Half-Day Private Tour to Memphis and Saqqara
Duration:
Approx. 5–6 hours
Suggested Start Time: 9:00 AM
Itinerary
1. Hotel Pickup
- Your journey begins with private pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a licensed Egyptologist guide.
2. Saqqara – The First Pyramid
- Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built, located just beyond lush palm groves.
- Wander through the vast necropolis, home to dozens of beautifully decorated tombs.
- Visit three included tombs featuring vivid wall carvings that reveal stories of judges, priests, nobles, and scholars.
- Enter two pyramids (such as Teti or Unas), where you can descend into chambers covered in ancient hieroglyphic texts.
3. Memphis – The First Capital of Egypt
- Discover the open-air museum of ancient Memphis, Egypt’s earliest capital.
- Stand before the colossal statue of Ramses II, carved from limestone and lying in a specially built pavilion.
- Admire the mysterious presence of Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess guarding ancient secrets.
4. Lunch at a Local Restaurant
- Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a nearby restaurant featuring local dishes.
- Vegetarian and special dietary options available upon request.
5. Return to Hotel
- After a day filled with ancient wonders, relax on your return journey to your hotel.
Tour Includes
- ✔️ Private air-conditioned transportation
- ✔️ Egyptologist guide (in selected language)
- ✔️ Entrance to Memphis Open-Air Museum
- ✔️ Entrance to Saqqara complex
- ✔️ Traditional lunch at a local restaurant
Not Included
- ❌ Entrance to the Serapeum of Saqqara
- ❌ Tips for guide and driver
- ❌ Beverages at lunch
- ❌ Personal expenses
