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To truly understand how the Egyptians learned to build pyramids, you must trace their history from the beginning. This extensive Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Day Tour takes you on a journey through time, starting with the very first pyramid ever built and ending with the perfection of Giza.
Morning: Origins at Saqqara & Memphis We leave the city behind and head south to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here, in the open-air museum, you will stand beneath the massive limestone Colossus of Ramses II and see the Alabaster Sphinx. Next, we drive to the Saqqara Necropolis to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Your guide will explain how the architect Imhotep stacked "mastabas" to create this first pyramid. You will also have the chance to enter the beautifully painted nobility tombs in the area, which feature scenes of daily life that are often more detailed than royal tombs.
Afternoon: The Perfection of Giza After a relaxing lunch at a countryside restaurant near the palm groves, we head north to the Giza Plateau. Having seen the earlier attempts, you will now appreciate the sheer scale and smooth perfection of the Great Pyramids. We explore the plateau, visit the Valley Temple, and end the day at the feet of the Sphinx. This chronological approach makes the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Day Tour the most educational way to experience Ancient Egypt.
Q: Is it a lot of walking? Yes, Saqqara involves walking on sand. Wear comfortable shoes.
Q: Can we enter the Step Pyramid? Yes, the interior is now open to visitors with the standard ticket.
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