Explore ancient wonders with an Egyptologist guide on a private tour to Saqqara and Memphis, uncovering Pharaonic history and architectural marvels.
Explore ancient wonders with an Egyptologist guide on a private tour to Saqqara and Memphis, uncovering Pharaonic history and architectural marvels.
- Saqqara Necropolis - Start your historical journey at Saqqara, an expansive ancient burial site that served as the necropolis for Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital.
- Step Pyramid of Djoser - Here, you can admire the groundbreaking Step Pyramid of Djoser, recognized as the world’s oldest significant stone structure. Constructed for Pharaoh…
- Saqqara Necropolis - Start your historical journey at Saqqara, an expansive ancient burial site that served as the necropolis for Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital.
- Step Pyramid of Djoser - Here, you can admire the groundbreaking Step Pyramid of Djoser, recognized as the world’s oldest significant stone structure. Constructed for Pharaoh Djoser by the brilliant architect Imhotep during the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BCE), this monumental creation marks a crucial point in architectural history. Explore its surrounding complex, including tranquil courtyards and detailed tombs of nobles (such as the Tomb of Mereruka, if accessible and time allows), to gain insight into early royal burial customs.
- Statue of Ramses II - Proceed to the remnants of ancient Memphis, established around 3100 BCE by King Menes, making it the first unified capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Although mostly in ruins, Memphis now functions as an open-air museum. Here, you can marvel at significant artifacts, including the enormous fallen statue of Ramses II and a stunning Alabaster Sphinx.
- Sphinx of Memphis - The Alabaster Sphinx, second in size only to the Great Sphinx of Giza. Your guide will highlight its past glory as a hub of power, religion, and trade, helping you envision its former magnificence.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza.
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
- Bottled water.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza.
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
- Bottled water.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
Embark on a fascinating private day tour to Saqqara and Memphis, tracing the origins of ancient Egyptian civilization. Accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, discover the site of the world’s earliest significant stone structure and the remains of Egypt’s first unified capital. This tour provides deep insights into early Pharaonic history and…
Embark on a fascinating private day tour to Saqqara and Memphis, tracing the origins of ancient Egyptian civilization. Accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, discover the site of the world’s earliest significant stone structure and the remains of Egypt’s first unified capital. This tour provides deep insights into early Pharaonic history and the monumental advancements that paved the way for the grand pyramids to come.
- recommended for travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
