Saqqara step pyramid and Memphis Tours

 

Saqqara step pyramid and Memphis Tours

If you are looking for a journey into the very beginning of pyramid history, the Saqqara Step Pyramid is the perfect place to start. Located south of Cairo, this remarkable monument is considered the oldest large-scale stone structure in the world. Built for King Djoser during the Third Dynasty, it represents a revolutionary moment in ancient Egyptian architecture.

Unlike the smooth-sided pyramids of Giza, the Saqqara Step Pyramid rises in six distinct layers, creating its unique stepped appearance. Designed by the brilliant architect Imhotep, the pyramid marked the first time stone was widely used in monumental construction. Walking through the complex today, visitors can explore ancient courtyards, tombs, and fascinating carvings that reflect the spiritual beliefs of early Egyptian civilization.

Exploring this historic site with Memphis Tours offers a deeper understanding of its cultural and historical importance. Professional guides provide rich storytelling, historical context, and smooth travel arrangements, making the experience both educational and comfortable. Whether you are passionate about archaeology or simply curious about ancient wonders, Memphis Tours ensures your visit to Saqqara is unforgettable.

A trip to the Saqqara Step Pyramid is more than just sightseeing — it is a step back in time to where the pyramid age truly began.

Relish our tour to Scout Memphis and Saqqara pyramids and complex, Memphis opened museum where you will see Ramses II statues, the alabaster Sphinx, Visit Saqqara step pyramid and Heb Sed building, Teti and Unas pyramids, Mastaba of Mereruca, Kagemni and Imhotep museum, Tour to explore the unusual pyramids in Egypt, Saqqara pyramids tour with Worldtouradvice introduce you to an extremely unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt.

Itinerary

Memphis and Saqqara Pyramid Tour Itinerary

Take in Cairo west side ( Al Giza)  unsurpassable beauty on this one-day trip , Relish our tour to Scout Memphis and Saqqara Complex Where you will see other form of pyramids constructions ( The Step pyramid) , Early morning a private masterly English speaking private tour guide will pick up you from your hotel in Cairo, then drive to Memphis, Memphis was the ancient capital of Egypt which was erected by Narmer Mena about 5000 years ago, Narmer Mena was the first king to unify Upper and Lower Egypt, before unification there were 2 different capitals of Egypt and also there were two kings, one king ruling North Egypt and the other was ruling in South Egypt, Then Narmer was able to unify Upper and Lower Egypt, He erected Memphis ( Mn Nefer ) to be the first capital of all Egypt, and now unfortunately most buildings and monuments n the area were damaged because of the Nile flood, so You will see only the ancient Memphis ruins collected in its opened museum, During your tour in Memphis you will see the alabaster Sphinx belonging to Amon Hotep II, the huge statue of Ramsses II weighting about 24 , and many statues and ruins from different periods, After your tour to Memphis, Stir tour to scout Saqqara complex and pyramids, During Saqqara tour you will be introduced to the ancient Necropolis of Memphis, The first pyramid ever erected in Egypt is the step pyramid of Saqqara complex,  Saqqara step pyramid is belonging to king Zoser, During your tour to Saqqara step pyramid you will have a good idea about the different stages of building a pyramid, as the step pyramid is unusual form of  pyramids and the first form of an Egyptian pyramid but not the last form ,Worldtouradvice introduce you to an extremely unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt during your tour to visit the step pyramid, Erecting pyramids in Egypt started 5000 years ago by the step pyramid in Saqqara, then Maydoum pyramid, then the Bent pyramid in Dahshur, and finally the real pyramids (the red pyramid in Dahshur ) and after it were built the famous pyramids in Giza, You will visit also the Heb Sed building, and you will enter inside a pyramid,Teti pyramid is opened for visitors from 8:00 am till 16:00 pm, and Unas pyramids is opened from 8:00 Am till 13:00 pm, You will know more about the first known engineer in all the world ( Imhotep), you will visit his museum and you will visit one or two mastaba, mastaba is a rectangular building built of stones and was dedicated for important persons and their families, there you will see different stunnig scenes representing the ancient Egypt daily life, fishing, markets, sports, offering, parties and more, the most famous mastaba in the area are Mastaba of Kagemni  Mereruca, Kagemni is included, Mereruca with extra  ticket, There is optional thing to add to the tour it is  the Serapium which are huge tunnels under ground containing huge coffins for ( The bull ) Apis , Then relish a delicious lunch meal in the area, drive to your hotel.

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Included

Saqqara and Memphis day tour includes

- Pick up and drop off service from your hotel by Worldtouradvice Representative

- Private transfer by modern AC van

- Private expert English speaking tour guide

- Tickets of the area of Memphis  and Saqqara  complex  ( Imhotep museum, The step pyramid, Entry in Teti and Unas pyramids

Entry in mastaba of Kagemni are included.

- Tasty traditional Lunchmeal at good quality local restaurant

-  Mineral water on board

- All taxis