Private Memphis, Sakkara, Cairo
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Experience overview
Depart the pier to begin your private cruise excursion with an approximately three-hour drive through the flat Egyptian desert landscape towards Africa's largest city, Cairo. Upon arriving at the outskirts of Cairo, you will continue on to the area of Sakkara, located south of Cairo. Sakkara is one part of the great necropolis of Memphis, which was the capital of the Old Kingdom. It was thought that the section was for the kings of the 1st and 2nd Dynasty only, but excavations have revealed the tombs of a prime minister, the son of one of the Dynasty's kings and a queen's pyramid. Sakkara is probably best known as the location of King Djoser's Pyramid, better known as the Step Pyramid. It is the oldest known of the nearly 100 pyramids that have been discovered in Egypt. It was designed by the architect Imhotep, whose design was both unique and revolutionary. From Sakkara, your excursion will proceed to the old capital of Memphis. You will see the ruins of the Temple of Ptah and see the fallen colossal statue of King Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Amenhopis II during your orientation drive. Then, drive to Cairo where lunch will be served in a local hotel. After lunch, your tour continues with a drive to the Giza Plateau, to discover the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza. It is here that three pharaohs--Cheops, his son Chephren and grandson Mycerinus--erected magnificent tombs to protect their mummified bodies for the afterlife. You will then drive to the high western plateau, for panoramic views and photo opportunities of the valley and pyramids below. Next stop on your private excursion is the guardian of the mortuary complex, the mystical Sphinx. With the head of a man and the body of a lion, the mysterious Sphinx stretches out to a length of 240 feet of carved natural stone, dating back to 2650 B.C. Your last stop on the tour will be at the Papyrus Institute to see demonstrations on how the ancient Egyptians made paper out of reeds from the Nile. A short time will be set aside for souvenir shopping in the adjacent bazaar. Then you will rejoin your transportation for the three-hour drive back to Alexandria.
Duration
12.5
Activity level
Moderate
Tour style
Private Sightseeing
Group size
Private
Food and beverages
Lunch
Departure point
Ship Pier
Recommended dress
Comfortable clothing and sensible, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Sun glasses and sunscreen are suggested.
Restrictions
Tour requires walking for roughly 1 1/2 miles over 3 1/2 hours. Guests will need to walk on uneven surfaces including cobblestone, gravel, and in some cases sand.
Information required for this tour
Due to local laws, we need to collect some required passport information from you. All passport information for each guest must be supplied and be current, or your request will be denied. PLEASE NOTE: As a general rule, passports should be valid for at least six months when traveling internationally. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final date of travel. If your passport will expire within six months of your last date of travel, please renew it before placing your order for this tour. For more information, consult the USA Department of State's website (/go/wwr_E5UnYsyyXEIvnc48TlCKDFnRQ46iD69-v7zM7BJuSqc4y6mFWLAN8WKo1vaXO3YK9KEqFus). For each guest on the tour, please enter 1) Complete name as printed in the passport; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Passport Number; 4) Issued Date of Passport; 5) Expiration Date of Passport; 6) Nationality; 7) Sex (Male or Female). For example, please enter information in the following format: Customer 1: Robert Joseph Smith, December 5, 1957, Passport # 123456789, April 8, 2015, April 9 2025, American, Male Customer 2: Mary Ann Smith, January 15, 1959, Passport # 123456789, May 12, 2015, May 13 2025, American, Female
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