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In the morning, after enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, one of our expert guides will be waiting to take you in a private air-conditioned car to enjoy every moment of your half-day excursion to the city of Memphis.
We will begin our excursion today with a visit to Memphis, a historical gem with a unique geographical location on the border of the Cairo governorate. It was founded around 3100 BC by King Menes to be the political, cultural, and religious centre of the ancient Egyptian capital. Memphis was also known as the ‘White Wall’ or ‘Enp-Haj’, because it housed the great temples of Ptah, the god of arts and crafts. Although the ancient city is now home to historical and archaeological remains, Memphis still enjoys widespread historical fame and offers a glimpse into the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
During this tour, we will also visit the marble/alabaster statue of the Sphinx in Memphis, which is classified as the largest single statue ever discovered in Egypt, weighing approximately 80 tonnes. It is believed to depict King Amenhotep II or King Ramses II, and symbolises power and wisdom.
We will also see the impressive 10-meter-high statue of Ramses II and learn more about ancient Egypt as we explore other historical landmarks in Memphis, which played a prominent role in shaping Egyptian culture and politics.
At the end of our tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
At the end of our tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
