Private Tour: Memphis and Sakkara

4.2 (48 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Memphis and Sakkara, two of Egypt's most important archaeological treasures. Sakkara is home to the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and Memphis was the former capital founded in 3,100 BC.

What's included

  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.
  • Egyptologist the languages included in the pricing (English)
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans ; pick up from hotel and drop off.
  • Gratuities
  • A supplement of 1000 L.E. applies to all languages except the English language guide.
  • Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
  • Transfer Supplement to/from region of N.A.Capital 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
  • Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car

What to expect

  1. Memphis and Sakkara
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more like a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis, he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt.
  2. Saqqara Pyramid
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister's tomb, a queen's pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty founding king.

    This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each site during the tour. In addition, you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish. If you do not want to include this visit, just inform your guide of the day.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from the hotel and drop off.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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