Amazing Half-Day Trip to Memphis City
Overview
With our half-day excursion to the ancient city of Memphis, you will have an unforgettable experience. Enjoy every moment of your well-organised tour exactly as you wish. With Cairo Top Tours, you will immerse yourself in the grandeur of the ancient Egyptians.
Today, we will explore Menfe, or Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city that is a World Heritage Site. It was founded in 3200 BC by King Narmer and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (Dynasties 3-6). It was the site of the worship of the god Ptah, and its current location is near the Saqqara area, 19 kilometres away. It was known as “the white wall” until the 26th century BC, when the Egyptians named it “Men-nefer”, which the Greeks transliterated as “Memphis”, and the Arabs then called it “Menf”.
During this tour, we will visit the Memphis Open Museum, where you will be impressed by the grandeur of the statues, artefacts, and precious remains from the city's immortal past. We will also admire the statue of Ramses II, an astonishing statue that stands 10 metres tall. We will also visit the marble Sphinx, carved from a single block of marble/alabaster, which is a must-see! In addition, we will learn a lot about ancient Egypt and other historical landmarks in Memphis, which played a prominent role in shaping Egyptian culture and politics.
With our half-day excursion to the ancient city of Memphis, you will have an unforgettable experience. Enjoy every moment of your well-organised tour exactly as you wish. With Cairo Top Tours, you will immerse yourself in the grandeur of the ancient Egyptians.
Today, we will explore Menfe, or Memphis, an ancient Egyptian city that is a World Heritage Site. It was founded in 3200 BC by King Narmer and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom (Dynasties 3-6). It was the site of the worship of the god Ptah, and its current location is near the Saqqara area, 19 kilometres away. It was known as “the white wall” until the 26th century BC, when the Egyptians named it “Men-nefer”, which the Greeks transliterated as “Memphis”, and the Arabs then called it “Menf”.
During this tour, we will visit the Memphis Open Museum, where you will be impressed by the grandeur of the statues, artefacts, and precious remains from the city's immortal past. We will also admire the statue of Ramses II, an astonishing statue that stands 10 metres tall. We will also visit the marble Sphinx, carved from a single block of marble/alabaster, which is a must-see! In addition, we will learn a lot about ancient Egypt and other historical landmarks in Memphis, which played a prominent role in shaping Egyptian culture and politics.
Inclusion
- Transfer and assistance by our representatives.
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- An expert Egyptian guide to accompany you during your half-day tour from Cairo to Memphis.
- Entrance tickets to all sites mentioned in our daily tours in Egypt.
- A free bottle of water or soft drink during daily Cairo tours.
- Shopping tours in Cairo upon request.
- All service charges and taxes are included in the prices of Egypt tours.
Exclusion
- Any additional expenses not mentioned in the Old Memphis City Tour program.
- Other personal expenses.
- Tips are not included in the price of our half-day tours.
Itinerary
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.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $105 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $50 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $45 Per Person |
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