Day Tour to Saqqara & Memphis
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.
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Private Day Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids
Pickup included
What's included in Day Tour to Saqqara & Memphis
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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
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
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
Inclusions
- 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
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Paradise perfumes palace & Key of life Papyrus Flower cotton store & Memphis Hand made carpets
- Enjoy the tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at the local school Handmade Carpets.
- Enjoy government stops where to find high-quality souvenirs guaranteed by the Egyptian government
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
