Highlights:
Step Pyramid: Visit Saqqara, home to the famous Step Pyramid, the oldest pyramid in Egypt, built for Pharaoh Djoser (2650 BC).
Ancient Capital: Explore the remains of Memphis, the legendary city founded by King Menes (3100 BC) and the capital during the Old Kingdom.
Early Dynasty Necropolis: Discover Saqqara, the vast necropolis and burial site for kings of the 1st and 2nd Dynasties.
Private Flexibility: Enjoy a private tour allowing you to determine the time spent at each archaeological site.
Papyrus Art: Optional visit to a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous ancient artwork is created.
Itinerary:
Your My Egypt Travel qualified tour guide will pick you up from your hotel for this private half-day tour to explore two of Egypt’s most important archaeological treasures.
The tour begins at Memphis, the legendary city founded around 3100 BC by King Menes, who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Learn how Memphis served as a vital fortress and center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years.
Next, you will drive approximately 20-30 minutes to Saqqara, a key section of the great necropolis of Memphis. Saqqara is home to Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the famous Step Pyramid, built by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser in 2650 BC. Your guide will provide a brief history of the site before allowing you free time to walk around the perimeter of this impressive structure. Saqqara is also the burial site for the kings of the 1st and 2nd Dynasties, with several major recent archaeological discoveries made here.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each site. 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 on the day. Finally, your guide will drive you back to your hotel.
Included:
- Meet & greet at airports and all assistance during stay
- All transfers by A/C vehicle
- All entrance fees per itinerary Egyptologist tour guide
- lunch during tours
- All taxes and service charges
Excluded:
- Entry visa to Egypt Optional tours or activities
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Tipping
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