Half Day Saqqara Pyramids and Memphis Tour

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1. Depart central Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle and journey south to Saqarra, home to the oldest step pyramid still standing. Hear how this desert area was used as a burial ground for Memphis, Lower Egypt’s ancient capital. Marvel at the vast Step Pyramid of Zoser as your guide recounts how it was constructed in the 27th century BC. Learn about the main features of the flat-topped pyramid and hear how it ranks as the world’s oldest large-scale stone monument. Admire the smaller pyramids around it,

   2 hAdmission included

2. then continue to the site of Memphis. Founded in around 2,900 BC, this ancient city is believed to have been purpose-built and was characterized by majestic temples and palaces. Visit the open-air museum that houses broken statues, carvings, and columns. Marvel at a huge, fallen statue of Ramses II and enjoy the crowd-free atmosphere. Afterward, return to Cairo where your tour ends.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1863 of 10229.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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