Memphis and its Necropolis: Saqqara & Giza Plateau.
Memphis & Its Necropolis “ Saqqara & Giza Plateau.
The Old Capital Of Egypt – Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt- has some extraordinary funerary monuments including: rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids;
The Necropolis of Memphis , to the north and south of the capital ,extends southwards from Giza plateau through Zawyet Elarian, Abu Ghurab, Abusir, Mit Rahina, Saqqara & Dahshur,
It contains:
The first complex monumental stone buildings in Egyptian history, as well as evidence of the development of the royal tombs from the early shape called “mastaba” until it reaches the Pyramids of Giza, of which the Great Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world and one of the most important monuments in the history of Humankind, and of course The famous Sphinx
*Important tips:.
- Full Day
- Clothing: Lightweight clothes made of breathable material : cotton or linen – Closed shoes recommended.
- Starts: 08:00 ~ 08:30
- Starts by Saqqara next Giza Plateau.
- Lunch -In Giza Plateau recommended-.
Note: Possible to visit cemetery of Dahshur.