8-Hour Cairo Archaeology Tour to Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur
• 02 Discover Saqqara's Step Pyramid and ancient tombs
• 03 Visit Memphis and its open-air museum, including the Alabaster Sphinx
• 04 Learn about King Snefru and early pyramid construction

Explore ancient Egypt beyond the Great Pyramid of Giza on this 8-hour day trip from Cairo. Visit the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, Saqqara's Step Pyramid and royal tombs, and Memphis, Egypt's first capital. Discover the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx while learning about King Snefru and King Menes. Enjoy a guided tour with round-trip transport from Cairo and a local lunch, ideal for history and archaeology enthusiasts seeking an enriching experience.

Marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Exploration from Cairo

• Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo.
• Travel to Saqqara, the largest necropolis of ancient Egypt.
• Explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser and royal tombs, including the Pyramid of Teti or Unas.
• Visit a Mastaba Tomb of the Nobles, with ancient carvings depicting daily life.
• Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.
• Head to Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, and explore its open-air museum.
• Marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
• Continue to Dahshur to visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, built by King Snefru.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo after a full day of exploration.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Daily transfers from any hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Tickets and entrance fees to Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking credited tour guide
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Drinks during meals
• Tipping for guides or drivers
• Any extras not recorded in the itinerary

Know before you go

• Optional shopping tours in Cairo are available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dahshur, Dahshour, Badrshein, Giza Governorate 3360101, Egypt

Tour start

Dahshur, Dahshour, Badrshein, Giza Governorate 3360101, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.