Adventure

Cairo, Giza: Sakkara Dahshur Pyramids & Memphis Private Tour

Adventure

Cairo, Giza: Sakkara Dahshur Pyramids & Memphis Private Tour

Activity provider: Cairo Private Guided Tours
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See Sakkara Step Pyramid on this private guided tour from Cairo or Giza. Visit the first Egyptian capital, Memphis, and visit the Bent and the Red Pyramids in Dahshur.

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Duration 6 - 7 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Feast your eyes the wondrous sights of ancient Egypt on this exciting day trip
  • Discover the famous Step Pyramid, the first Egyptian pyramid ever built
  • See Memphis, the first capital of Egypt built in 3150 BC, and learn its history
  • Discover amazing artifacts of the past, like the statues of Ramses II and Ptah
  • Visit the unique Bent Pyramid and the gigantic Red Pyramid in Dahshur
Full description

Experience the mighty history of ancient Egypt and visit Sakkara Step Pyramid on a guided day trip from Cairo or Giza. Explore the ancient capital of Memphis with its monuments to Ramses II and its patron god, and watch the alabaster Sphinx. Visit the less known but Magnificent Dahshur Pyramids.

Start the day with pickup at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Then head to the Saqqara necropolis to see the oldest pyramid in Egypt: the Pyramid of Djoser, known as the Step Pyramid.

See the oldest stone funerary complex in Egypt and walk through its corridors. Discover the incredible details on the painted walls of ancient Egyptian tombs, describing the details of their daily life.

From there it’s on to Memphis, the first Egyptian capital, built in 3150 BC. Explore its wonders, including the colossal statue of Ramses II, the alabaster Sphinx, and the statue of Ptah, the patron god of Memphis. See these exceptional monuments, learn the history, and take lots of photos.

Finally arrive to Dahshur to visit the Bent and the Red Pyramids of the 4th dynasty. you have the opportunity to step inside one of them.

At the end of the day, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Traditional lunch (if the option selected)
  • Sakkara entry fee (200 E£ per person)
  • Memphis entry fee (80 E£ per person)
  • Dahshur entry fee (60 E£ per person)
  • Tips
  • Drinks are not included in the lunch option

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 37 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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I spent a great day on a completely private tour with my guide Salib! Travelling by myself I felt very comfortable and I really enjoyed all the detailled and thoughtful information Salib provided me with. Thank you again for making me feel so welcome! :)

March 23, 2023

As a solo female traveller I would certainly recommend getting this tour to explore Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur: I had an amazing time! Pick-up and drop-off were easy, my guide and driver were very nice people, and I learned a whole lot about all of the places we came across on the road, and of course also about the places we visited. My guide really knew everything I wanted to know! And she was really helpful as she told me which pyramids I could go inside and whom I should tip for that. There was also the possibility to have some free time at places (I think to get souvenirs or photos), but I didn't use that, as it was far more interesting to hear about the places from her. Of course there were a lot of vendors at the places, but they didn't bother me as much as when I visited on my own, because I had a guide with me. Last but not least, driving an ATV in the desert surrounding the Giza pyramids was totally awesome! You get used to it pretty quickly and then it's just terrific!

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March 23, 2023

Our guide Salib was extremely knowledgeable and was passionate about the history of the sites we visted and the also about Egypt's culture today as we drove between sites. The driver did a great job and got us around safely all day. The ATV ride at the end is a cherry on top, especially since you get some views of the pyramids that you can't get on the normal walking tour. Highly recommended

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March 23, 2023

Product ID: 412101