Half Day Guided Tour to Sakkara and Memphis

Overview

You will take a day tour to Giza City that focuses on the fascinating history of Egypt. The experience includes visits to the Necropolis of Sakkara and to Memphis, so you will explore both an ancient burial complex and an early Egyptian capital. Along the way you will learn about the role these places played in Egypt’s past. At Sakkara you will see the necropolis and its funerary landscape, and you will gain insight into ancient burial practices and monument building. In Memphis you will encounter the remains and historical context of a city that was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, and you will learn how it shaped political and cultural life in that period. As you move through the sites, the connections between burial traditions, urban centres and early Egyptian statehood will become clear, giving you a rounded sense of the country’s early history.

Highlights

• ✦Private tour
• ✦Hotel pickup

What's included

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

5 hours

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

What's included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private tour · Bottled water · Snacks · Air-conditioned vehicle · Qualified Egyptologist guide

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