Saqqara & Memphis Day Tour
Duration
7 Hours
Max People
50
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Cairo
Overview
The Saqqara Memphis Day Tour takes you beyond the main Cairo attractions to two important sites from ancient Egyptian history. First, explore Saqqara and see the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. Then, visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Together, these sites offer a closer look at the development of Egyptian architecture and the history of the Old Kingdom.
Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Then, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide. During the journey, your guide will introduce you to the history of Saqqara and Memphis.
At Saqqara, discover the Step Pyramid of Djoser and learn how pyramid design developed over time. Saqqara was also an important burial area for Memphis and contains monuments from several periods of ancient Egyptian history.
Next, continue to Memphis. Explore the open-air museum and see large statues and other remains connected with the ancient city. Memphis and its necropolis form part of a UNESCO World Heritage property.
The Saqqara Memphis Day Tour is a good choice for travelers who want to explore ancient Egyptian history away from the busy city center.
Highlights
- Explore ancient Saqqara.
- Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
- Learn about early pyramid architecture.
- Discover ancient Memphis and its open-air museum.
- See the colossal statue of Ramesses II.
- Enjoy private transportation and a professional Egyptologist guide.
Tour Plan
Hotel Pickup
First, your Saqqara Memphis Day Tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and travel to Saqqara in a comfortable private vehicle. The exact pickup time will depend on your hotel location and travel date.
Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser
Next, explore the ancient necropolis of Saqqara.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of the most important monuments at the site. It was built during the Third Dynasty and is recognized as the earliest known Egyptian pyramid and the oldest known major stone structure in Egypt.
Your guide will explain the story of King Djoser and the architect Imhotep. You will also learn how the Step Pyramid helped shape later pyramid design.
Depending on your selected package, you may also visit additional tombs or monuments at Saqqara. Entrance to some areas requires separate tickets.
Memphis
After Saqqara, continue to Memphis, the ancient city that became an important center of political and religious life in Egypt.
Visit the Memphis open-air museum and see its collection of ancient remains. You can also admire the famous colossal statue of Ramesses II and other monuments from the area.
Meanwhile, your guide will explain the importance of Memphis and its connection with the surrounding necropolis.
Return to Cairo
Finally, leave Memphis and travel back to Cairo or Giza.
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel after the Saqqara Memphis Day Tour.
Note: The visiting order may change because of traffic, weather, archaeological site conditions, or official operating arrangements. Additional tombs and special entrance areas may require extra tickets.
FAQ
The tour usually takes approximately 6–7 hours, depending on traffic, site conditions, and your hotel location.
The tour includes the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Depending on your selected package, additional tombs or monuments may also be available.
Yes. The tour includes a visit to the ancient city of Memphis and its open-air museum.
Yes. The tour can be arranged as a private experience with private transportation and a professional Egyptologist guide.
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Cairo and Giza.
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