8-Hour Pyramid Tour from Cairo with Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the world's first stone pyramid
• 02 Discover the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, showcasing the evolution of pyramid design
• 03 Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, rich in historical significance
• 04 Enjoy a private guided experience with comfortable transport and expert Egyptologist commentary

Discover Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur on a private guided tour from Cairo. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first stone pyramid, and trace the evolution of pyramid construction at Dahshur through the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, rich in history and culture. Enjoy a comfortable journey with a private Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, and optional shopping stops before returning to your hotel.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the world's first pyramid and the first structure built of stone in history.

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 Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur Pyramid Tour from Cairo

• Pick-up from your hotel.
• Discover Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur on this private day tour.
• Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the world's first pyramid and the first structure built of stone in history.
• At Dahshur, explore the Bent Pyramid, which shows the early experiments in pyramid design, and the Red Pyramid, the first successful true pyramid that inspired Giza.
• In Memphis, Egypt's first capital - just as Italy cannot be mentioned without Rome, Egypt cannot be mentioned without Memphis.
• Lunch (optional).
• Visit a local bazaar and souvenir shops.
• Drop-off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel transport (pick-up and drop-off)
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver (Toyota HiAce, Hyundai H-1, SUV, or sedans, arranged according to the number of persons for maximum comfort and convenience)
• Private tour
• Private licensed Egyptologist guide
• Parking, gasoline, and toll fees
• One bottle of mineral water per person

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (tickets) for the visits
• Lunch and drinks
• Tipping

What to bring

• Entrance fees (tickets) accepted only by credit card.

Know before you go

• Entrance fees (tickets) are accepted only by credit card.
• This tour involves a lot of walking, so it is better to wear comfortable shoes.
• The tour schedule is flexible and can change due to weather, traffic, or busy sites, so the order of visits may change.
• Discounts are available for big groups.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Giza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.