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Step off the usual tourist path and explore the origins of ancient Egypt with your own private Egyptologist guide. This exclusive tour takes you to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, the step pyramid of Sakkara—the world’s oldest stone pyramid—and Dahshur, home to the unique Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. With hotel pickup and drop-off, personalized guiding, and the freedom to explore at your own pace, you’ll experience a journey through 5,000 years of history without the rush of large group tours.
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Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from all hotels in Giza and central Cairo. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 15–30 minutes before departure. Our guide will meet you holding a Kemet Experience sign. For airport pickup or hotels outside central Cairo, additional charges may apply.
Itinerary
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1Memphis and Sakkara
Our representative will pick you up at 8am from the hotel to start your tour by visiting The Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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After your visit to Memphis and Sakkara, you will head to visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis which holds many famous Pyramids and includes the Red and Bent Pyramids of King Snefru. His first, known as the ‘Bent Pyramid’, is situated to the south of the necropolis while his second monument at Dahshur is about 4km to the north and known as the ‘Red Pyramid’. The monument whose ancient name was probably ‘Snefru Shines’ was to be Snefru’s third attempt at pyramid construction (including Meidum). The site is about 40 km from Cairo. Finally, after you finish your tour, our representative will transfer you back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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