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Memphis, Saqqara and the Pyramids of Giza from Cairo
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Saqqara
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You will be picked up from the hotel in Cairo at 8:00 am by air-conditioned bus to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Memphis is located about 18 km south of Cairo and was around 3000 BC. Founded by Menes.
Visit the alabaster sphinx and the colossal statue of Ramses II. The necropolis Sakkara is one of the most important sub-Egyptian tombs besides Giza. The largest and most impressive tomb is that of Pharaoh Djoser of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom (circa 2650 BC) with the famous Step Pyramid. Next to the step pyramid, you will visit the Pyramid of Teti, the tombs of Mereruka and Kagemmi and the Imhotep Museum.
On the way to Giza you will have lunch in a local restaurant. The furth...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide in Cairo
Entry to all mentioned locations (if option selected)
Lunch
Transfers by air-conditioned bus
soft drinks
All services not mentioned in the description.
Itinerary
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Memphis and Sakkara
You will be picked up from your hotel or airport in Cairo and travel to Memphis in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Located about 18 km south of Cairo, it was founded around 3000 BC by Menes, the 1st Pharaoh of the 1st Dynasty. Visit the alabaster sphinx and the colossal statue of Ramses II. The Saqqara necropolis is one of the most important Lower Egyptian burial sites alongside Giza. .
The largest and most impressive burial site is that of Pharaoh Djoser from the 3rd Dynasty of the Old Kingdom (approx. 2650 BC) with the famous step pyramid. .
This pyramid is considered the forerunner of the classic pyramids.
The five steps of the pyramid that are still visible give you an impression of the technology used by the builders.
Djoser's burial chamber is located below the actual pyramid.
In addition to the step pyramid, you will visit the pyramid of Teti, the tombs of Mereruka and Kagemmi, and the Imhotep Museum.
4 hours
2
Giza Governorate
On the way to Giza you will have lunch in a local restaurant.
30 minutes
3
Pyramids of Giza
Immediately afterwards you will be driven to one of the seven wonders of the world> the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The pyramid tour ends at the Sphinx and the temples in its surroundings. At the end of the day you will be driven back to the hotel or airport in Cairo.
3 hours
Memphis, Saqqara and the Pyramids of Giza from Cairo
(16) Reviews
Saqqara
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You will be picked up from the hotel in Cairo at 8:00 am by air-conditioned bus to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Memphis is located about 18 km south of Cairo and was around 3000 BC. Founded by Menes.
Visit the alabaster sphinx and the colossal statue of Ramses II. The necropolis Sakkara is one of the most important sub-Egyptian tombs besides Giza. The largest and most impressive tomb is that of Pharaoh Djoser of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom (circa 2650 BC) with the famous Step Pyramid. Next to the step pyramid, you will visit the Pyramid of Teti, the tombs of Mereruka and Kagemmi and the Imhotep Museum.
On the way to Giza you will have lunch in a local restaurant. The furth...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide in Cairo
Entry to all mentioned locations (if option selected)
