Cairo, the world metropole awaits you
Explore with Sempre Travel Egypt in a relaxing and nice atmosphere the best Cairo sights incl. Overnight stay near the world-famous Pyramids of Giza. Alone or in a small group, we start with our tour with a visit to Saqqara – Memphis – Pyramids of Giza – Egyptian Museum – Saladin Citadel – Cairo old town with Abu Serga church and Khan el Khalili Cairo.
Already with the drive from your Hurghada Hotels, you will notice the difference to mass tourism. If alone or in a small group of up to 7 people, you will enjoy the relaxing and entertaining ride in our modern air-conditioned vehicles. After arriving in Cairo, our first stop is
Memphis capital of Egypt in ancient times
Memphis capital of Egypt was the capital of Ancient Egypt. Most of the approximately 100 pyramids found near Cairo date from the time when Memphis
was the most important city in Egypt and at the same time the whole world.
Memphis capital of Egypt in ancient times fell apart long before the current capital, Cairo, was founded. It was home to the pharaohs who built the Pyramid of Djoser and the Pyramids of Giza.
Close by there is also the Saqqara necropolis, which is one of the oldest burial places in the world. In Saqqara, we visit
Saqqara Step Pyramid – Pyramid of Djoser
Pyramid of Djoser – Saqqara Step Pyramid is one of the most important archaeological sites of Egypt. The Djoser Step Pyramid is not as famous as the 3 Pyramids of Giza but is an older example of pyramids and is considered by archaeologists to be the predecessor of pyramids.
The Saqqara Step Pyramid was built in the 27th century BC by Djoser and got its name from its step-shaped sides. Another contrast to the Pyramids of Giza. Its structure, made up of six different layers, forms steps of decreasing size that are built up on top of each other.
Archaeologists see this as an improvement to the practice used before, a flat rectangular structure under which the pharaohs were buried in the past. The 203-foot (approx. 62 m) high Pyramid of Djoser lead to the construction of the Pyramids of Giza, one of the world-famous landmarks of Egypt.
From Saqqara, we continue our way to the Giza Plateau with the 3 Pyramids of Egypt.
We will make our lunch break in a traditional restaurant close to the Pyramids.
Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, are a landmark for Egypt`s capital. Here you will be welcomed by our Egyptologist.
The world-famous 3 Pyramids of Egypt are on the outskirts of the Cairo metropolis on the Giza Plateau. Standing at the foot of the Pyramids you will ask yourself:
How did the Egyptians manage to create this masterpiece over 4,000 years ago without mechanical help?
Our Egyptologist is always there to answer all your questions.
At the end of our first day, we drive you to a hotel close to the Pyramids of Giza where you will spend the night.
Would you like to meet up for dinner in the evening? We are more than happy to arrange this for you. How about a restaurant close by or on the Nile River?
