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Landscape view of the Saqqara in Cairo
View of artifact inside a  archaeological site in Cairo
Landscape view of Saqqara during the day in Cairo
Close up view of Saqqara in Cairo
View of Saqqara in Cairo

Memphis & Saqqara Private Half-Day Tour

By Elegant Voyage
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is S$104 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Famous step pyramid of Djoser built in the Third Dynasty
  • Memphis—founded in 3000 BC & the capital of Ancient Egypt
  • One of the world's oldest civilisations
  • Intriguing legends from Mediterranean history
  • Private tour with an Egyptologist for an intimate experience

Activity location

  • Saqqara
    • Saqqara
    • Saqqara, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cairo City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Check availability


Private Half-Day Tour: Memphis & Sakkara
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$104.45 x 1 AdultS$104.45

Total
Price is S$104.45

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour of Memphis and Saqqara
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport via air-conditioned car or minivan from and to your central Cairo hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour commentary is provided in English

Know before you book

  • Return transport is available from most centrally located Cairo hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Venture into 2 of the country's most important archaeological sites on a tour tailored to your preferences. Explore the ancient city of Memphis—once the capital of Egypt and founded by Pharaoh Menes around 3000 BC—and visit the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty in Saqqara.

Customise your half-day tour with the complete attention of your personal Egyptologist guide. Your day starts in Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Discover this legendary city, once believed to be watched over by the god Ptah, patron of craftsman. Follow your guide to its impressive temple of Hut-ka-Ptah and hear legends and stories that bring this place back to life.

Continue to the vast, ancient burial ground of Saqqara and admire its world-famous step pyramid. The oldest in Egypt, it was built during the Third Dynasty, around 2600 BC. Your guide explains how it was used as a prototype for those at Giza and shows you the prime minister's tomb and a queen's pyramid. Each tells a fascinating storey and offers a glimpse into the lives of the ruling classes.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaqqara
    • Saqqara
    • Saqqara, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECairo City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt