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Half-Day Saqqara Pyramids and Memphis Tour from Cairo
Giza, Egypt
4 hours
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What You Will Do
View the pyramids and sites of early ancient Egypt on this enthralling half-day tour from Cairo. With an expert guide, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Saqqara to see the magnificent Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest stone pyramid. Continue to the site of Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt, to view what remains of this once colossal city. Admire its relics in the open-air museum, including a giant, fallen statue of Ramses II. These lesser known, but fascinating sites attract fewer tourists, making them wonderful to explore.
What's Included?
- Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Explore the legendary pyramids of Saqqara
- Visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt and the Old Kingdom of Egypt
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to Saqqara and Memphis
- Join a Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Pharaohs Hotel, 12 Lotfy Hassouna, St, Dokki, Giza Governorate
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Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
2 hours
Located approximately 30 km south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt with the world's oldest standing step pyramid. It's the first stop on our private day tour from Cairo, and certainly is an impressive way to start the day. Designed by Imhotep for King Djoser (c.2667-2648 BC), the Step Pyramid is the oldest complete stone-hewn building complex known in history, and is surrounded by other small pyramids dating back to the 5th and 6th Dynasties. Although Saqqara was eclipsed as the burial ground of royalty by Giza and the Valley of the Kings in Thebes (near Luxor), it remained an important complex for burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Egypt.
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
- Please dress modestly, yet considering the heat. Shoulders and knees should be covered, and light fabrics like cotton are advisable.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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