Private Tour Sakkara Step Pyramid&Alabaster sphinx in Memphis
Description
Discover Memphis and Saqqara on a 4-hour private tour with an Egyptologist guide, and explore some of the country’s most iconic pyramids and royal tombs. Walk the perimeter of Saqqara’s distinctive step pyramid, which is just one part of the vast necropolis at Memphis. Learn the stories behind the ancient city, after strolling through tombs and pyramid.
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our private tour guide will pick up from your hotel to start your half day tour to Sakkara : , also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is an Egyptian village in Giza Governorate, that contains ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser.
Memphis or Men-nefer was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw. Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. then back safely to hotel.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up Cairo down town and Giza hotel only. 6th Oct city , new cairo , ring road ,nasr city , airport ( out of meeting point )
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels