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Day Tour Memphis Sakkara Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque from Giza

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cairo, Egypt
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Memphis, Sakkara, the Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque on a full-day trip from Giza that explores Egypt’s ancient past and Islamic heritage. Walk through the ruins of a grand city, slip past enigmatic sphinxes into sacred temples and see the tombs and distinctive monuments at the nearby necropolis. Circle Djoser’s iconic stepped pyramid, take in views from the Citadel’s medieval fortifications then gaze up at the elegant minarets of a richly ornamented Ottoman mosque.
  • Small group ensures personal service
  • All entrance fees included
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Lunch included
  • Led by a qualified Egyptologist

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Memphis and Sakkara

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Step Pyramid of Djoser

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great visit

Paul_W, Feb 2024
Loved visiting the step pyramid and the surrounding area and learning more about the Old Kingdom. The whole day was great, the mosque/citadel and Memphis and it included a very tasty lunch as well as lots of information from an expert guide.

From $72.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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