Sakkara Dahshour and Giza Pyramids Full-Day Private Tour, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
The journey will take you back in time for more than 4500 years to see how did the ancient Egyptian started their own civilization and how did they create the great pyramids starting with the first pyramid on earth the step pyramid of king Djoser or Zoser in Sakara followed by the pyramids king Snefro in Dahshour and finally the great pyramid in Giza.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
The journey will take you back in time for more than 4500 years to see how did the ancient Egyptian started their own civilization and how did they create the great pyramids starting with the first pyramid on earth the step pyramid of king Djoser or Zoser in Sakara followed by the pyramids king Snefro in Dahshour and finally the great pyramid in Giza.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu and constructed c. 2580 – c. 2560 BC), the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) a few hundred meters to the south-west, and the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinos) a few hundred meters farther south-west. The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as “queens” pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
The Pyramid of Djoser (or Zoser), or Step Pyramid located in Saqqara necropolis and it considered as the 1st pyramid on earth .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
The Dahshur pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids. Ultimately their breadth of experience would allow them to build the Great Pyramid of Giza; the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing to this date.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
