Private Tour Memphis Old City & Sakkara Pyramid & Imhotep museum
Discover two of Egypt’s most important archaeological treasures Memphis and Sakkara. Sakkara is one of the oldest archaeological sites in all of Egypt,
Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, Memphis was the former capital of Egypt. Explore some of the country’s most iconic pyramids and royal tombs. Learn the stories behind the ancient city, then you may ask for a trip This private tour will show you the beauty and majesty of ancient Egypt.
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What's included in Private Tour Memphis Old City & Sakkara Pyramid & Imhotep museum
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our tour guide will pick up from your hotel to enjoy your half day tour :he original name of the city was Hiku-Ptah (also Hut-Ka-Ptah) but it was later known as Inbu-Hedj which means 'White Walls' because it was built of mud brick and then painted white. By the time of the Old Kingdom (c. 2613-2181 BCE) it was known as Men-nefer ("the enduring and beautiful") which was translated by the Greeks into 'Memphis.' It was allegedly founded by the king Menes (c. 3150 BCE) who united the two lands of Egypt into a single country. The kings of the Early Dynastic Period in Egypt (c. 3150-2613 BCE) and Old Kingdom (c. 2613-2181 BCE) ruled from Memphis, and even when it was not the capital, it remained an important commercial and cultural center.
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
The most famous structure by far at Saqqara is Djoser’s Step Pyramid. Dating from the 3rd dynasty (2667—2448 BC), it was the first all-stone complex ever built on earth. It also displays an important architectural innovation for the construction of the Giza Pyramids and other later pyramids in the 4th dynasty and later.
Inclusions
- hotel pick up and drop off
- private tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- tips
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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