Tour Info
Tour Highlights: Step Pyramid – Saqqara Complex – Memphis City Ruins
Duration: 4 – 6 Hours
Tour Type: Private / Sharing – Upon Request
Memphis and Saqqara are two archaeological sites located 25 kilometers south of Cairo. Memphis and Saqqara are very close, so they often visit the same day.
Memphis was the capital of Egypt at the time of the Old Kingdom. It still remains a colossus of Ramses II lying and a spectacular sphinx of alabaster. The city of Memphis , which is now almost completely disappeared, was the epicenter of religious and administrative at Lower Egypt .
Memphis was also the place where lived the Pharaohs and the capital of Egypt in the early dynastic period and the Old Kingdom. The classical sources and archaeological study show that Memphis was one of the most important administrative centers throughout Egypt.
Saqqara was a burial site during the Old Kingdom, which is why the whole area is a veritable necropolis of pyramids, tombs, and mastabas. The highlight is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser of the Third Dynasty of Egypt.
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara was the first in the history of Egypt. His architect, Imhotep, first in the history of the name is known, was later deified. This pyramid was the core of the funerary complex of King.
Persons | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons |
Rate | 80 USD | 55 USD | 50 USD | 45 USD | 40 USD | 35 USD |
Valid till 31 December 2014
Children 0 – 5.99 years Free of Charge, 6 – 12 years will charge 50 % from Adult rate
Rate includes:
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
Met & Assist from & to your hotel at Cairo or Giza.
All transfers by air condition vehicle.
Private Egyptologist tour guide (all languages).
Visit of the papyrus institute ( ask your guide if you need to visit Perfume Factory ).
Rate excludes:
Entrance to private rooms or areas inside any Pyramids or temple.
Tips to guide & driver.
Any Souvenir from any purchasing stop.
Entry Visa to Egypt which had to be handle from your side.
International Air tickets from & to Egypt.
Extras :
Lunch at Pyramid view restaurant ( 10 USD per person ,Any Extra Drinks or Beverage not included ) .
Lunch at Nile View restaurant ( 10 USD per person , Any Extra Drinks or Beverage not included ) .
Nile cruise Lunch at 5 Stars ship ( 35 USD per person, Any Extra Drinks or Beverage not included ) .
Nile cruise Lunch at 4 Stars ship ( 25 USD per person , Any Extra Drinks or Beverage not included ) .
Felucca ride for about 30 minutes : 10 USD per persons
