Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis Day tour from Alexandria

Your WOW tours Egypt guide will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria. He/ She will be waiting at the lobby of your hotel. He will be holding a sign showing your name.

Start your tour in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to visit Saqqara and Memphis.

Saqqara and Memphis offer a journey back to the dawn of ancient Egyptian civilization. Saqqara, often referred to as the “Step to Eternity,” is home to Egypt’s oldest pyramid—The Step Pyramid dedicated to king Djoser. Designed by the legendary architect Imhotep around 2700 BCE, The Step Pyramid marked the beginning of monumental stone construction. Saqqara’s vast necropolis reveals layers of history, from mastaba tombs with colorful scenes of daily life to later pyramids and burial complexes, each with a story to tell about ancient rituals and beliefs.

Then continue to Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt, established by King Menes around 3100 BCE. Once a bustling hub of power, trade, and culture, Memphis today offers visitors a glimpse of its former grandeur through the colossal statues of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. As you walk through its open-air museum, you can almost hear echoes of a city that thrived for millennia, where kings ruled and Egypt’s earliest achievements began to take shape.

Saqqara and Memphis, connected by time and tradition, together reflect Egypt’s evolution—Saqqara as a sacred burial ground and Memphis as the birthplace of kingship and civilization. Visiting them is like stepping into a story written over 5,000 years, full of innovation, mystery, and grandeur.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at local restaurant.

Time Now to enjoy an excursion to the Great Pyramids in Giza.

Exploring the Great Pyramids in Giza is like stepping back in time to one of the most fascinating periods of human history. As you approach the Giza Plateau, the sight of the Great Pyramids rising from the desert sands is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

the Great Pyramids in Giza, built over four thousand years ago, were designed to be the eternal resting places of the pharaohs. The most famous of them, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over three thousand eight hundred years.

When you stand before the Great Pyramids, it’s hard not to marvel at the incredible engineering skills of the ancient Egyptians. The precision with which the blocks were cut and aligned is astounding, especially considering the limited technology available at the time. Each pyramid has its own unique story and significance. Khafre’s pyramid, it’s associated with the Great Sphinx.

Walking around the Great Pyramids, you can feel the weight of history in the air. The surrounding area was once bustling with activity as workers, engineers, and priests carried out the daily tasks of maintaining these sacred sites. Inside the pyramids, the passageways are narrow and often steep, leading to the burial chambers where the pharaohs were laid to rest, surrounded by treasures to aid them in the afterlife.

Visiting the Great Pyramids in Giza is not just about seeing the structures; it’s about connecting with an ancient civilization that has left a lasting legacy on the world. It’s a chance to imagine the grandeur of ancient Egypt and to reflect on the mysteries that still surround these incredible monuments. Every stone, every carving, and every artifact you encounter there tells a story of a civilization that was as advanced as it was mysterious.

Finally, you will transfer back to your hotel in Alexandria.

Optional:

• Enjoy a Camel ride at the pyramids area.
• Enjoy a City tour in Alexandria by a horse carriage.
• Enjoy a tour to Alexandria national Museum.
• Enjoy a tour to Greek & Roman Museum.
• Enjoy a tour to Alamein and World War II remains and cemeteries.
• Enjoy a tour to Rosetta and the Egyptian countryside. 
• Enjoy a tour to Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
• Enjoy a tour to Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Enjoy a tour to Pyramids and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
• Enjoy a tour to Old Cairo and Alabaster Mosque.
• Enjoy a tour to Siwa Oasis.
• Enjoy a Foodie tour and taste the delicious Egyptian & oriental food.
• Enjoy a Photo tour – Kodak time – and keep the best memories.
• Enjoy a tour to the religious sites and feel the spiritual atmosphere.

Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buys so if you want to tailor your trip, please let us know.

Notes:

• Comfortable walking shoes and sun hat are recommended.
• To enter inside any pyramid required extra ticket.
• Sunglasses.