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Step beyond the famous Giza Pyramids and discover the origins of Ancient Egypt on this private tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis.
Accompanied by a licensed Egyptologist guide, explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first pyramid, visit the impressive Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur, and uncover the history of Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt.
Enjoy personalized attention, comfortable private transportation, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza.
Tour Highlights:
• Visit three of Egypt's most important archaeological sites in one day
• Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
• Discover the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur
• Visit Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt
• Private Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
• Flexible itinerary and personalized experience
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our driver or Egyptologist guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby holding a sign with your name. Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Itinerary
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1Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Begin your journey at Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important archaeological sites and home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first pyramid. Learn about the origins of pyramid construction and Ancient Egyptian history with your Egyptologist guide.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Memphis and Sakkara
Explore the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Discover remarkable artifacts, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx, while learning about the city's importance during the Pharaonic era.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Visit Dahshur, home to the famous Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. These remarkable monuments reveal the evolution of pyramid architecture and offer a quieter, less crowded experience than Giza.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Pyramid of Teti
Discover the Pyramid of Teti, one of Saqqara's most fascinating monuments. Famous for its well-preserved Pyramid Texts carved on the interior walls, this pyramid offers a unique insight into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and royal burial traditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Pyramid of Unas
Visit the Pyramid of Unas, famous for containing the earliest known Pyramid Texts ever discovered in Ancient Egypt. Explore this important monument and learn how these inscriptions influenced ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Mastaba of Ti
Explore the Mastaba of Ti, one of the finest tombs in Saqqara. Admire its remarkably preserved wall carvings and reliefs that vividly depict scenes of daily life, agriculture, hunting, and religious ceremonies in Ancient Egypt.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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