Half Day Tour To Memphis,Saqqara,Dahshur Pyramids

 Experience Half Day Tour toMemphis, Saqqara Dahshur Pyramids, Hear The Stories Behind the first Capital of ancient Egypt, know the oldest True Pyramid in history with Cairo Excursions, see the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshour, then scout Saqqara Complex and step Pyramid of Zoser you can try our  tours from cairo.

Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was home to feverish activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, harboured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion.

 

Dahshur is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC.

visit Sakkara Step Pyramid which was the first pyramid built in Egypt, built around 4,700 years ago. Moreover you will get the chance to explore the archaeological site of Sakkara which was the cemetery for Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt and contains many tombs that was made out of mud bricks and limestone, decorated with daily life scenes, the Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid the Egyptians built. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep and contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size.

Overview

Pick up from your Hotel in Cairo, our guiding will meet with you, scout a Half Day Tour to Dahshur, Memphis, Saqqara pyramids.
Discover the oldest sites in Ancient History — Scout Dahshour Which contains the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. The first one is the Bent Pyramid. The architect made a mistake during its construction, so he had to change the angle to be more accurate to complete the Pyramid. The second one is called the Red Pyramid. This Pyramid became the “blueprint” for all future Pyramids. It was built for the Pharaoh Senefru, and it is also known as the Northern Pyramid.


The next spot will be Memphis; one day was the most important city and capital of ancient Egypt. The city was established by King Menes, a Pharaoh of the Early Dynastic Period. You will get to see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s oldest stone structure, Step Pyramid of Zoser with six layers above ground, walk around Saqqara Complex,


Then return to your Hotel.

Included/Exclude

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·  pick up Service From Your Hotel & Back .

·  ·  Transfer By air Conditioned Vehicles .

·  ·  Qualified Egyptologist Guide .

·  ·  Main Entrance Fees for the Sites .

·  ·  Bottle of water

• ·  All Taxes &Services Charge .

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·  Extra Tickets for mentioned sites

• ·  Gratuities