Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Saqqara and Memphis Tour with the Step Pyramid of Djoser

8 Hours Round trip from Saqarah Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure
02 Explore Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt
03 Admire the Statue of Ramses II in Memphis
04 View the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis

Understand the history of Egypt as you explore the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt. In one day, see the world's oldest major stone structure, visit a city that was a centre of rule and culture for more than 3,000 years, and admire the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx near Cairo.

Understand the history of Egypt as you explore the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Step Pyramid of Djoser and Ancient Memphis

You will be picked up from your hotel by your tour guide and head to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.
Then proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant.
After that, transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a centre of rule and culture for over 3,000 years and was the first capital of Egypt.
See the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.