Enjoy Pyramids Egypt, visit Pharaonic civilization, Giza pyramids, Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus, step pyramid at Sakkarra, the Bent Pyramid & the Red Pyramid in Dahshur.

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Tour Name Pyramids Holiday
Tour Type Budget Vacation
Duration 5 Days
Tour Price Per person € 173
Destination(s) Cairo - Giza - Alexandria
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Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt - the gift of the Nile as described by Herodotus. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by a Memphis Tours representative who will help you through passport control, baggage claim and all customs formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza& the Sphinx
After breakfast, relish in a day of sightseeing via a private vehicle. First, see the ancient capital of Memphis which was founded by King Menes;during Old Kingdom Memphis was the capital of Egypt. Second, proceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Third, visit the pyramids of Giza,home of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. From there proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dating to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Dahshur Pyramids
After breakfast, you will be driven to Dahshur which is located Southwest of Memphis at some 10 kilometres to the South of Sakkara. Here you will see the Bent Pyramid & the Red Pyramid both were built by Snefru, the founder of the 4th Dynasty. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Cairo or Alexandria
After breakfast, choose between a free day in Cairo or an optional tour to Alexandria. Sites in Alexandria include Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse; Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles; the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library; the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock; and the Catacombs. Return to Cairo for overnight stay.
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
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