Egypt · Archaeology

4-Hour Cairo Memphis and Saqqara Tour with Egyptologist Guide

4 Hours Round trip from Mit Rahinah Moderate pace

Sphinx of Ramses II at the great temple of Ptah

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Memphis, the former capital of Upper and Lower Egypt during the 1st Dynasty
02 See the white-walled palace and Temple of Ptah built by Pharaoh Menes
03 Explore Saqqara, one of Egypt's most exciting historical and archaeological areas
04 Witness the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first pyramid built in ancient Egypt
05 Learn about the work of Imhotep, the famous pharaonic architect behind Saqqara

Visit two of Egypt's most exciting historical and archaeological sites on this 4-hour tour to Memphis and Saqqara. Discover Memphis, the former capital of Ancient Egypt during the 1st Dynasty, renowned for its sculptural and archaeological richness, and explore Saqqara, the necropolis that is home to the Step Pyramid. Marvel at the monumental brilliance of the Saqqara complex, the first great attempt at pyramid building in ancient Egypt.

The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Memphis and Saqqara Archaeological Exploration

With your Egyptologist guide, visit Memphis and Saqqara.

Memphis served as the capital of Upper and Lower Egypt some 5,000 years ago during the 1st Dynasty. Menes, the first pharaoh of this dynasty, built a great white-walled palace and the Temple of Ptah here.
Saqqara is one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt, situated about 12 miles south-west of Cairo. The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser. It was the first pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries, and is the work of the famous pharaonic architect, Imhotep.