Memphis and Saqqara private tour with home cooked lunch from Cairo
Overview
Discover the history of Memphis and Saqqara and tast home cooked lunch in a rural village with family and friends.
Highlights
- Combine the oriental food culture with history and civilization
- Feel like a Pharaoh at a feast
- Get a unique insight into Egypt’s history and customs
You will discover interesting historic places, but also taste a traditional home cooked lunch, the best for you to enjoy the history and culture of Egypt!
The legendary pyramids of Saqqara, including the famous step pyramid will be your first stop of the tour, where you will learn all about the history of the place. You will then immerse yourself in ancient history with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of lower Egypt and the old Kingdom of Egypt. El Ezba, an ancient rural village will amaze you with its stunning nature and pure fresh air among the green fields. Upon arriving at the village, a typical Egyptian musical band will welcome you at the gate.
There you will receive a presentation by the chief of the local rural restaurant supported by the translation of your guide and afterwards go for a little tour of the village, before enjoying the most delicious and famous local food. The lunch will include bread of the village, falafel, egyptian salad, perennial rice, moussaka (eggplant at Egyptian style), stuffed grape leaves, mulukhiyah, kebab halla, eeteer Meshaltet (Eastern sweet).
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks
Meeting & pickup
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo. Please leave your pickup details at check-out and confirm these with the local operator after booking. You will find the contact details in the voucher after booking.
Additional info
Know in advance:
- There's a minimum of 2 adult tickets per booking for activation of the shared tour
- Please confirm your pickup place and time directly with the local tour operator (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking); be aware that tour's duration and pickup time are approximate and can be subject to change due to operational conditions and your hotel's location
- The insurance included with this tour covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour or activity
Remember to bring:
- You're recommended to wear comfortable clothes, with long trousers, and shoes; you're also suggested to bring a bottle of water with you as well as some snacks and cash
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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