Half day visit Memphis and Sakkara

Your Travel Experience with Travco Egypt

Memphis: Egypt's First Capital

Your tour begins with a drive to Memphis, the legendary first capital of unified Egypt, established around 3100 BCE by King Menes. Though little remains of the city, Memphis is home to an open-air museum showcasing some remarkable relics:

• Statue of Ramses II: This colossal limestone statue of Ramses II, over 10 meters long, is a testament to the might and grandeur of one of Egypt's most renowned pharaohs.
• Alabaster Sphinx: Carved from a single block of alabaster, this sphinx is smaller than the Great Sphinx but equally impressive and believed to represent Queen Hatshepsut or Amenhotep II.

Saqqara: The Birthplace of Pyramid Architecture

you’ll head to Saqqara, an expansive necropolis just a short drive from Memphis. Saqqara is celebrated for being the site of Egypt’s first pyramid and the innovations in tomb architecture that began here:

• Step Pyramid of Djoser: Built for Pharaoh Djoser around 2670 BCE by the architect Imhotep, this six-tiered pyramid is the earliest known large-scale stone structure and the precursor to the famous Giza pyramids.
• Djoser’s Complex: Surrounding the Step Pyramid are other structures, including ceremonial courts and tombs, where you’ll get insights into ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
• Mastaba Tombs: Several of Saqqara’s mastabas feature remarkable wall carvings and painted scenes depicting everyday life, showing the artistry and customs of ancient Egypt’s elite.