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Private Half-Day Memphis & Sakkara Tour with Egyptologist

Location Cairo, Egypt
$170
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This immersive half-day tour, accompanied by an expert Egyptologist guide, takes you to the birthplace of pyramid construction at Memphis and Saqqara. Explore the vast Saqqara necropolis, where you'll witness the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser - the world's oldest stone structure and the first pyramid ever built. Continue to ancient Memphis, Egypt's first capital, to see the colossal limestone statue of Ramses II and the beautiful alabaster Sphinx. Your Egyptologist will bring these archaeological wonders to life, explaining the engineering marvels and historical significance of these sites that laid the foundation for all future pyramid construction and pharaonic architecture in Egypt.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Standard Package
Inclusions: Expert Driver + Private Car + Professional Local Guide + Sites Entry Fees
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Mit Rahina Museum
    You will be picked up at your hotel, then the first stop will be Memphis is the oldest capital of Egypt after the unity in 3100 B.C. You will visit the open-air museum in the city. In Memphis, you will see the second-largest Sphinx in Egypt, the lying colossus of Ramses II, and many more monuments dug in this great city.
  • Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
    Visit Sakkara, the necropolis of the old kingdom where the oldest pyramid of king Zoser is known as the step pyramid was built in 2800 BC. Enter the complex and explore the oldest columns in Egypt. Enjoy the colored wall paintings that date thousands of years ago by entering one of the tombs of the nobles. The tomb of a noble is called a Mastaba and the walls of this type of tomb were covered with colored scenes that reflect the daily life activities in ancient Egypt. Bend down to enter the pyramid of king Titi to see the oldest holy texts on the pyramid walls. (included) On top of a little mount in Sakkara, you can have a panoramic view of 12 pyramids around. After exploring these iconic landmarks, you’ll return comfortably in your private vehicle to your Cairo hotel, concluding your enriching half-day tour with Your Egypt Tours.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Half-Day Memphis & Sakkara Tour with Egyptologist

    Location Cairo, Egypt
    $170
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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