Private Ancient Egyptian Civilization Day Trip

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8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 4 more

Journey into the depths of ancient Egyptian civilization with a day trip exploring Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur. This immersive experience begins at Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, where you'll uncover the origins of pyramid architecture. Explore the first capital of Egypt, Memphis, and stand before the colossal statue of Ramses II in an open-air museum. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, venture to Dahshur to see the Bent and Red Pyramids, amidst a serene desert backdrop. This tour offers not just sightseeing but a deep understanding of ancient Egyptian beliefs and innovations.

- Full-day tour from Cairo visiting Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur
- Explore the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser and ancient tombs
- Visit the open-air museum in Memphis featuring Ramses II's statue
- Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant between sites

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The tour guide will meet the guests at the hotel reception.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
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    Memphis and Sakkara

    Memphis** is not a site filled with monuments; it is a place of ideas. This is where the concept of a unified state was born, and from here Egypt was ruled as a political and religious power for the first time in history. The colossal statue of Ramses II is impressive not only because of its size, but because it stands on the land of the first capital ever known. Memphis gives visitors a rare feeling: you are standing where decisions were made, not only where kings were buried. **Saqqara**, on the other hand, is the engineering mind of ancient Egypt. Its greatest significance lies in the revolutionary shift from mudbrick to stone construction, and from simple tombs to eternal architecture. The Step Pyramid of Djoser is not just the oldest pyramid, but the first successful attempt at architectural immortality. The surrounding tombs, filled with scenes of daily life, make Saqqara the site that brings visitors closest to the human side of the ancient Egyptians—not only to their kings.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
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    **Dahshur** is the place where the ancient Egyptians learned through experimentation and permanently changed the course of architectural history. What sets Dahshur apart is not only its pyramids, but its calm, open atmosphere. Here, the desert still seems to guard the secrets of the very beginning, far from crowds and noise. Dahshur is home to the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both representing a decisive phase in the evolution of pyramid construction. The Bent Pyramid reflects bold experimentation and on-site adaptation during construction, while the Red Pyramid is considered the first true, complete pyramid in history—the final step before achieving the perfection seen at Giza.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The additional 4 hours are allocated for transportation time between the attractions and travel time throughout the tour to ensure guests can move comfortably between each location included in the itinerary.
Supplied by High way tours

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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