Private Tour from Saqqara Pyramids to Serapeum Saqqara Egypt [70462P217]
Embark on a fascinating journey through history with a visit to the Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids and Serapeum of Saqqara. Admire the grandeur of the pyramids, marvel at the detailed inscriptions and carvings, and learn about the religious significance of these ancient monuments. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Serapeum as you explore the burial chambers and crypts, uncovering the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. This tour promises an enriching and enlightening experience for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
INCLUDED
- Inside Serapeum of Saqqara
- Areas Entry Tickets
- Tour Guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
NOT INCLUDED
- Tipping
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C.
- Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour visiting Sakkara Pyramid, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
- Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent & Red Pyramids).Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) 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 BCE.
- The Serapeum of Saqqara was the ancient Egyptian burial place for sacred bulls of the Apis cult at Memphis. It was believed that the bulls were incarnations of the god Ptah, which would become immortal after death as Osiris-Apis. a name which evolved to Serapis (Σέραπις) in the Hellenistic period, and Userhapi (ⲟⲩⲥⲉⲣϩⲁⲡⲓ) in Coptic. It is part of the Saqqara necropolis, which includes several other animal catacombs, notably the burial vaults of the mother cows of the Apis. At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
