Tour di un'intera giornata alle piramidi di Giza, Menfi, Sakkara e Dahshur

Embark on a timeless journey with Sun Pyramids Tours, where our expert guide will whisk you away from your hotel to the awe-inspiring

 

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex, is home to three of the most iconic pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Built during the Fourth Dynasty around 2600 BCE, these pyramids served as monumental tombs for the pharaohs. The complex also includes the Great Sphinx, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

 

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids in the Giza Pyramids Complex. Built around 2580-2560 BCE during the Fourth Dynasty, it originally stood at 481 feet tall and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Constructed from millions of limestone blocks, the Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu. It remains one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian engineering and architectural prowess.

 

The Great Sphinx of Chephren

The Great Sphinx of Chephren, also known as the Great Sphinx of Giza, is a monumental limestone statue located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. Believed to have been carved during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) around 2500 BCE, the Sphinx features the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, likely representing Khafre himself. Measuring about 240 feet in length and 66 feet in height, the Great Sphinx is one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Egypt.

 

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple, is an ancient Egyptian structure dating back to approximately 2500 BCE. Constructed for Pharaoh Khafre, the temple was primarily used for mummification and ceremonial purification. It is renowned for its impressive architecture, featuring massive limestone blocks and granite pillars that showcase the grandeur and precision of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.

 

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The Saqqara Step Pyramid, with its six towering steps reaching towards the heavens, stands at a height of 62 meters and is the earliest large-scale stone construction, built for King Djoser. This remarkable pyramid marks the beginning of the golden era of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt, laying the foundation for the grand monuments that would follow.

 

Lunch Time

Godetevi un delizioso pranzo in un ristorante locale del Cairo, poi proseguite il vostro Tour di un'intera giornata alle Piramidi di Giza, Menfi, Sakkara e Dahshur. Con la vostra guida privata visiterete:

 

La città di Menfi

Menfi era l'antica capitale dell'Egitto, fondata intorno al 3100 a.C. Fu un importante centro politico e culturale, con templi di rilievo, tra cui il Tempio di Ptah. Oggi è un sito archeologico con reperti di grande importanza, tra cui una colossale statua di Ramses II e la Sfinge di alabastro.

 

Le Piramidi di Dahshur

Le Piramidi di Dahshur, a sud del Cairo, comprendono la Piramide romboidale e la Piramide Rossa, costruite dal faraone Snefru. La Piramide romboidale è nota per la sua forma unica, mentre la Piramide Rossa è la prima piramide a facce lisce realizzata con successo. Queste piramidi rivestono grande importanza nell'evoluzione dell'architettura piramidale.

 

Prenotate con noi per un'esplorazione senza pari delle antiche meraviglie dell'Egitto, dove ogni passo è una storia e ogni monumento un ricordo inciso nella pietra.

 

Con Sun Pyramids Tours, il vostro viaggio nel cuore della storia ha inizio.

 

Infine, vi riporteremo al vostro hotel del Cairo.

Pasti: Pranzo

Nota : Il servizio di pick up / drop off dall'aeroporto del Cairo, dall'aeroporto della Sfinge, dalla Nuova Capitale Amministrativa, dal Nuovo Cairo, da Heliopolis, da Badr City, da Shorouk, da Rehab, da Obour, da Sheraton Almatar, dalla città di Sheikh Zayed o da Madinty City comporterà un costo aggiuntivo