Half-Day Saqqara Pyramids and Memphis Tour from Cairo

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

View the pyramids and sites of early ancient Egypt on this enthralling half-day tour from Cairo. With an expert guide, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Saqqara to see the magnificent Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest stone pyramid. Continue to the site of Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt, to view what remains of this once colossal city. Admire its relics in the open-air museum, including a giant, fallen statue of Ramses II. These lesser known, but fascinating sites attract fewer tourists, making them wonderful to explore.

What's Included

Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Explore the legendary pyramids of Saqqara
Visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt and the Old Kingdom of Egypt
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to Saqqara and Memphis
Join a Local English-speaking guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pharaohs Hotel, 12 Lotfy Hassouna, St, Dokki, Giza Governorate

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

    Located approximately 30 km south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt with the world's oldest standing step pyramid. It's the first stop on our private day tour from Cairo, and certainly is an impressive way to start the day. Designed by Imhotep for King Djoser (c.2667-2648 BC), the Step Pyramid is the oldest complete stone-hewn building complex known in history, and is surrounded by other small pyramids dating back to the 5th and 6th Dynasties. Although Saqqara was eclipsed as the burial ground of royalty by Giza and the Valley of the Kings in Thebes (near Luxor), it remained an important complex for burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Next up, we're off to Memphis, which functioned as the ancient capital of Lower Egypt and of the Old Kingdom of Egypt from its foundation until around 2200 BC. The modern towns of Dahshur and Saqqara lie within the administrative borders of historical Memphis. Wander around, explore, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of some really, really old cities. Careful not to stand in place for too long - you might mummify!

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
  • Please dress modestly, yet considering the heat. Shoulders and knees should be covered, and light fabrics like cotton are advisable.
Supplied by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Egypt

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