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A pyramid with a stepped structure, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins and steps leading up to it. 1
Two people interacting with a donkey near a concrete wall. 3
A large stone sarcophagus with hieroglyphics and a figure lying on it. 4
A large stone statue of a pharaoh with a prominent beard and a headdress. 5
By Intrepid Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is €58 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview

    • See Memphis, Egypt’s first ancient capital
    • Visit the colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Explore Saqqara’s famous Step Pyramid
    • Enjoy quieter sites with great photos
    • Travel in a small group with a local guide

Activity location

  • Cairo
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pharaohs Hotel, 12 Lotfy Hassouna, St, Dokki, Giza Governorate
    • 12 Lotfy Hassouna Ad Doqi A
    • Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt

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Explore Saqqara & Memphis from Cairo

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€57.88 x 2 Adults€115.76
Total
Price is €115.76
Until Fri, 23 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Saqqara and Memphis
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to Saqqara and Memphis
  • Inclusions
    Round trip transport from Cairo in an air conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Expert commentary on ancient Egyptian history and culture
  • Inclusions
    Photo stops at key sites and viewpoints
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Children 5 and younger are not allowed.
    • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
    • We recommend checking your government’s most recent travel advice for Egypt. Please ensure your travel insurance includes all destinations on this itinerary.
    • 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).

What you can expect

  • Start your journey in Cairo and travel to Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt. Visit the Mit Rahina Open Air Museum, where you’ll see highlights from the Old Kingdom, including the impressive colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other artefacts from the Great Temple of Ptah. Your guide shares insights into Memphis’ role as the centre of power and culture for centuries.

    Continue to Saqqara, a vast archaeological site just south of Cairo. Here you’ll explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest stone pyramid and a key landmark in ancient Egyptian architecture. Learn about Imhotep’s innovative design and discover nearby tombs and smaller pyramids from the 5th and 6th Dynasties. Saqqara offers a quieter, less crowded alternative to Giza, with excellent photo opportunities across the desert landscape.

    After exploring both sites, return to Cairo with a deeper understanding of Egypt’s earliest dynasties.

Location

Activity location

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    Cairo
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Pharaohs Hotel, 12 Lotfy Hassouna, St, Dokki, Giza Governorate
    • 12 Lotfy Hassouna Ad Doqi A
    • Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt