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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Embark on an unforgettable tour, which will include the Pyramids of Giza and the Step Pyramid of Sakkara. After your drive from Alexandria/Port Said to Cairo, which lasts approximately 3 hours, you will arrive to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, which you visit today with your Egyptologist. The Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt’s 107 pyramids, was built by Imhotep, one of the world’s most famous historical figures. This architect of the world’s first freestanding stone structure is also often recognized as the world's first doctor, as well as a priest, sage, poet, and astrologer. Although the original structure was a burial chamber 28 metres underground, Imhotep enlarged it several times to eventually reach a six-tiered rectangle 60 metres high. After lunch served at one of the leading hotels in Cairo, you will have a short stop to browse for local souvenirs.

Then you will proceed to your second part of the day, the Pyramids of Giza. These Pyramids were built for the Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. They were constructed about 2500 BC with blocks of limestone from the plateau and the Turah hills on the outskirts of Cairo. The Great Pyramid of Cheops alone, the only present-day survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, required over 2,300,000 blocks of stone, each weighing about 2½ tons. Millions of visitors come each year to ponder the fascinating mystery of their existence and explore the ancient burial chambers within. Proceed to the mysterious Sphinx, located in what was once a quarry to the east of Chephren’s pyramid. One theory suggests this Pharaoh’s workers shaped the body into a lion and gave it their king’s face, as a guardian of the necropolis. It describes how the Sphinx had spoken to the then prince in a dream, promising him kingship if he cleared away the desert sand that was choking the Sphinx. Explore this and the many other legends surrounding this timeless regal figure. Enjoy your ride back to Alexandria/Port Said, which is approximately 3 hours, enough time to relax and to think of what you have visited during the day.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Your tour today will give you the chance to visit the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, the oldest known of Egypt's 107 Pyramids. You will also visit the Pyramids of Giza, constructed about 2500 BC, and the mysterious Sphinx located in what was once a quarry to the east of Chephren’s pyramid.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN ALEXANDRIA
00:00 Drive from the port of Alexandria to the outskirts of Giza
03:45 Arrive and visit the step Pyramid of Sakkara
04:45 Drive to one of the local souvenir shops located in Giza
05:15 Short-stop to browse for local souvenirs
05:45 Drive to one of the leading hotels in Giza
06:00 Buffet lunch at one of the hotel's banquet rooms
07:15 Drive to the Pyramids of Giza
07:30 Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
09:00 Drive back to the port of Alexandria
12:00 Arrive to the port and re-join your vessel

Approximate duration: 12 hours

TIMING BREAKDOWN PORT SAID
00:00 Drive from Port Said to the outskirts of Giza
03:45 Arrive and visit the step Pyramid of Sakkara
04:45 Drive to one of the local souvenir shops located in Giza
05:15 Short-stop to browse for local souvenirs
05:45 Drive to one of the leading hotels in Giza
06:00 Buffet lunch at one of the hotel's banquet rooms
07:15 Drive to the Pyramids of Giza
07:30 Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
09:00 Drive back to Port Said
12:30 Arrive to the port and re-join your vessel

Approximate duration: 12 hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES

• A Maximum of 40 persons in a new 49-seater A/C bus for maximum seat choice and comfort
• Red carpet on the pier for guests’ arrival
• Roses given to all ladies upon disembarkation of the ship
• Immediate pre-clearance through all customs and immigration formalities in all ports
• Uniformed escorts available to assist Egyptologist and guests at all times
• The service of the most experienced and knowledgeable Egyptologist
• Advance team to ensure smooth operations throughout
• Back–up bus traveling behind the other buses at all times
• A box of local sweets available on each coach for guests to sample
• One post card provided to each guest with pre-paid postage
• Mineral water on buses at all times
• Wet hand tissues provided to each guest after a day of sightseeing
• Pre-purchased entrance tickets at the sights wherever possible
• Top Security arrangements for groups
• The above tour time table will not be applicable should the call date fall within the Holy month of Ramadan, as all sites close earlier than normal, necessitating some changes in the Tour sequence and timing

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