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Private Half-Day Tour: Memphis & Sakkara

Private Half-Day Tour: Memphis & Sakkara

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Explore one of the oldest civilizations on the planet with a private half-day tour to the pyramids and tombs at Sakkara.
Memphis:
Memphis was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom and founded around 3100 B.C. by the legendary King Menes. It was considered to be the center of rule and culture in Egypt for more than 3,000 years.
Sakkara:
Sakkara was the cemetery for Memphis, and is known for the Step Pyramid, which is the oldest in Egypt and was used as a prototype for those at Giza. Sakkara also boasts a prime minister's tomb and a queen's pyramid. Each tells a fascinating story and offers a glimpse into the lives of the ruling classes.
Inclusions :
  • Private tour to Memphis and Sakkara
  • English-speaking guide
  • Admission to Memphis and Sakkara monuments
  • Roundtrip transportation via air-conditioned private car or minivan
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Multilingual speaking guides available upon request in French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese

Duration:
3 hours
Departure time and location:
Between 8 AM-9 AM; from the lobby of your hotel
Return time and location:
Between 11 AM-Noon; to your hotel
Note:
English-speaking guides are provided by default, but French, Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese-speaking representatives can be arranged, subject to availability. Please call ahead as soon as possible to arrange for an alternate-language guide.

A partir de 55 €

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