Memphis & Saqqara Private Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Cairo, Egypt | Cairo, Egypt


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Famous step pyramid of Djoser built in the Third Dynasty
Memphis—founded in 3000 BC & the capital of Ancient Egypt
One of the world's oldest civilizations
Intriguing legends from Mediterranean history
Private tour with an Egyptologist for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Private tour of Memphis and Saqqara
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation via air-conditioned car or minivan from and to your central Cairo hotel
Tour commentary is provided in English

Description:

Venture into 2 of the country's most important archaeological sites on a tour tailored to your preferences. Explore the ancient city of Memphis—once the capital of Egypt and founded by Pharaoh Menes around 3000 BC—and visit the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty in Saqqara.

Customize your half-day tour with the complete attention of your personal Egyptologist guide. Your day starts in Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Discover this legendary city, once believed to be watched over by the god Ptah, patron of craftsman. Follow your guide to its impressive temple of Hut-ka-Ptah and hear legends and stories that bring this place back to life.

Continue to the vast, ancient burial ground of Saqqara and admire its world-famous step pyramid. The oldest in Egypt, it was built during the Third Dynasty, around 2600 BC. Your guide explains how it was used as a prototype for those at Giza and shows you the prime minister's tomb and a queen's pyramid. Each tells a fascinating story and offers a glimpse into the lives of the ruling classes.