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Experience the Timeless Treasures of Egypt

5.015 reviewsSaqqara (Sakkara)

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Private tour

Highlights

Prepare for a journey that will whisk you back to the age of the pharaohs! On this enchanting tour, you will explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the intriguing Unas Pyramid burial chamber at Saqqara, before meandering to the iconic Giza Plateau, home to the magnificent Pyramids and the legendary Sphinx. Round off your adventure with an awe-inspiring visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). With rich history, breathtaking sights, and expert guides, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • If option is selected
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  1. Saqqara the Cradle of Pyramids and Mystical Burial Chambers to visit: The Step Pyramid funeral complex of King Djoser the first pyramid and stone buildings ever constructed in Egypt! King’s Unas Pyramid burial chamber, where you will descend into the burial chamber adorned with the Pyramid Text, an exclusive glimpse into the beliefs surrounding the afterlife of ancient Egypt.

    2 h

  2. The iconic Giza Plateau and marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, along with the Pyramids of Khafrae and Menkaure. Then through King’s Khafrae’s magnificent Valley temple to the timeless guardian of the Pyramids, The Great Sphinx the witness of the fascinating facts of ancient Egypt secrets.

    2 h

  3. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where you’ll explore the world’s largest collection of ancient artifacts, where you will stand in awe of treasures been underground for millenniums while you wandering through the interactive exhibits that showcase the grandeur of ancient Egypt.

    3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Youssef
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Cairo

  • Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1344 of 10229.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

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

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