Itinerary
- The Sphinx of Memphis: our guide will pick up from your hotel to visit Memphis was the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Most of the pyramids found near Cairo, numbering well over 100 in total, were built during this period when Memphis was the most important city in Egypt and most probably the world.
Manf, Mn nfr, or Memphis is an ancient Egyptian city - one of the World Heritage Sites - and it was founded in 3200 BC by King Narmer. It was the capital of Egypt in the era of the Old Kingdom (dynasties 3-6) as well it was the era when god Ptah (god of craftsman and architects) was worshiped.
Memphis was known as the “White Wall,” most probably referring to the palace of the king, which was built with whitewashed bricks, until the 26th century BC. The latest name of Memphis is a Greek translation of the Egyptian Men-nefer, which is the name of a nearby pyramid built in the 6th Dynasty. - Step Pyramid of Djoser: Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is an Egyptian village in Giza Governorate, that's known for its vast, ancient burial ground of Egyptian pharaohs and royals, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
- Imhotep Museum: The museum, which was named for the ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep, was opened on April 26, 2006 by Suzanne Mubarak and Bernadette Chirac. Imhotep is credited with being the first Egyptian to build a monumental structure out of stone: Pharaoh Djoser's step pyramid located at Saqqara, which was built during the 3rd Dynasty.
then back safely to hotel.
Includes
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pickup and Drop off
- Tipping
Details
Many visitors to Egypt only see the Giza Pyramids, but you can explore some of the less-visited pyramids on this half-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid the hassle of haggling for transport and benefit from an Egyptologist’s expertise as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara,
the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.
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Explore the pyramids at Saqqara and Dahshur with an Egyptologist guide Visit the site of Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom Egypt
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from addresses across Cairo and Giza Choice of departure times: Pick the one that fits your schedule
the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.
Upgrade to add lunch.
Explore the pyramids at Saqqara and Dahshur with an Egyptologist guide Visit the site of Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom Egypt
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from addresses across Cairo and Giza Choice of departure times: Pick the one that fits your schedule
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
