Day 01
Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis, and Giza Pyramids Tour
- Meet your guide and visit the following places:
- Saqqara Step Pyramid: The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis.
- Unas Pyramid: The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
- Princess Tomb: The tomb of an ancient Egyptian princess was discovered south of Cairo, hidden in bedrock and surrounded by a court of tombs belonging to four high officials.
- Dahshur Pyramids: These pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. They provided the knowledge and know-how needed to transition from steep-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids.
- Memphis City: Memphis, or Menefer, was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt known as mḥw. Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to the Giza Pyramids, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact.
- Finally, get dropped off at your hotel.
