With the right Egypt tours packages, you can visit Egypt’s most enchanting and intriguing attractions, including dream dunes, colossal temples, and mysterious millenary culture. Egypt tours packages will take you on a private guided tour of these ancient sites. You can also visit Memphis, Sakkara, and The Valley of the Kings, all of which are worth seeing. Read on for more information.
Cairo
There are several ways to experience the city of Cairo. Whether you are interested in Islamic or Coptic religions, Cairo tours packages include a visit to the Hanging Church, the Church of St. George the Martyr, and Fort of Babylon, which is considered to be the oldest structure in Cairo. Other places to visit in Cairo include the Church of Abu Serga, which is located in a cave. You can also visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the largest in the world.
Memphis
There are many reasons to visit Memphis on an Egypt tour. Memphis was the center of worship for the Ptah god and home to a magnificent sphinx made of alabaster. This ancient city also had a vast necropolis and a royal palace. However, little remains of these buildings today. While the city was cosmopolitan, it has poor preservation. Memphis tours include other places of interest as well.
Sakkara
When you book an Egypt tour package, you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, as well as the ancient ruins in the city of Memphis. You will also have the chance to experience an Egyptologist’s guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza, the only remaining modern-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These landmarks are among the world’s most famous tourist attractions.
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is an archaeological site that has been open to the public for two centuries. There are only a few tombs open for visitors at a time, due to frequent maintenance sequences on the structures. However, there are some notable tombs that are always open. You will need to purchase an entrance ticket before visiting the tombs. This ticket costs 240 EGP per person. Once inside the tombs, you are free to explore the site on your own.
Tutankhamun
It is a unique experience for visitors to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, which has been basically undisturbed for over 3,000 years. You will get to explore the relics of a king and his family while traveling through the Valley of the Kings. Tour guides are able to give you personalized attention from the very beginning of the tour. You will be able to learn about the artifacts you see as you go along.