Pyramids Tour from Sokhna Port

Pyramids Tour from Sokhna Port

An “Egypt Fun Tours” representative greets you at your cruise exit door in Sokhna Port. We then drive you to Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You begin your private guided tour of the pyramids from Sokhna Port. First, you visit these Cairo tourist attractions:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The fabled Giza Pyramids stand firm across the heavenly plains of Giza. They date back to the Old Kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC). Here, the monarchs of the 4th dynasty built magnificent monuments.

The Great Pyramid

Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC – 2584 BC) built the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Great Pyramid remains one of the ancient world’s wonders. It stands 147 meters tall. It consists of 2.3 million limestone stones, weighing a total of 6 million tonnes. This pyramid contains numerous magnificent chambers. These include the Queen’s chamber, the King’s chamber, the enormous void, and the grand hall.

The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx, “Horus of the Horizon,” stands as an everlasting guardian. Ancient Egyptian gods commissioned it to defend Giza’s wondrous marvels. Pharaoh Khafre (2558 BC – 2532 BC) erected it. He demonstrated his everlasting wisdom and might. The famous Dream Stele of Thutmose IV sits beneath the Sphinx’s face. They placed it around 1401 BC to convey a fascinating story.

The Valley Temple

The Holy Valley Temple is an ancient religious site. Builders established it to commemorate the deceased. They performed a mummification ritual there on the bodies of all the 4th dynasty’s royal families. After lunch at a local Cairo restaurant, you join your private guide for a tour of the following site:

Step Pyramid of Saqqara

Imhotep, a genius mind, built the Saqqara Step Pyramid. It stands as the greatest and most important structure in ancient Egypt’s history. He built it during the reign of Pharaoh Djoser (2649 BC – 2611 BC). It features six steps, rising to a height of 62 meters. Each step has its own unique complex. Finally, we return you to Sokhna Port and your cruise door. Lunch is included.