Day Tour to Saqqara & Memphis

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Step back in time and explore the origins of ancient Egypt on a private day tour to Saqqara and Memphis.
Begin your journey in Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, where you can see the impressive statues and artifacts that tell the story of Egypt’s earliest dynasties. Continue to Saqqara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the earliest colossal stone building in history, and one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites.
Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle, and enjoy complimentary bottled water and light snacks throughout the trip. This is a perfect tour for history enthusiasts looking for a deeper understanding of Egypt’s beginnings.

What's Included

Tour guide
Light snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Lunch at local restaurants (koshari)
Private air-conditioned vehicle
bottled water
Any Optional Tours , entering any of the Pyramids

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Giza Plateau

    Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops ,Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

    Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Khafre's Pyramid

    Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Pyramid of Menkaure

    Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Great Sphinx

    The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre.[7] During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Memphis and Sakkara

    Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

    Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Pyramid of Unas

    The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Pyramid of Teti

    The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Mastaba of Ti

    The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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