Private VIP Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Saqqara

  Saqqara – Step Pyramid of Djoser & Pyramid of Unas Continue your full-day private Cairo pyramids tour with a visit to Saqqara, one of the most important archaeological sites of ancient Egypt and part of the UNESCO-listed Memphis Necropolis. Explore the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in the world and a major milestone in ancient Egyptian pyramid architecture. Your journey continues to the Pyramid of Unas, famous for containing the earliest known Pyramid Texts in ancient Egyptian history. Inside the pyramid, discover beautifully preserved hieroglyphic inscriptions carved on the walls, believed to guide the king’s soul through the afterlife. With explanations from your professional Egyptologist guide, gain deep insight into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, funerary rituals, and the Old Kingdom period.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
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  Pyramids of Dahshour

  Dahshur – Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid Next, head south to Dahshur, home to some of Egypt’s most fascinating pyramids and a quieter alternative to the crowded Giza Plateau. Explore the unique Bent Pyramid, known for its unusual shape and early architectural experimentation, followed by the Red Pyramid, Egypt’s first successful true pyramid and one of the best-preserved pyramids in the country. Enter the Red Pyramid and walk inside the burial chamber, where your licensed Egyptologist guide will explain the innovative techniques that led to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This stop offers an immersive experience in ancient Egyptian engineering, Old Kingdom history, and the evolution of pyramid architecture, making it a must on any private Cairo pyramids tour.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
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  Mit Rahina Museum

  Memphis – Ancient Capital of Egypt End your full-day private Egypt tour at Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and a center of political and religious life for over a millennium. See the colossal statue of Ramses II, the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx, and other artifacts that showcase the grandeur of Old Kingdom pharaohs. Your Egyptologist guide will share fascinating stories about Memphis, its role as a royal capital, and the city’s significance in ancient Egyptian civilization. This stop enriches your Cairo sightseeing experience, offering a perfect combination of history, archaeology, and culture before returning to your hotel.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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