Cairo Trip Overview
Description:
Explore the ancient wonders of the Memphis, Dahshur and Sakkara Pyramids on a private full-day excursion from Cairo. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle in the company of an expert Egyptology.
Highlights:
Saqqara Pyramid
Memphis
Bend Pyramid
Red Pyramid
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Description:
Explore the ancient wonders of the Memphis, Dahshur and Sakkara Pyramids on a private full-day excursion from Cairo. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle in the company of an expert Egyptology.
Highlights:
Saqqara Pyramid
Memphis
Bend Pyramid
Red Pyramid
Itinerary
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Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menens in 3,100BC. Explore the lovely gardens and historic ruins, before en ding your day tour at Sakkara to see Egypt’s oldest cemetery and the grand necropolis of the former capital of Memphis
Visit the world’s first monumental stone building at the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and the magnificent Mastabatombs
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
On this full-day excursion you will explore the ancient pyramids of Egypt by visiting the fascinating pyramids of Dahshur ,Memphis and Sakkara, located on the outskirts of Cairo.
A guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning to drive you to the Dahshur area, about 23 miles (38 kilometers) from the Giza pyramids Dahshur was the ancient cemetery of Memphis, and you will visit the 2 famous pyramids of King Senefru. The founder of the 4th Dynasty and the father of King Cheops (founder of the Great Pyramids at Giza),you will discover why the king had 2 pyramids and how it was down to a mistake by his architect. Go inside the Red Pyramid of King Senefru, named for the red limestone used at its core
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
