Memphis and Saqqara private tour with home cooked lunch from Cairo
Do this because
- 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
What to expect
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).
Important to know
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
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
What’s included
Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What’s not included
Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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