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Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara

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Must see · World heritage site · Ruin · Historic Site
Memphis and Sakkara boasts ancient sculptures and funerary monuments. Compared to the Giza pyramids, this is a small and isolated site best seen with a guide who can provide historical context and information on numerous artifacts. Highlights include a colossal statue of a pharaoh, an alabaster Sphinx--less known than its famous counterpart in Giza--and a step pyramid, a smaller predecessor of Giza's pyramids. Ask Inspirock to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Saqqara fast, fun, and easy.
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Tours to Memphis and Sakkara

FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Tour from Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full-Day Tour Visiting Giza Pyramids,Memphis Sakkara with Lunch Included
4.9
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara and City of Memphis Private Full Day Tour
4.8
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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  • By Arvind_Sony
    It’s good for one time , not very well maintained . Some locals are climbing on pyramids and try to remove blocks ...biggest problem is there is house and cart owner . All the time they follow you...  more »
  • By Gmcwh
    Ignore the negative reviews please, if you manage to travel as far as Egypt then this is a must see. Only a handful of tourists around due to COVID but wouldn’t have missed seeing this. Brilliant...  more »
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