If you are in Cairo whether for business or entertainment and looking for the best day tours in the city, Flying Carpet Tours offering Memphis and Sakkara Tour where you will get the chance to visit the oldest structure in the world, known as Sakkara Step Pyramids which was built around 4,700 years ago and then explore the old capital of the Pharaonic Period Memphis city which was constructed approximately in 3000 B.C. Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to go deep into the ancient civilization and culture by a fascinating Private Tour to Memphis and Sakkara. Start your trip visiting Memphis City was the kings' primary residence and the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (2686—2181 BC), constructed by the Pharaoh Menes approximately in 3000 B.C. Memphis city is 20 km far from Cairo and considered a beautiful open air museum in Cairo. You will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful streets, buildings, gardens and of course temples, you will also get delighted by many monuments such as the stated of Rameses II which weights approximately 29 tons and more with Memphis and Sakkara Tour.
Entertain yourself in Memphis and Sakkara and move to explore Sakkara Step Pyramid which was constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago, its height is 60m and it includes temples, chapels and courtyards. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, the structure of the pyramid consists of six layers which are gradually decreasing in size to the top and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid. Moreover you can try other amazing tours such as our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara where you will get the chance to discover the great Pyramids of Giza besides visiting Memphis city and Sakkara Pyramid. Unleash your inner with Memphis and Sakkara Tour or you can try other optional tours to visit the Giza Pyramids; the last remaining wonder of the ancient seven wonders of the ancient world. The most common theory about building the pyramids was that; it was constructed by teams of workers tens of thousands strong as massive tombs of the Pharaohs but some still don’t accept that the ancient Egyptians were capable of such achievements. Try Dahshur, Sakkara and Memphis Tours and visit Bent Pyramid which was built during the end of 27th century BC by Sneferu, the father of Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid at Giza, this pyramid presents the penultimate phase of the royal cemetery’s evolution phases till the final pyramid shape, The Bent Pyramid is also known as the South Pyramid because it is situated in the southern side of another north pyramid, its construction in containing local limestone and covered by white limestone and then move to explore the Red Pyramid which was also built by pharaoh Sneferu in the 4th Dynasty and considered the first successful attempt to construct a true pyramid. Get delighted by the remaining monuments of the first capstone that ever discovered and the mortuary temple which are located at the Eastern side of this pyramid and more.
Itinerary
Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to go deep into the ancient civilization and culture by a fascinating Private Tour to Sakkara and Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, Visit the Step Pyramids of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It’s height is 60 meters and It was built as a step pyramid consequently it’s structure consists of six layers which is gradually decreasing in size. It was constructed by Imhotep, Egypt's most famous architect, finally flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo. Including
Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
Excursion to Memphis and Sakkara as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes
Excluding
Visa to Egypt
Any optional tours required
Tipping
Notes:
Prices are per person quoted in U.S. American Dollars
Embrace the culture of Egypt and get the chance to sail between the ancient Egyptian sightseeing located between the historical cities of Luxor and Aswan. Get excited with Egypt Nile Cruises and enjoy the beauty of nature and the exceptional atmosphere of Aswan while discovering its main attractions such as Philae Temple, beguile your eyes between the famous Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, unleash your inner visiting the unique monuments in Luxor and more with Nile River Cruises. Imagine yourself on board a fancy Nile Cruise enjoying the amazing Nile view and visiting the great Ancient sightseeing, Flying Carpet Tours offering variety of deluxe Nile Cruises that sail between Aswan and Luxor and vice versa. Get the chance to choose from our Luxor to Aswan Cruises which are big and fancy cruises such as Princess Sarah Nile Cruise and Concerto Nile Cruise. Moreover you can sail the great Nile River in a classical way with our dahabiyyas which are beautifully crafted wooden ships, outfitted in colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches, making it ideal for family chartering and small groups. Entertain yourself on board Dahabiya Nile Cruises and experience relaxation and beauty and more with our Nile Cruises in Egypt.
Aswan has always been one of the greatest cities in Egypt as it was the southern border of Pharaonic Egypt. Amuse yourself with Egypt River Cruises and explore the main attractions in the city such as the High Dam which was considered to be an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s, construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. Move to explore the famous Philae Temple which was dedicated to Goddess of motherhood, Isis. The Temple was built approximately in 690 B.C. and considered the last ancient temple built in the classical Egyptian architectural style. You will get to know more about this temple which was moved from its original location on Philae Island to its new location on Agilkia Island after the building of the High Dam and more with Nile Cruises Egypt. Relax on board your deluxe Nile Cruise and sail to sail to Kom Ombo Temple which was built in the early second century by Ptolemy VI Philometor, the temple consists of two Temples Haroeris Temple as well as Sobek Temple. Feast your eyes through Nile River Cruise Egypt and visit Edfu Temple which was dedicated to Horus, the bird god of protection and considered one of the well preserved temples in Egypt, get excited watching the first pylon of the temple with its two amazing falcons, enjoy the carvings inside the temple, and feast your eyes with watching wonderful decorations for the myth of conflict which was between Hours and his Uncle Seth the god of the Evil. Luxor is often called the world’s greatest open-air museum because of the great amount of monuments in the city. Don’t miss the chance to explore the glorious Temple of Karnak which was dedicated to god Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It developed over a period of 1500 years and contains six temples as construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago. Egypt Nile River Cruises allows you to discover the West Bank of Luxor with its countless attractions such as Valley of the Kings which was the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the fabulous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and Colossi of Memnon; two huge statues known as the guardians of Amenhotep ||| Temple.
Find below Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise itinerary of Nile Cruise Holidays. Itinerary 04 Days / 03 Nights Friday Aswan / Luxor Friday: Embarkation to Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise before Lunch, start to scout the fabulous High Dam, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, finally transfer back to your Nile Cruise, Lunch is waiting for you on board, Afternoon tea, enjoy Welcome Reception Cocktail, Dinner and overnight on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Aswan. Saturday: Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, enjoy Oriental Show "Gallabia Party", dinner and overnight on board on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Edfu. Sunday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, sail to Esna, Sail to Luxor, beguile your eyes by visiting the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, then move towards Luxor temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon Tea, Belly Dance Show, dinner and overnight on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Luxor. Monday: Disembarkation from Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board, Unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings, Next visit to Valley of the Queens, then proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, 05 Days / 04 Nights Monday Luxor / Aswan Monday: Embarkation to Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise before Lunch, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Luxor Tuesday: Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings, Next visit to Valley of the Queens, Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Edfu via Esna, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Welcome Reception Cocktail, Movies in the lounge (King of Egypt), Dinner and overnight on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Edfu Wednesday: Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Lunch included on board, Sail to Aswan, Afternoon tea, Oriental Show "Gallabia Party", Dinner and overnight on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Thursday: Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple and unfinished Obelisk, Lunch included on board, Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener island, Afternoon tea, Nubian Show (Or Belly Dance Show), Dinner and overnight on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Aswan. Friday: Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast. Including
Accommodation on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner
All Sightseeing tours mentioned at the above itinerary
English speaking guide on board Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
