The Saqqara & Memphis tour from Cairo offers a fascinating journey into the early history of ancient Egypt, revealing the time when Egyptians achieved remarkable advancements in unity, architecture, and spiritual beliefs. With Egypt Tours Portal, one of the top-rated travel agencies in Egypt, travelers will enjoy high-quality service including a professional Egyptologist tour guide and comfortable transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour. During this experience, visitors will explore Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, established around 3100 BC, where many important monuments and artifacts reflect the greatness of early Egyptian civilization. The tour then continues to Saqqara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, recognized as the first pyramid ever built in Egypt and a major milestone in architectural history. After discovering these incredible historical sites, guests will return comfortably to their hotel in Cairo. Book this remarkable tour to uncover the mysteries and timeless beauty of Egypt’s glorious ancient past.
Saqqara & Memphis Tour
Price varies by group size
$75.00
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Saqqara & Memphis Tour
Tour Highlights:
- Saqqara Step Pyramid.
- Memphis City.
Included/Excluded
- 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.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
1. Saqqara Step Pyramid Visit
Begin your tour with a visit to the famous Step Pyramid of Saqqara, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep for King Djoser. Standing about 62 meters high, it is considered the earliest large-scale stone structure ever built and marked a revolutionary development in ancient Egyptian architecture. The pyramid is part of a vast complex that greatly influenced pyramid construction for centuries.
2. Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the rest of the tour.
3. Memphis City Exploration
Next, visit Memphis, the ancient city dedicated to the creator god Ptah. Founded by King Menes in the early 31st century BC, Memphis served as the first capital of Egypt. The site contains several remarkable monuments and artifacts that reflect the greatness of Egypt’s early civilization.
4. Return to Hotel
After completing the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
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