Saqqara and the Step Pyramid
Saqqara holds the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large stone pyramid in Egypt, built before the Giza pyramids. The site also has tombs and a museum.
Memphis, the first capital
Memphis was the capital of a united Egypt. The open-air museum displays a giant fallen statue of Ramesses II and a large alabaster sphinx.
Combining with Giza
A full day tour links Giza, Saqqara and Memphis, telling the story of how pyramid building evolved from the step pyramid to the smooth-sided giants of Giza.
See where the pyramids began
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Frequently asked questions
Saqqara is home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large stone pyramid in Egypt and the forerunner of the Giza pyramids. The site also holds tombs and a museum.
Memphis was the first capital of ancient Egypt. The open-air museum holds a giant fallen statue of Ramesses II and a large alabaster sphinx among other monuments.
Yes, and it is a popular full day. A tour links the Giza pyramids with the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the ancient capital at Memphis, showing the evolution of pyramid building.
