of Djoser and some other mastabas.
The step pyramid was the very first stone monument in history.
Boulevard said that during the 5th and 6th Dynasties, kings Userkaf, Unas, Pepi I, and Pepi II built pyramids of various sizes at Saqqara.
Some of the private tombs of the Old Kingdom lay there as well. The best-known tombs are those of Ti, Kagemni, Ptah Hotep, and Meruruka. Know more about this through the Cairo attractions.
Memphis:
Memphis was the 1st capital of ancient Egypt. The city was founded by King Menes of the 1st dynasty. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta.
The famous god Ptah was highly worshipped in Memphis. From the name of Ptah’s temple there ( hit- ka- Ptah ), the Greek name of Egypt ( Aigyptos ) ( Ai- gy- ptos ) was derived.
In Memphis, the first united government of Egypt was established in 2925 BC, under the authority of King Menes, the 1st king of Upper and Lower Egypt.
Memphis is the Greek name of the Egyptian name (min–nfr), which is today called Mit Rahina.
In this tour, you will visit the open-air museum of Memphis, which, amongst other artifacts, exhibits a colossus of Ramses II.
Tour included
- Ain Sokhna port permission.
- Ain Sokhna port pick up and drop off.
- Entrance fees.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Air-conditioned coach.
- All Transfers.
- Soft Drinks.
- Lunch at a Local resturant.
Tour excluded
- Entry inside the Great pyramids.
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Personal Expenses.
Notes
- Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
- Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
- All prices are in US Dollars, but Egyptian Pound, English Pound & Euros are accepted.
Prices Per Person
| Person | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - Person | USD 250 |
| 2 - 2 Person | USD 165 |
| 4 - 7 Person | USD 115 |
| 8 - 15 Person | USD 90 |