Private Half-Day Tour to Memphis & Sakkara
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This half-day tour offers an exciting journey to the ancient capitals of Memphis and Saqqara, where Egyptian civilization first flourished. Accompanied by your expert guide, explore the legendary Saqqara necropolis and witness the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest stone pyramid that marked the beginning of pyramid construction. Continue to Memphis, Egypt's first capital, where you'll encounter the colossal limestone statue of Ramses II and the magnificent alabaster Sphinx. This immersive experience takes you through the birthplace of pyramid technology and pharaonic power, showcasing extraordinary archaeological treasures that reveal the origins of ancient Egyptian engineering and royal architecture, all conveniently located just south of modern Cairo.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid. Built by Imohotep for pharaoh Zoser in 2800 BC, the famous Step Pyramid is well preserved. Your qualified tour guide will give you a brief history of the site before allowing you free time to walk around the impressive structure. Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister's tomb, a queen's pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty founding king. This is a tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each site during the tour. In addition, you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish. If you do not want to include this visit, just inform your guide on the day.
Memphis is your first destination after meeting your guide. You will see the open-air museum in the city. In Memphis, you will see the second-largest Sphinx in Egypt, known as the alabaster Sphinx, the lying colossus of Ramses II that is a masterpiece and a strong proof of how Egyptian sculpture reached its peak. You will also see many more monuments dug in this great city. Memphis was the first capital city of Egypt after the unity of the Southern and Northern kingdoms. Enjoy all the beautiful monuments on display in the open museum.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Your Egypt Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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