Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour with Ancient Pyramids

8 Hours Round trip from Al Giza Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure
02 Explore Memphis, founded by King Menes and the first capital of Egypt
03 Marvel at the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis
04 Discover Dahshur's Red and Bent Pyramids, among Egypt's oldest and best-preserved pyramids

Explore Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs, on an 8-hour journey through Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur. Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser, and discover Memphis, founded by King Menes and the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Marvel at the Statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, and two of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved pyramids in Egypt: the Red and Bent Pyramids.

Marvel at the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur Discovery

Pick up from your hotel by our representative.
Head to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.
Visit one of the Mastabas in the area, which has inscriptions and colors dating back more than 4,000 years.
Watch a 15-minute educational presentation about the whole area in the Imhotep Museum.
Stop to have your lunch.
Proceed to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years and the first capital of Egypt.
Marvel at the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Explore Dahshur, known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt - the Red and Bent Pyramids.