Saqqara and Memphis Tour from the Airport
Overview
Saqqara and Memphis tour from the Airport
On this Memphis and Saqqara trip with an expert tour guide, you will learn more about the history of Egypt and see the ruins south of Cairo. Spend 6 hours visiting places like the remains of the first city of Egypt. Watch your guide elaborate on the archaeological features of attractions like the Step Pyramid of Zoxer at Saqqara.
Taking a special trip to this place is one of the most fascinating activities to undertake in Cairo and by choosing a private tour you get to enjoy the independence of the trip. The tour, which features Memphis, is an excellent historical trip for the visitors that enables them to embrace the cultural view of Egypt.
While on the tour, local tour guides add value to the whole experience by offering more insight into the Egyptian culture and history of the places visited by the visitors. Experience the history of Memphis with the help of great guides who will help you study all possible aspects of Egyptian history
Saqqara and Memphis tour from the Airport
On this Memphis and Saqqara trip with an expert tour guide, you will learn more about the history of Egypt and see the ruins south of Cairo. Spend 6 hours visiting places like the remains of the first city of Egypt. Watch your guide elaborate on the archaeological features of attractions like the Step Pyramid of Zoxer at Saqqara.
Taking a special trip to this place is one of the most fascinating activities to undertake in Cairo and by choosing a private tour you get to enjoy the independence of the trip. The tour, which features Memphis, is an excellent historical trip for the visitors that enables them to embrace the cultural view of Egypt.
While on the tour, local tour guides add value to the whole experience by offering more insight into the Egyptian culture and history of the places visited by the visitors. Experience the history of Memphis with the help of great guides who will help you study all possible aspects of Egyptian history
Inclusion
- Cairo Day Tours includes daily transport from any hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- All tickets and entrance fees for your Cairo Day Tour to Saqqara and Memphis.
- A tasty lunch in a good quality local restaurant during your Egypt Tours.
- all transports are privately done by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
- Certified English-speaking Tour guide to accompany you through your tours from Cairo.
- Bottled mineral water and soft drinks during Egypt Day Tours.
- Shopping Tours in Cairo (upon your request).
- All service charges and taxes are included.
Exclusion
- Any extras not listed in Cairo Trips itinerary.
- Beverage during meals after your Saqqara and Memphis day trip.
- Tipping or gratitudes are not included in the prices of your tours in Cairo.
- Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Itinerary
Cairo Top Tours representative will meet you anywhere in Cairo or Giza upon arrival at Cairo International Airport during your layover in Cairo to accompany you through your Cairo day tour to visit Saqqara and Memphis city, starting with Memphis, the oldest ever capital of Egypt which was the center for the government which controlled both upper and lower Egypt since the early dynastic period after the unification of the two lands, upper Egypt and lower Egypt took place, the city has ruins of artifacts that are displayed in the open-air museum, you will see the statue of Ramses II, the famous pharaoh from the new kingdom along with the alabaster Sphinx which is much smaller than the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other interesting artifacts that you will feel like getting back in the time of the kings and pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
Resume your Memphis and Saqqara tour from Cairo to visit the most sacred place during the old kingdom of ancient Egyptian history, the Necropolis of Saqqara which is blessed with the first pyramid to be built entirely out of stone, which is Djoser's Step Pyramid that was built for king Zoser who ruled Egypt during the 3rd dynasty, the pyramid is built by the method of putting 6 steps (mastabas) above each other in which the burial is underneath, along with one of the two tombs of the nobles at Saqqara, built for one of the husbands of the king's two daughters, inside, you will see the most well-preserved wall paintings depicting the ancient Egyptians daily-life scenes like the offerings for the Gods of ancient Egypt, Egypt's animals used for food, and hunting scenes that still retain their original colors.
You will have a tasty lunch at Saqqara in a good quality restaurant before being transferred back to your hotel or any other drop-off location by your tour guide after you enjoyed our Egypt day tours.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $150 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $85 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $75 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $60 Per Person |
Start from : $60
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Yes, a professional guide is usually included in the tour to provide insights into the historical context, architecture, and significance of the sites
You can choose when to depart during layovers, but seasoned travelers advise staying away from airports for no more than six hours. Considering that airports themselves aren't often in busy
Find the Saqqara pyramid, one of the first pyramids ever built, as well as numerous other nearby tombs. In addition to visiting Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital and home of the country's kings and queens. a novel experience that brings scenes from antiquity to life.
The exact tour package you select will determine how long the Cairo day tour from the airport lasts. When the travel time to and from the airport is taken into account, the duration usually spans between 6 and 8 hours.
The outside of the pyramid was shiny and smooth, but the steps on the inside were not straight. They sloped outward instead. This made the pyramid very unstable, and it likely fell during a big rainstorm while people were still building it.
A Saqqara and Memphis Tour from the airport is a guided tour that allows you to explore the ancient archaeological sites of Saqqara and Memphis near Cairo, Egypt. These sites are known for their historical significance and well-preserved ancient ruins.
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