5 hours Tour Pyramid of Djoser, Memphis, and Dahshur from Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Cairo

  Starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your Tour

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Memphis and Sakkara

  Memphis shines as a city steeped in a rich musical and cultural history. Exploring Memphis unveils deep roots in Blues, Soul, and Rock 'n' Roll, immersing visitors in an unmatched musical experience. Experience Memphis in its world-class museums; the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum - a tribute to the city's vibrant musical legacy. Furthermore, Memphis is known for its delicious southern comfort food, particularly the savory barbecue dishes ranking it amongst America's top foodie destinations. For those seeking a slice of history, the poignant National Civil Rights Museum is a must-visit.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

  Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [sɑʔːɑːɾɑ]), also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English /səˈkɑːrə/, is an Egyptian village in the markaz (county) of Badrashin in the Giza Governorate, that contains ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara contains numerous pyramids.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Step Pyramid of Djoser

  Pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and a number of mastaba tombs. Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.3 by 0.9 mi). Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Pyramids of Dahshour

  Dahshur[transliteration ] (in English often called Dashur; Arabic: دهشور Dahšūr pronounced [dɑhˈʃuːɾ], Coptic: ⲧⲁϩϭⲟⲩⲣ Dahchur) is an ancient Egyptian pyramid complex and necropolis and shares the name of the nearby village of Manshiyyat Dahshur (Arabic: منشأة دهشور) in markaz Badrashin, Giza. Dahshur is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is located on the Western Desert plateau at the edge of the cultivated plain, and along with the pyramid complexes at Saqqara, Abusir, and Giza, to its north, forms the pyramid fields of the ancient capital city of Memphis. It is known chiefly for several pyramids, mainly Senefru's Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613 to 2589 BC.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Pyramid of Teti

  The pyramid of Teti is a smooth-sided pyramid situated in the pyramid field at Saqqara in Egypt. It is the second known pyramid containing pyramid texts.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Pyramid of Unas

  Unas built his pyramid between the complexes of Sekhemket and Djoser, in North Saqqara. Anchored to the valley temple at a nearby lake, a long causeway was constructed to provide access to the pyramid site.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Mastaba of Ti

  The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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