Discover Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids Highlights
Experience the wonders of Egypt's past with our Discover Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids Highlights tour. Step back in time as you visit the open-air museum of Memphis, home to ancient statues and artifacts, before marveling at the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness the ingenuity of ancient architects at Dahshur, where you can explore the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Discover the history and significance of these iconic landmarks with our informative guides, and gain a new perspective on the legacy of the Egyptian civilization.
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Car + Guide + Entry Fees
Pickup included
What's included in Discover Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids Highlights
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Memphis and Sakkara
Memphis (Arabic: مَنْف, romanized: Manf, pronounced [mænf]; Bohairic Coptic: ⲙⲉⲙϥⲓ; Greek: Μέμφις), or Men-nefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw ("North").[3] Its ruins are located in the vicinity of the present-day village of Mit Rahina (Arabic: ميت رهينة), in markaz (county) Badrashin, Giza, Egypt.[4]
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [sɑʔːɑːɾɑ]), also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English /səˈkɑːrə/, is an Egyptian village in the markaz (county) of Badrashin in the Giza Governorate,[1] that contains ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.[2] Saqqara contains numerous pyramids, including the Pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and a number of mastaba tombs. Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.3 by 0.9 mi).
Bent Pyramid
The bent pyramid of Dahshur was built by the first King of the 4th dynasty Sneferu, and it was the first attempt to build a smooth pyramid instead of stepped one. Maybe that's why the pyramid is taking an angle of inclinations from the half way up (54) degrees to (43) degrees.
Inclusions
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottle of Water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tipping
- Lunch
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our driver will be waiting for customers in the lobby holding a sign
Meeting / End Points
- Memphis and Sakkara
