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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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MemphisMy son and myself with one of many statues at Memphis.Photo by: LISA LAustralia, 10 2008 -
MemphisRemains found.Photo by: Joseph CIreland, 12 2007 -
SakkaraIn front sakkaraPhoto by: Rard11 2011 -
SphinxStatue of a small sphinx in MemphisPhoto by: Rard11 2011 -
RamsesVisiting Ramses the GreatPhoto by: Rard11 2011 -
The Step PyramidThe oldest of all the pyramids.Photo by: LISA LAustralia, 10 2008 -
Ramses IITaken from the observation deck.Photo by: LISA LAustralia, 10 2008 -
Ramses IIJust awesome.Photo by: LISA LAustralia, 10 2008 -
MemphisThese statues are just unbelievable.Photo by: LISA LAustralia, 10 2008 -
MemphisRemains found.Photo by: Joseph CIreland, 12 2007 -
MemphisRemains found.Photo by: Joseph CIreland, 12 2007 -
Steps at Saqqara/SakkaraStep Pyramid - it's pretty cool!!Photo by: Joseph CIreland, 12 2007 -
Saqqara/SakkaraSite they are currently excavating.Photo by: Joseph CIreland, 12 2007 -
Useful Information
Step Pyramid at Sakkara, 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.
Reviewed by Michael L, 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.
Reviewed by STEPHEN m, November 2012
good value for money and a great guide
