Cairo Layover Excursion: 9-Hour Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis
Cairo Layover Excursion: 9-Hour Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis
Transform your 9-hour Cairo layover into an unforgettable journey! Dive into the heart of ancient Egypt by exploring the magnificent pyramids of Giza, the pioneering Step pyramid at Sakkara, and the historic capital of Memphis. Seize this unique opportunity to witness the grandeur of the world's most iconic monuments, all within your layover time frame.
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With a 9-hour layover in Cairo, you have the perfect opportunity to explore Egypt's most iconic landmarks. Dive into the heart of ancient civilization as you visit the awe-inspiring pyramids of Giza, the world's oldest monumental structures. Not stopping there, the journey takes you to the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, a marvel of architectural evolution. Culminate your adventure in Memphis, the ancient capital that once served as the cultural and political hub of Egypt. This tour is a seamless blend of history and adventure, designed to make the most of your time in Cairo.
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Itinerary
9-Hour Cairo Layover Tour
If you have 9 hours in Cairo layover, they are enough to tour the most important pyramids in Egypt. Spend those hours among the largest and oldest pyramids in the world, the pyramids of Giza, the Step pyramid in Sakkara and give a visit to Memphis, the oldest capital of ancient Egypt.
Itinerary:
Visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
It is certainly one of the most important monuments of ancient Egypt. A masterpiece of fabricated structure and architecture, you will be overwhelmed by the huge size of its blocks, the height, and the age that exceeded 4600 years. Your guide will explain fully the history of all the area including the other pyramids, of Chephren and Mycerinus, answer all your questions and you will have the chance to take pictures of the whole area. You will spend more than two hours in the area so that you can enter one of the pyramid's chamber or you may like to have a camel ride around the area. Moving to the Sphinx area where you will spend some time exploring this monolith statue, which symbolizes the power and wisdom of the pharaoh. Next to the Sphinx area, you will visit the valley temple where you will learn about mummification in ancient Egypt.
Sakkara
Your next stop is Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid, built-in 2800 B.C. Your guide will provide a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid and you will have free time to walk around and visit the painted tombs of the nobles.
Memphis
Memphis is the oldest capital of Egypt after the unity in 3100 B.C. You will visit the open-air museum in the city. In Memphis, you will see the second-largest Sphinx in Egypt, the lying colossus of Ramses II, and many more monuments dug in this great city.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Bottled water
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to the chambers of the pyramids.
- camel ride
Important Notes
- 9 hours Cairo layover tour covering the pyramids of Giza, the Step pyramid in Sakkara, and Memphis
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible contradictorily stated as not wheelchair accessible - clarification needed
- The listed price does not include a per person processing fee, payable at the time of tour check-in
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to the tour, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation