Ultimate Private Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur Tour with Egyptologist

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Cairo

  some explanation Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and enjoy a comfortable drive to where your journey into the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian civilization begins.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

  Saqqara: The Birthplace of Pyramid Building Site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built (c. 2700 BCE). Features tombs with vivid wall carvings, older than those at Giza. Offers a quieter, more atmospheric experience compared to crowded Giza You will see the oldest stone and oldest Full Complex of King Djoser Also in saqqara have many pyramids Like pyramid of Userkab 5 dynasty Pyramid of Unas the end of 5 dynasty Pyramid of Teti 6 dynasty

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Pyramid of Unas

  Visit the Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara, built for Pharaoh Unas, the last ruler of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. Although modest in size and largely ruined from the outside, the pyramid is exceptionally important because its burial chamber contains the Pyramid Texts—the oldest known collection of ancient Egyptian religious spells inscribed inside a royal pyramid. These hieroglyphic inscriptions were intended to protect the king and guide his soul through the afterlife. With your expert Egyptologist guide, discover the fascinating beliefs, funerary rituals, and spiritual traditions of ancient Egypt while exploring one of Saqqara’s most historically significant monuments.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Mastaba of Kagemni

  Visit the Tomb of Kagemni at Saqqara, one of the finest examples of Old Kingdom private tomb decoration. Belonging to Kagemni, a high-ranking official who served during the Sixth Dynasty, the tomb is famous for its beautifully carved reliefs depicting daily life in ancient Egypt, including fishing, hunting, farming, and scenes of animals and birds. Explore these detailed artworks with your Egyptologist guide and discover how Egyptian nobles lived, worked, and prepared for the afterlife more than 4,000 years ago.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Mit Rahina Museum

  Memphis: The Ancient Capital First capital of unified Egypt (c. 3100 BCE). There the Colossus statue of Ramses II the weight of statue 65 tons Home to open-air museum with statues of Ramses II, Alabaster Sphinx, and other artifacts. Gives insight into Egypt’s political and religious origins.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Pyramids of Dahshour

  Dahshur Pyramids 40 km south of Cairo, Egypt. Importance: Key site in the development of pyramid architecture. 1. Bent Pyramid – Built by Sneferu; has a unique bent shape due to a change in angle during construction. 2. Red Pyramid – Also by Sneferu; Egypt’s first true smooth-sided pyramid. 3. Black Pyramid – Built by Amenemhat III; now mostly in ruins due to poor materials. Historical Significance: Shows the transition from step to smooth-sided pyramids.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Cairo

  a little more After exploring the fascinating archaeological treasures of Saqqara, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Cairo or Giza in your private, air-conditioned vehicle. Sit back and unwind after a day discovering ancient pyramids, remarkable tombs, and the rich history of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Your driver will drop you off directly at your hotel, bringing your memorable private tour with Forever Egypt Tours to a comfortable end.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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