Our Egyptologist will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for your adventure to explore the Memphite Necropolis starting with the magnificent
Saqqara
, a huge cemetery of ancient Memphis covering a 7 km stretch of the Western Desert, a place that remained an active burial ground for more than 3000 years and is Egypt’s largest archaeological site, the highlight here is certainly
the
Step Pyramid of Djoser
which is the focal point of a huge complex that was commissioned by King Djoser of the third dynasty believed to be the first complex built entirely of stone in the history of the world. Imhotep is usually recognized as the mastermind of the project, the explanation of our Egyptologist here will provide insights into the evolution of the ancient Egyptian royal tombs. Following your Saqqara adventure you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant before you head over to
the
Open Air Museum of Memphis
the only remaining evidence of Memphis is this noteworthy open-air museum, built around a magnificent fallen colossal limestone statue of Ramses II. Its position on its back gives a great opportunity to inspect the carving up close, then you will conclude this day tour with a visit to
Dahshur
, a royal necrop
olis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 Km south of Giza. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt and both were built by King Sneferu the founder of the fourth dynasty, your guided tour will focus on those two pyramids includi
ng the
Bent Pyramid
judging
by its edgy design it can be concluded that this structure was an unsuccessful attempt of its owner to build a true
pyramid, the second highlight of Dahshur is the
Red Pyramid
also known as the North Pyramid, it is considered the first true pyramid in the history of Egypt.
After the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- All transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites (Standard Entrance Tickets)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Private tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks during lunch
- Tipping and items of personal nature
- Other services not stated in the itinerary