Day Excursion to the Pyramids from Port Ghalib
Overview
Spend an enlightening day out in Port Ghalib that will help you appreciate the wonders of Egypt when it comes to historical exploration. This deep dive into the smothering and rich culture of ancient Egypt is best experienced through this tour.
To commence, you visit the breathtaking Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and undoubtedly the greatest symbol of the ancient civilization of Egypt. Then, go to Memphis, Egypt's first metropolis where you will come across great statues and remains, including those statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Finally, you will head to Saqqara where the famous Step Pyramid of Djoz built around 2630 BC is situated, which served as the royal cemetery. The site contains several tombs and artifacts believed to be more than four thousand five hundred years old. The sites visited offer a very rich experience of Egypt’s history and this makes it a perfect day hunt, excursion tour, or trip.
Spend an enlightening day out in Port Ghalib that will help you appreciate the wonders of Egypt when it comes to historical exploration. This deep dive into the smothering and rich culture of ancient Egypt is best experienced through this tour.
To commence, you visit the breathtaking Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and undoubtedly the greatest symbol of the ancient civilization of Egypt. Then, go to Memphis, Egypt's first metropolis where you will come across great statues and remains, including those statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Finally, you will head to Saqqara where the famous Step Pyramid of Djoz built around 2630 BC is situated, which served as the royal cemetery. The site contains several tombs and artifacts believed to be more than four thousand five hundred years old. The sites visited offer a very rich experience of Egypt’s history and this makes it a perfect day hunt, excursion tour, or trip.
Inclusion
- pick up and drop off from your hotel in Port Ghalib.
- Enjoy the day in a private, fully air-conditioned vehicle.
- Explore the wonders of Egypt with a professional licensed tour guide—an English-speaking Egyptologist.
- All entrance fees for the sights indicated are included, allowing you to relax and enjoy the view.
- Water in bottles is complimentary and is made available for the guests in the vehicle.
- Savor a local-style lunch at a restaurant in Cairo.
- Take time to shop in the markets of Cairo.
- All service fees and taxes to the customer’s total package are included to ensure a smooth process while on the tour.
Exclusion
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Itinerary
Departing from Port Ghalib, enjoy an amazing day tour to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara, which are among the most ancient sites in Egypt. Obeying the protocol from the coach’s vantage point, a brief ride will take you to Giza, where the visit of the day begins: probably the most renowned site in the country, the Giza Pyramids – three pyramids built to honor the King Khufu – Cheops, Khafre – Chepren, and Menkaure, that were built betwixt 2589 to 2465 B.C. Roam inside the Great Pyramid, the most open structure in the world that has been standing on the Giza Plateau for more than 4500 years, and which dominated the skyline as the tallest building in the entire world.
Ride a camel and take some pictures in the sands of the Giza Plateau as it would be quite hard not to miss these enjoyable activities when you visit Egypt. After that, you’ll make pauses at Memphis, a former port city on the Nile, and visit temples and other structures belonging to the earliest period of ancient Egyptian civilization. The excursion proceeds to the Memphis Necropolis, best known for its famous temples and burial sites.
The last place we go is Saqqara — another large burial ground that is most recognized for the famous Djoser’s Step Pyramid built around 2630 B.C and its other tombs which give one an interesting overview of ancient Egypt.
We shall bring you back to your hotel at Port Ghalib after this adventure-filled day.
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