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Private Tour: Memphis and Sakkara

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Location: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 
                                3 - 4 hours

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Discover Memphis and Sakkara, two of Egypt's most important archaeological treasures. Sakkara is home to the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and Memphis was the former capital founded in 3,100 BC.

Highlights

Private tour from Cairo and Giza to Memphis and Sakkara
See two of the most important archeological sites in Egypt
In Sakkara, you’ll see the Step Pyramid, the oldest pyramid in Egypt
Private tour allows you to determine the amount of time spent at each site
Qualified Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and air-conditioned transportation included

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Private Tour: Memphis and Sakkara

Sphinx

Statue of a small sphinx in Memphis

Photo by: Rard
11 2011
Memphis

My son and myself with one of many statues at Memphis.

Photo by: LISA L
Australia, 10 2008
Memphis

Remains found.

Photo by: Joseph C
Ireland, 12 2007
Sakkara

In front sakkara

Photo by: Rard
11 2011
Ramses

Visiting Ramses the Great

Photo by: Rard
11 2011
The Step Pyramid

The oldest of all the pyramids.

Photo by: LISA L
Australia, 10 2008
Ramses II

Taken from the observation deck.

Photo by: LISA L
Australia, 10 2008
Ramses II

Just awesome.

Photo by: LISA L
Australia, 10 2008
Memphis

These statues are just unbelievable.

Photo by: LISA L
Australia, 10 2008
Memphis

Remains found.

Photo by: Joseph C
Ireland, 12 2007
Memphis

Remains found.

Photo by: Joseph C
Ireland, 12 2007
Steps at Saqqara/Sakkara

Step Pyramid - it's pretty cool!!

Photo by: Joseph C
Ireland, 12 2007
Saqqara/Sakkara

Site they are currently excavating.

Photo by: Joseph C
Ireland, 12 2007

What You Can Expect

Step Pyramid at Sakkara, Egypt

Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more like a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt.

A 20 - 30 minute drive away from the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid. Built by Imohotep for pharaoh Zoser in 2650BC, the famous Step Pyramid is well preserved. Your guide will give you a brief history of the site before allowing you free time to walk around the perimeter of the impressive structure.

Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister's tomb, a queen's pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty founding king.

This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each site during the tour. In addition you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish. If you do not want to include this visit, just inform your guide on the day.

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Frank H

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

Again, great tour guide mixed with some must see sights. The first pyramid (step pyramid by Imhotep) built almost 5000 years ago to be so well preserved, also got to go into the pyramid of Tite in Saqarra. Then memphis, with the statue of Ramses (worth the price alone) With your own Egyptoligist. (was alone and it became a private tour) Heaven for a man or woman that loves history!!

Michael L

5 star rating: Highly Recommended February 2013

An absolutely wonderful tour. Chaly was a fantastic tour guide. My friend and I were picked up to the hotel and taken to Memphis. The tour guide spoke English very well and explained everything very in-depth. I highly recommend that you do this tour.

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Schedule Details

Departs

Departure point

Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

Departure time

9:00am (earlier or later departures are available until 12:00pm (midday) if required, please advise at time of booking)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration

3 - 4 hours

Return details
Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Inclusions

Qualified Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions

Gratuities (recommended)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat

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