Day tour to Cairo Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara From Port Said Port

From $127

Drive to Cairo from Port Said Port to visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Sakkara. Then Move to visit Memphis the capital of Old Egypt before returning to Port Said.

Trip Type

City Tours, Historical, Sightseeing
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Group Size

7 Min - 8 Max
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Locations

Cairo , Port Said
Trip Duration

1 Day(s)

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Trip code WT-CODE 2652

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Top Egypt Tour representative will pick you up from Port Said Port when your Cruise arrival to Port Said Port, Drive by air – Conditioned vehicle to Cairo (Approx. 3 Hours) Start your Private Tour from Port Said Port , visit The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then visit The Great Sphinx which is The head of Pharaoh with a lion's body Then drive to panorama area to take memorable photos of the three pyramids together, the tour also includes a visit to the valley temple, Enjoy Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, Continue to Saqqara, visit the step Pyramids of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, then move to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, at the end of your Pyramids and Saqqara Memphis Tours from Port Said Port, drive back to your Cruise Ship.

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Pick up

Port Said

our representative will pick you up from Port Said Port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign "Top Egypt Tour with your name written on it". Enjoy a private shore excursion & day trip from Port Said to Cairo, approximately 3 hours by an air-conditioned vehicle with one stop in the middle of the way. Welcome Drink

Visit

Pyramids of Giza

Start your tour with to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops), 3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid-Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.

Visit

Step Pyramid of Zoser

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. Then Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser , the museum of I mhotep, the tomb of a high official , the pyramid of king titi, the pyramid of king unas , and see the pyramids of Dahshur from a distance. After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of Ramses II-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx, Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Alexandria Port: (end of Cairo Trip) departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship at Port Said Port. Meals: Lunch