Budget-Friendly Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. A qualified, private Egyptologis will provide rich context and tell many stories starting from the moment he meets you in your hotel to head for Giza in a private, modern a/c van (WiFi on board) and visit the following sights: The Great Pyramid (the only remaining wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world as the other six have vanished, 2500 B.C.), as well as the pyramid of Chephren (son of Cheops) and the pyramid of Mycerinus (son of Chephren). Enjoy the view from the panorama area, then proceed to the Valley Temple (of king Chephren) and the Great Sphinx (of king Chephren). Enjoy a camel ride for 30 minutes in the Sahara desert, then your tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel.

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2. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and most iconic pyramid in Egypt—and the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Inside the Pyramid Visitors can explore narrow passageways leading to: The King’s Chamber The Queen’s Chamber

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3. The Pyramid of Menkaure is the southernmost and smallest of the three main pyramids in the Giza Pyramid Complex. Built around 2530–2500 BCE for Pharaoh Menkaure of Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, it completes the royal necropolis established by his grandfather Great Pyramid of Khufu and father Pyramid of Khafre. Despite its size, its artistry and material choices mark a pinnacle of Old Kingdom craftsmanship and spiritual symbolism.

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4. Take some pictures ans ride your camel

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5. Exceptionally well-preserved wall reliefs showing Princess Meresankh III with elegant facial features and fine artistic detail. • Daily life scenes depicting offerings, agriculture, craftsmen, servants, and family members—offering a rare glimpse into elite life over 4,500 years ago. • Vivid original colors that have survived remarkably, making this tomb stand out among Giza’s mastabas. • Hieroglyphic inscriptions detailing titles, family lineage, and religious beliefs of the Old Kingdom. • The burial chamber where the princess was originally laid to rest, carved directly into the bedrock.

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6. Great Sphinx of Giza, colossal limestone statue of a recumbent sphinx located in Giza, Egypt, that likely dates from the reign of King Khafre (c. 2575–c. 2465 BCE) and depicts his face. It is one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks and is arguably the best-known example of sphinx art.

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Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Bewertungen

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Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Kairo

• Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 2673 tagesausflüge we list in Kairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 236 of 2673.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kairo

Kairo, Ägyptens weitläufige Hauptstadt am Nil: Pyramiden von Gizeh, mittelalterliche Moscheen, lebhafte Basare und Schätze der Pharaonen.

Am Westrand der Stadt erheben sich die Pyramiden von Gizeh und die Große Sphinx auf dem Wüstenplateau, weiter südlich die Stufenpyramide von Sakkara und die Ruinen von Memphis. Kairos große Museen, das Ägyptische Museum am Tahrir-Platz und das riesige Große Ägyptische Museum am Plateau, bewahren Fundstücke aus Jahrtausenden.

Top-ranked sights in Kairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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