Day tour to Sakkara & Memphis

You will go to the west district of Giza Governorate to explore the massive structures that belonging to the great pharaohs of the old , Middle and New kingdoms in Sakkara. And also explore first capital in Egypt “Memphis”

Route

A سقارةB دهشور

Sakkara (Saqqara).

 

Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an excursion to visitt the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, The famous step pyramid of Sakkara is considered the first large-scale carved stone structure in the world. As its name suggests, it is a series of six levels of stones that decrease in size until they reach a height of 62 meters (200 feet). this structure predates them and it is vital to archeologists’ understanding of the development of pyramid construction. the museum of Imnhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king Titi, the pyramid of king Unas and Nobles Tombs

The famous step pyramid of Sakkara is considered the first large-scale carved stone structure in the world. As its name suggests, it is a series of six levels of stones that decrease in size until they reach a height of 62 meters (200 feet). this structure predates them and it is vital to archeologists’ understanding of the development of pyramid construction.



Ancient Memphis city

After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a center for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of Ramses II-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx, you will be transferred back to your hotel or airport.


 

Included

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Pick up services from your hotel & return.
• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
• Bottled water during your trip.
• Shopping tours in Cairo.
• All taxes & service charge.

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Gratuities " Tipping "
• Personal expenses