Cairo Trip Overview
A wonderful historical journey to the most fascinating sites in Cairo, Memphis the first capital of Egypt and Sakkara the necropolises of Egypt.
Visit the Museum of Ramses II of Memphis, and look at the fascinating and beautiful Alabaster Sphinx
Visit at Saqqara, the ancient stepped pyramid, you will learn about the former construction and visit the Imhotep Museum
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Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
A wonderful historical journey to the most fascinating sites in Cairo, Memphis the first capital of Egypt and Sakkara the necropolises of Egypt.
Visit the Museum of Ramses II of Memphis, and look at the fascinating and beautiful Alabaster Sphinx
Visit at Saqqara, the ancient stepped pyramid, you will learn about the former construction and visit the Imhotep Museum
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Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Discover two of the historically interesting walks of Egyptian history and visit the places Memphis and Sakkara.
Start your visit with Memphis a 25 KM away south of Cairo situated and explore the “city with the white walls”, which was founded circa 3000 v. Chr., And was founded in the Old and Middle Kingdom religious and political center of Egypt. Admire Memphis Museum, the imposing statue of Ramses II. of granite and look at the fascinating Sphinx made of alabaster.
Then discover the necropolis Saqqara one of the most important of Egyptian tombs and admire the fascinating step pyramid of King Djoser, it is considered as the mother of all pyramids. Let the largest and most impressive tomb of the 3rd Dynasty of the Old Kingdom (2750 v. Chr.) Impress with the famous 5 levels. Learn more about the interesting architecture of that time and also visit the tombs of Mereruka ( Optional ) and Kagemmi and the Imhotep Museum.