Half Day Saqqara Pyramids and Memphis Tour

By Private day tour

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
5h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Many travellers miss the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest large-scale stone monument. This small-group tour takes you to Saqqara to admire the monument, as well as the relics of Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt.

Activity location

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Al Giza Desert,
- 12919, Saqqara, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Al Giza Desert,
- 12919, Saqqara, Egypt

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Half Day Saqqara Pyramids and Memphis Tour

5h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€87.86 x 1 Adult€87.86

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled Water
Entry/Admission - memphis area museum
Hotel Pick Up And Drop-Off
Entry/Admission - Saqqara area
Qualified Expert Guide
Transport By Private Air-Conditioned Car
Service charge

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup or drop off from Cairo airport or hotel near the airport or outsise cairo or giza location. $20.00 per booking
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

2h
Admission ticket included

Depart central Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle and journey south to Saqarra, home to the oldest step pyramid still standing. Hear how this desert area was used as a burial ground for Memphis, Lower Egypt’s ancient capital. Marvel at the vast Step Pyramid of Zoser as your guide recounts how it was constructed in the 27th century BC. Learn about the main features of the flat-topped pyramid and hear how it ranks as the world’s oldest large-scale stone monument. Admire the smaller pyramids around it,

Memphis and Sakkara

1h
Admission ticket included

then continue to the site of Memphis. Founded in around 2,900 BC, this ancient city is believed to have been purpose-built and was characterised by majestic temples and palaces. Visit the open-air museum that houses broken statues, carvings, and columns. Marvel at a huge, fallen statue of Ramses II and enjoy the crowd-free atmosphere. Afterwards, return to Cairo where your tour ends.

Location

Activity location

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Al Giza Desert,
- 12919, Saqqara, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
- Al Giza Desert,
- 12919, Saqqara, Egypt

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