Full-Day Tour to Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur from Cairo
Highlights
Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur, Cairo
Locations Covered
Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur, Cairo
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this trip to explore the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, King Titi's pyramid and King Unas's pyramid. Travel across the Museum of Imhotep and the Statue of Ramses II and visit the Red and Bent pyramids of Dahshur as well as Memphis- the first ancient capital of Egypt.
Itinerary
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Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour
Meet your tour representative at your hotel and begin the tour.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.
Explore the museum of Imhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of King Titi, and the pyramid of King Unas.
Transfer to Memphis, founded by King Menes and the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years, the first capital of Egypt. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah memorialises the city’s former power and prestige.
See the Statue of Ramses II (16 meters high) and the Alabaster Sphinx with your Egyptologist tour guide.
Continue south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt that holds many famous pyramids. The site is about 40 km from Cairo, the city.
Proceed to have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer back to your hotel to conclude the tour.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.