Half-Day Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis

from $60.0

Duration

1 day

Max People

Tour Type

Half-Day tours

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Half-Day Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis

Discover the origins of ancient Egyptian civilization on a captivating half-day tour to Memphis and Saqqara from Cairo. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this enriching experience takes you to two of Egypt's most significant archaeological sites, where the foundations of the pharaonic kingdom were established. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide as you explore Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt, home to remarkable monuments including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to the legendary necropolis of Saqqara to admire the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first monumental stone pyramid and the birthplace of pyramid construction. This half-day excursion offers an unforgettable journey into the early history, architectural innovation, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt before returning to your hotel in Cairo.

What’s Included

Pick up services from your hotel & return.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private Egyptologist guide during the tour.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
All taxes & service charges.

What’s Exclude

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping

Tour Plan

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Hotel Pickup

Your professional Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your half-day journey through the birthplace of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Visit Saqqara

Start your tour at the legendary Saqqara Necropolis, home to the remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first monumental stone pyramid. Designed by the architect Imhotep, this groundbreaking masterpiece marked the beginning of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt. Explore the surrounding archaeological complex and discover its fascinating history.

Visit Memphis

Continue to Memphis, the first capital of unified ancient Egypt and one of the country's most important historical sites. Stroll through the open-air museum, where you'll admire the colossal statue of Ramses II, the impressive Alabaster Sphinx, and other remarkable monuments that reflect the city's glorious past.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant before concluding your tour.

Return to Your Hotel

After an enriching half-day exploration of Saqqara and Memphis, relax as you are transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Meal Included: Lunch