Cairo Day Tour To Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids
Private Cairo day tour To Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids to the oldest, nicest sightseeing in Cairo. the history of building the Egyptian pyramids.
The Bent Pyramid King Snefru (2680-2656 B.C)
The founder of the IV Dynasty, was the first to choose the area to build his royal tomb, as it was close to the capital, Memphis. He built two pyramids, the first is known like the bent pyramid
Zoser's Funerary complex
Zoser's Funerary complex entirely surrounded by a magnificent enclosure wall of fine limestone with one entrance at the southeast corner.
Step Pyramid
The step pyramid of the king Zoser which is consider the first stone structure in the world. It dates back to 2770 B.C.
Memphis and the Open Museum
Statue of Ramses second in Memphis with white crown, false beard and hands long the body.
The Open Air Museum-Memphis
An enormous statue of limestone for the king Ramses the second which is almost 10 meters long without feet.
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Egyptian Pyramids
Private Cairo day tour starts after enjoying your breakfast at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. you will start a full day trip to some of the oldest, nicest sightseeing in Giza and the great Cairo. The oldest capital of upper and lower Egypt some 3100 BC, founded by Menes or Narmer the first pharaoh of united Egypt. You will visit the oldest 3 Pyramids in Egypt starting with the step pyramids of Saqqara, the bent pyramid and the red pyramid of Dahshour.
The highlight of Cairo Day Tour
- Memphis city
- Open-air Museum
- tomb of Mereroka
- Titi Pyramid
- Dahshour Pyramids (Best Pyramid and Red Pyramid)
- Saqqara Pyramids and complex
Explore with Your guide in a deluxe vehicle around 08:30 am the oldest capital of united Egypt, Memphis founded by the King Menes around 3100 B.C.
Memphis City the oldest Capital of Egypt
Memphis was once the administrative and religious center of Egypt. Almost nothing remains from ancient Memphis except some monuments from the new kingdom and late period. An open-air museum with an enormous statue of limestone for king Ramesses II which is almost 10 meters long without feet. Moreover, you will see the biggest movable alabaster sphinx statue which weighs more than 80 tons. There also some granite sarcophagus and remains of big granite statue for king Ramesses II.
Saqqara Pyramid – Sakkara Pyramid
Saqqara will be your second stop, the ancient cemetery of Memphis with its step pyramid of Zoser which is considered the first stone structure in the world. It dates back to 2770 B.C.
There you will visit the step pyramid of king Zoser in southern Saqqara and its complex. Then you will visit the pyramid of the kind Titi and the tomb of Mereroka which has perfect scenes for daily life (Extra charge). After that, you will take your lunch in a local restaurant in the Memphis area.
Dahshour Pyramids
Dahshur will be your next stop. Dahshur is one of the royal necropolises located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo. King Snefru (2680-2656 B.C), the founder of the IV Dynasty, was the first to choose the area to build his royal tomb, as it was close to the capital, Memphis.
Bent Pyramid
He built two pyramids, the first is known like the Dahshur pyramid or bent pyramid (your guide will explain to you why?) which is 101 meters in height and it has two entrances one to the north as normal and the second to its western side.
Red Pyramid
The second pyramid is known as the Red Pyramid (your guide also will explain to you the reason behind the name). It is the first true pyramid successfully completed. Here there is a certain peace and tranquility to the site still. It is most noteworthy for being the site that best demonstrates the change from the “step” pyramid to the “true” pyramid that occurred during the Third and Fourth Dynasties. Dahshur has only recently been opened to the public, having been a military zone until 1996. Later on, your guide will take you back to your hotel for dinner and free time at leisure.
Important Notice
Tomb of Mereroka and the pyramid of the kind Titi are an extra charge.
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Cancellation Policy and refunds
Our goal is to provide extensive tours and excursion services and innovative travel products for our guests to ensure they enjoy the best of what Egypt has to offer as a holiday destination but we understand things happen in life and sometimes you have to cancel or change your tour plan. We want to make it as easy as possible to do so we try to make our cancellation policy as good as we can and we divided the cancellation policy into Individual Travelers, groups depending on the high and peak period of the season.
