Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara Day trip From Alexandria

Your Etro Tours guide and manager will be waiting at Alexandria Port for you. They will be holding  a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them - they will be waiting for you and will find you.

From the moment your tour starts, your guides will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

Driving to the Pyramids at Giza one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, enjoy a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Visit The Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple & many outstanding photo stops and then a wonderful afternoon to explore Sakkara, cemetery for Memphis, Sakkara is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. Including a visit to the step Pyramids of Sakkara (The first proper Pyramids built for the king Zoser, it is considered evolution of the Pyramid from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its known form) Then Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt where Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.

Then step into the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian papyrus at the local Papyrus factory. Here, you’ll witness the age-old craftsmanship that birthed the very first paper in history, a legacy preserved through the ages. Marvel at the intricate process of papyrus production and even have the opportunity to see hieroglyphs meticulously inscribed upon it, a tradition that endures to this very day. Have chance Engaging with the knowledgeable locals who have inherited these time-honoured crafts.

Finally, you will be escorted back to Alexandria, where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the famous library of Alexandria and the site of the lighthouse then drive back to your cruise ship 2 hours before your departure time.

Your day trip to Cairo has been designed to help you enjoy the maximum amount of Egypt with the least amount of time.

If you want to customize your trip, please let us know.

Notes:Comfortable walking shoes and sun hat are recommended.Tour can start from Alexandria and end in Port said or vice versa.