Half-Day private Tour to Memphis
Overview
Take advantage of our private trip of Memphis and discover more about its history. Memphis is said to have been established by the mythical Menes, Egypt's first monarch. This king unified the country for the first time and brought it out of prehistory. The city's name was initially "the white wall" due to a limestone stepped enclosure wall. Memphis, which was ideally situated on the west bank of the Nile, between the desert plateau and the cultivated land, at the junction of the delta and the valley, became the capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt from around 2780 to 2280 thanks to the magnificent temple of Ptah.
Memphis served as a hub for government and religion and was also the home of the monarchs who erected their tombs close to the city. Memphis got its name, Men Nefer, from the settlement devoted to maintaining the pyramid of Pepi I, ruler of the 6th Dynasty. The city was also a major port, possibly the first in ancient Egypt since, prior to the Greco-Roman era, when Alexander the Great constructed Alexandria in 331 AD, the alluvium and sandbanks prevented the construction of ports on the shore.
In addition, Memphis specialized in weapons manufacturing. It was the country's arsenal. This bustling place was susceptible to foreign influences: in Memphis, foreign deities are worshipped alongside the traditional Apis.
Take advantage of our private trip of Memphis and discover more about its history. Memphis is said to have been established by the mythical Menes, Egypt's first monarch. This king unified the country for the first time and brought it out of prehistory. The city's name was initially "the white wall" due to a limestone stepped enclosure wall. Memphis, which was ideally situated on the west bank of the Nile, between the desert plateau and the cultivated land, at the junction of the delta and the valley, became the capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt from around 2780 to 2280 thanks to the magnificent temple of Ptah.
Memphis served as a hub for government and religion and was also the home of the monarchs who erected their tombs close to the city. Memphis got its name, Men Nefer, from the settlement devoted to maintaining the pyramid of Pepi I, ruler of the 6th Dynasty. The city was also a major port, possibly the first in ancient Egypt since, prior to the Greco-Roman era, when Alexander the Great constructed Alexandria in 331 AD, the alluvium and sandbanks prevented the construction of ports on the shore.
In addition, Memphis specialized in weapons manufacturing. It was the country's arsenal. This bustling place was susceptible to foreign influences: in Memphis, foreign deities are worshipped alongside the traditional Apis.
Inclusion
- Cairo shopping trips.
- Being greeted and helped by our agents.
- Transported in a special air-conditioned van.
- Bottled water or a soft drink whilst on a day trip to Cairo.
- Transportation to and from your Cairo or Giza accommodation.
- The rates listed by Egypt Tours include all taxes and service fees.
- Tickets for admission to every location listed in our Egypt day trip schedule.
- You will be accompanied on your Cairo Half Day Tour to Memphis City by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.
Exclusion
- Personal spending.
- Tipping is not included in our Cairo Half Day Tours price.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary of the Memphis Ancient City trip.
Itinerary
We will first pick you up from your Memphis hotel before starting our trip of Memphis. Memphis is said to have been established by the mythical Menes, Egypt's first monarch. This king unified the country for the first time and brought it out of prehistory. The city's name was initially "the white wall" due to a limestone stepped enclosure wall. Memphis, which was ideally situated on the west bank of the Nile, between the desert plateau and the cultivated land, at the junction of the delta and the valley, became the capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt from around 2780 to 2280 thanks to the magnificent temple of Ptah. Thus, it had a crucial strategic position at the "balance of the two lands."
Memphis served as a hub for government and religion and was also the home of the monarchs who erected their tombs close to the city. Memphis got its name, Men Nefer, from the settlement devoted to maintaining the pyramid of Pepi I, ruler of the 6th Dynasty. The city was also a major port, possibly the first in ancient Egypt since, prior to the Greco-Roman era, when Alexander the Great constructed Alexandria in 331 AD, the alluvium and sandbanks prevented the construction of ports on the shore.
In addition, Memphis specialized in weapons manufacturing. It was the country's arsenal. This bustling place was susceptible to foreign influences: in Memphis, foreign deities are worshipped alongside the traditional Apis. After providing you with more and more, in the end, you will return to your hotel.
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 |
Start from : $45
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