Memphis is located 25 km away. south of Cairo, it was originally the most splendid and ancient capital of Egypt and contains monuments from the Beginning of the History of the Ancient Era, highlighting a 13.5 meter statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx and standing as a testimony of the splendor of the ancient empire. Nearby is the great necropolis of Saqqara, which forms the core of the Djoser Step pyramid, the first monumental stone building. They appreciate countless pyramids and hundreds of tombs called mastabas, some decorated with paintings and bas-reliefs of exceptional beauty. Impressive are the funerary galleries of the sacred bull Apis. Saqqara was the ancient necropolis city of Memphis, capital of the ancient empire. Both kings and high dignitaries, as well as sacred animals, were buried in this area. The Pyramid of Djoser, who was a pharaoh of the Third Dynasty, is known as the Step Pyramid. This pyramid is unique in its kind and predates those of Giza. It rises in six steps on each of the four sides to the apex.
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
English-speaking assistance.
Any services not specified as included.
The tour lasts between 3 and 4 hours depending on traffic.
This price includes pick-up from any of the hotels and apartments in the city.
Tickets subject to availability
Cancellation policy:
In case of cancelation of tickets after booking, a 100% charge will apply.
Language:
Assistance in Spanish, English or Portugese.