Day Tours and Shore Excursions Cancellation
Cancellation by the clients
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied.
- For daily excursions no cancellation fee ( 0 % cancellation fee ) is charged and a full refund is given if the cancellation is received 12 hours before trip starts.
- Less than 12 hours before the trip starts a 50% will be charged as a cancellation fee.
- Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to airline’s cancellation policy.
Cancellation by Golavita
We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any circumstances but will not cancel a tour less than 45 days before departure, except for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or clients’ failure to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies paid excluding payment for travel insurance or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
Tour Packages and Nile Cruises Cancellation
Cancellation by the clients
Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied.
Individual Travelers
- Up to 20 days before arrival date 5% cancellation fee
- 19 – 08 days before arrival date 15% cancellation fee
- 07 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Groups (10 persons or more)
- Up to 30 days before arrival date 5% cancellation fee
- 29 – 16 days before arrival date 25% cancellation fee
- 15 – 08 days before arrival date 50% cancellation fee
- 07 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Christmas & New Year from 20/12 till 06/01 & Easter holidays from 19/03 till 31 /03
- 30 days before arrival date 25% cancellation fee
- 29 – 16 days before arrival date 50% cancellation fee
- 15 days before arrival date 100% cancellation fee
Cancellation by Golavita
We reserve the right to cancel a tour at any circumstances but will not cancel a tour less than 45 days before departure, except for Force Majeure, Low Bookings or clients’ failure to pay the final balance, the Company will, upon cancellation, return all monies paid excluding payment for travel insurance or offer an alternative tour of comparable standard. No compensation will be paid to the Client if cancellation is because of Force Majeure or Low Bookings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the reservation system in Golavita?
Once you make your mind about the trip or tour package you want, try to make your reservation as early as possible via one of our contacts to give us the chance to secure your space for your wanted trip upon receiving a deposit of 25 %. You can pay the deposits with any kind of credit cards, dollars, Euros or English pounds.
How can I contact Golavita ?
Golavita tour is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to receive and answer your requests or your bookings inquires via phones, Email and lives on line chat. Moreover all our contacts, you can find easily on our home page.
Who do I contact in case of emergency?
Upon your arrival to one of Egypt’s airport and after you will be greeted and welcomed by our staff and on the way to your hotel, our representative will give you papers with all useful information about Egypt and the contact numbers and phone line from which you will keep all the stay and from which you can call us day and night.
What is the official currency in Egypt?Will I be able to exchange dollars, Euros, or other currencies in Egypt?
Egyptian currency is known as Genieh or L.E or Pound .Currency exchange is available at banks, official bureaux de change and most hotels. Banks often have better exchange rates than bureaux de change or hotels. All common international currencies are accepted. There are ATMs in Cairo and other major cities in Egypt that accept any hard currency credit cards
Is it allowed for non-Muslims to enter historical mosques in Egypt?
• Non-Catholics can enter the Vatican and non-Christians are welcomed at churches around the world. While not all the holy mosques of Egypt are off-limits to non-Muslims. All the historical mosques are open for the visit of Muslims/non-Muslims alike like Mohamed Ali Mosque within the Citadel, Amr Ibn El Ass mosque, Ibn Tulun mosque, El Refae mosque, Madrassa of Sultan Hassan and Al Azhar mosque. However, there are protocols which must be followed. Always remember a mosque is a place of prayer and worship for Muslims. It is not a museum.
Can I take pictures while visiting the monuments in Egypt
The answer is between yes and no. in most of the sightseeing it is allowed to take photos and make your trip memorable but there are other places in which you can not take even your camera with you for example Egyptian Museum, Valley of the kings, inside any of the Pyramid, inside the tombs in Sakkara, tombs of noblemen in Luxor, valley of the queens in Luxor.
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