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Day Tour to Sakkara, Dahshur and Memphis City
Cairo, Egypt
8 hours
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History
Date
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What You Will Do
Have A Day Tour To The Fascinating History Of Egypt With To Giza City Where You Will Visit The Necropolis Of Sakkara, Dahshur, And Memphis City That Was The Capital Of Egypt During The Old Kingdom.
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included?
- Tipping
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Memphis and Sakkara
The tour starts with a visit to the Sakkara area. In there, You will see the Saqqara Pyramid (also known as the Step pyramid; 27 km Southwest of Cairo). Sakkara is the first trial to build a pyramid-shaped tomb for King Zoser, the first user of limestone in this area. After visiting Sakkara, You will be served a lunch break in a local deluxe restaurant. The next stop will be a short visit to the Dahshur pyramids (Also known as Bent and Red Pyramids). These are considered to be the first true pyramids ever built by King Snefru, the founder of the 4th dynasty of the Pharaonic period. King sneferu was also the father of King Cheops, who built the great pyramids of Giza. The Dahshur pyramids are among the oldest, largest and most preserved pyramids in Egypt, dating back from 2613 to 2589 BCE. From Dahshur, you will be taken to see the ancient Memphis City which was the first and oldest capital city of Egypt. It’s located at the Eastern bank of the River Nile. You will also get to see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Tours of Cairo.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Portuguese
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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