Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis Tour from Cairo

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur
02 Explore the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure
03 Travel to Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt
04 See the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis

Go on an 8-hour tour from Cairo to some of Egypt's most important historical sites. Visit the Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur, explore the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the oldest major stone structure in the world, and continue to Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt. There, see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx while discovering the legacy of the Old Kingdom.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis Discovery

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Zoser.
Proceed to Dahshur to check out the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid.
Travel to Memphis, founded by King Menes and the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years.
Check out the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Travel back to Cairo after the tour.