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Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a Private Tour to Memphis and Sakkara, one of the most popular Cairo day tours for travelers who want to explore the roots of Egyptian civilization. This private guided experience takes you back more than 5,000 years to the very beginning of ancient Egyptian history.
Begin in Sakkara and witness the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, Egypts first and most enduring monument and the most important step forward in pyramid construction. Discover tombs and antiquities that showcase early pyramid development.
Travel to Memphis, once the most significant political and cultural capital in Egypt from 3100 B.C. Memphis is now an open-air museum showing imposing sculptures and ruins that preserve its rich history.
The Memphis and Sakkara tour is ideally suited for historians and for those seeking original Egypt tours historical which will educate and broaden your understanding of the start of the Egyptian civilization.
Your Private Tour to Memphis and Sakkara begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Cairo by your private Egyptologist guide. Enjoy a smooth start to one of the most fascinating Cairo sightseeing tours, heading toward the ancient necropolis of Sakkara.
Begin your journey in Sakkara, part of the vast Memphis necropolis and the burial ground of Egypt earliest pharaohs. See the Pyramid of King Djoser (The Step Pyramid) built by Imhotep, master architect, the earliest pyramid ever constructed in Egypt. Move along to explore the Pyramid of Teti and other tombs, with vivid depictions of everyday life and beliefs of the time.
Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and now an open-air museum known as a true Memphis ancient city tour experience. Here you will see the colossal statue of Ramses II and learn about the city founded around 3,100 B.C. by King Menes, who unified Upper and Lower Egypt. This stop is also a highlight of the classic Memphis and Sakkara tour and one of the most important Egypt historical tours.
Optionally, you may visit a traditional Papyrus Institute to see how ancient Egyptian artwork is still made today using traditional techniques. At the end of your enriching Egypt day tour you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo with unforgettable memories.
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The Step Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt is considered the world’s first big stone monument and it’s a real must-visit highlight on Egypt Tours, honestly it is. You can find it in Sakkara and it was built for Pharaoh Djoser by the architect Imhotep, who is kind of essential here. The structure has six striking stepped layers, it shows that this is where pyramid building starts in ancient Egypt, at least in this early, well-known form.
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This Cairo sightseeing tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, and a professional Egyptologist guide to explore Sakkara and Memphis ancient city.
Sakkara is home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt, along with the Pyramid of Teti and many ancient tombs.
Memphis was the first capital of ancient Egypt and is now an open-air museum featuring the colossal statue of Ramses II, making it a key stop on any Memphis ancient city tour.
The tour usually lasts around 6 to 8 hours, depending on traffic and time spent exploring each site.
Yes, this Memphis and Sakkara tour is one of the most popular Egypt day tours, suitable for all ages and ideal for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history.
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