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Explore Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis in a day from Suez port
Begin your Suez shore excursion to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis by visiting top ancient attractions in Cairo, like the majestic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Explore the archaeological wonders with the Suez Shore Excursion, including its Step Pyramid complex and noble tombs, and finish at the Open-Air Museum of Memphis. This Egypt tour is all-inclusive, including air-conditioned transportation, private guided service, and entrance fees.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis shore excursion
A Happy Egypt driver will pick you up from Suez Port in the early morning. Your guide will meet you when you arrive in Cairo and will be with you for the duration of your Egypt shore excursion.
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. The Town of the Pyramids Builders and the cemetery are located south of the Great Sphinx. 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 used in 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 was the cemetery of Memphis, Egypt's first capital, and is a very large burial ground. Saqqara includes the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser and some other mastabas. The Step Pyramid Complex is the oldest stone structure in history.
Some pyramids were built at Saqqara by the kings of the 5th and 6th dynasties, such as Userkaf, Unas, Pepi I, and Pepi II. A few private tombs of the Old Kingdom were built there, and the best-known tombs are those of Ti, Kagemni, Ptah Hotep, and Meruruka.
Memphis
Memphis was the 1st capital of ancient Egypt. The city was founded by King Menes from 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.
Memphis is the Greek name of the Egyptian name (min–nfr), is today called Mit Rahina. In 2925 BC, King Menes, the first king of both upper and lower Egypt, established the first united government of Egypt in Memphis. On this day trip from Suez Port, you will visit the open-air museum of Memphis, which, amongst other artifacts, exhibits a colossus of Ramses II.
When your shore excursion in Egypt is over, your driver will take you back to the hotel so you can check out and go to the airport to catch your flight home.
Tour included
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included.
- Suez port permission.
- Suez port pick-up and drop-off.
- Entrance fees.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
- Soft Drinks.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
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 and 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 280 |
| 2 - 3 Person | USD 185 |
| 4 - 7 Person | USD 120 |
| 1 - 15 Person | USD 80 |
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