Tour Overview

Step back in time on a fascinating day tour to Memphis and Sakkara, two of Egypt’s most important ancient sites. Visit Sakkara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest pyramid ever built and a key development in ancient Egyptian architecture. Explore its impressive tombs decorated with vivid carvings and hieroglyphs. Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, founded around 3100 BC by King Menes, and admire its open-air museum featuring the colossal statue of Ramses II and the remarkable Alabaster Sphinx. With your private Egyptologist guide, enjoy a journey through Egypt’s earliest dynasties in comfort with a private car and traditional Egyptian lunch.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Day Tour to Memphis and Sakkara

Morning – Pick-up from Your Hotel

  • Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Cairo or Giza hotel.

  • Drive south in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Sakkara.

First Stop – Sakkara (Step Pyramid of Djoser & Tombs)

  • Explore the world’s first stone pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built during the 3rd Dynasty.

  • Visit the Tomb of Kagemni or Mereruka, richly decorated with daily life scenes.

  • See the Pyramid of Teti, where texts from the Pyramid Texts are carved on the walls.

Second Stop – Memphis Open-Air Museum

  • Drive to nearby Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.

  • Explore the museum’s highlights:

    • The Colossal Statue of Ramses II, lying on its back in full detail.

    • The Alabaster Sphinx, symbolizing strength and wisdom.

    • Other artifacts dating back to the Old Kingdom.

Lunch Break – Local Restaurant

  • Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a nearby local restaurant.

Afternoon – Return to Cairo

  • After exploring these incredible historical sites, relax on your drive back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

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