Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur Pyramids

Great Sphinx - The Sphinx is the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the head of King Chephren, standing beside the vast funerary complex.

Pyramids of Giza - At the Giza Pyramids, visitors can explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. The Valley Temple, where King Chephren’s body was mummified, offers a close-up view of The Sphinx.

Memphis and Sakkara - As the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis is home to the colossal statue of Ramses II and the grand Alabaster Sphinx, dating back to 3100 B.C.

The Sphinx of Memphis - This stone sphinx, located near the remnants of Memphis, Egypt, was carved between 1700 and 1400 BC during the 18th dynasty. The honored pharaoh remains unknown due to the absence of inscriptions.

Step Pyramid of Djoser - Situated in the Saqqara necropolis, northwest of Memphis, the Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is Egypt’s earliest colossal stone structure with six tiers and four sides.

Pyramids of Dahshour - The Dahshour Pyramids are a testament to ancient Egypt’s history. While the Giza Plateau is more popular, Dahshour offers rich stories of Ancient Egyptian History. The area, about 30 km south of the Giza Pyramids, is a significant cemetery of Memphis, containing pyramids from the IV and XII Dynasties, including the Pyramid of Amenemhat II and the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III. King Snefru, founder of the IV Dynasty, was the first to choose this royal area for his tomb due to its proximity to Memphis.

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, now beneath Nazlet el-Samman village. Though not excavated, diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered.

Khafre’s Pyramid - This complex features a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. Statues of Khafre were found in a temple well by Mariette in 1860.

Menkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s complex includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple housed several statues of Menkaure, with a smaller ante-temple added during the 5th Dynasty.

Pyramid of Teti - Located in Saqqara’s pyramid field, Teti’s smooth-sided pyramid is the second known to contain pyramid texts.

Pyramid of Unas - Built between Sekhemket and Djoser’s complexes in North Saqqara, Unas’s pyramid is accessed via a long causeway from a nearby lake’s valley temple.

Mastaba of Ti - Discovered by Auguste Mariette, the Mastaba of Ti in Saqqara is a significant archaeological site with two serdabs and tomb walls depicting everyday life scenes.

Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan Khalili Bazaar

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Located in Downtown Cairo, the Egyptian Museum houses one of the world’s most important collections of ancient artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures. The museum offers a journey through time with its vast array of grave goods, mummies, jewelry, and more.

Cairo - The Citadel of Cairo, or Citadel of Saladin, is a medieval Islamic fortification built by Salah ad-Din. It served as Egypt’s government seat and rulers’ residence for nearly 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th centuries.

Mosque of Muhammad Ali - Situated in the Cairo Citadel, the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, or Alabaster Mosque, was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.

Khan Al-Khalili - Khan el-Khalili is a prominent souq in Cairo’s historic center, attracting both tourists and locals.

Coptic and Islamic Cairo Day Tour

Coptic Cairo - The origins of modern Cairo lie in Old Cairo, on the city’s southern edge. Over two thousand years ago, this area was the start of an ancient canal between the Nile River and the Red Sea, fostering the first settlements.

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Located in Cairo’s historic district, the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.

Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - Originally constructed in 641–642 AD, the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As was the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa, serving as the center of Fustat, Egypt’s new capital.

Al Rifai Mosque - Situated in Midan al-Qal’a, near the Cairo Citadel, Al-Rifa’i Mosque is the Khedival Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s Royal Family.

Synagogue Ben Ezra - The Ben Ezra Synagogue, also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue, is a historic site in Cairo.

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, is located in Egyptian Babylon and is a significant religious site.

• Tour guide
• Private tour
• Bottled water
• Entry Fees
• Transport by private A/C vehicle
• Lunch

• Tipping
• Personal Items
• inside any of the pyramids

Cairo Tour Package for a 3-Day Visit: Explore the Best of Cairo with a Private Guided Tour. This package covers Cairo’s top attractions, including the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis City, Sakkara, and Dahshur Pyramids. Additionally, visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Cairo, and Khan Khalili Bazaar. Experience both Islamic and Christian Cairo with a private tour that includes all pickup and drop-off transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, an expert tour guide, and bottled water.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.