Private Tour to Memphis Saqqara and Dahshur

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

Travel back over 4,000 years on this private tour to the ancient treasures of Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur — the origins of pyramid building and royal power in Egypt. Discover Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt, and see the impressive colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara, home of the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s earliest large-scale stone structure. Then head to Dahshur, a peaceful desert site where the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid reveal the evolution of pyramid design. Led by an expert Egyptologist, this tour uncovers the roots of Egyptian civilization in a relaxed and informative way, with lunch included and comfortable private transport.

What's Included

Entrance fees (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private air-conditioned transportation
Lunch (optional)
Private Egyptologist guide
Tips
Guides for languages other than English are available upon request and subject to an additional fee.

Meeting and pickup

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

Meet your private guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Begin your journey south in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cairo

    Meet your private guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Begin your journey south in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pyramids of Dahshour

    Explore the rarely visited yet fascinating Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid built by Pharaoh Sneferu. Enjoy fewer crowds and incredible photo opportunities at this peaceful desert site.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

    Visit the necropolis of Saqqara, home to the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser. Walk through ancient tombs adorned with vibrant carvings and learn about the early stages of pyramid construction.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Giza

    Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local countryside restaurant (included).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Memphis and Sakkara

    End your tour with a visit to Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital. See the open-air museum, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Giza

    Drive back to your hotel with a new appreciation for the beginnings of ancient Egypt.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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