Egypt · Archaeology

10-Hour Faiyum and Dahshur Pyramid Tour from Cairo

10 Hours Round trip from Hawaret Al Maqtaa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the famous pyramids of Faiyum, including Hawara and Lahun
02 Visit Meidum Pyramid on your journey through Egypt's ancient sites
03 See the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
04 Discover pyramids dating back to 2613-2589 BCE during Pharaoh Snofru's reign

Discover the famous pyramids of Faiyum, including the Hawara Pyramid, Lahun Pyramid, and Meidum Pyramid, before continuing to Dahshur to see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid. These remarkable pyramids date back to the reign of Pharaoh Snofru (2613-2589 BCE), father of Khufu of the Old Kingdom. This 10-hour tour from Cairo offers a fascinating journey through some of Egypt's most important ancient pyramid sites.

Continue to discover the Dahshur Pyramids and see the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Faiyum, Dahshur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Faiyum Pyramids and Dahshur Discovery

Pick up from your hotel in Cairo by your tour guide or representative to discover the famous pyramids of Faiyum.
Visit the Hawara Pyramid, about 145 km from Cairo. The Hawara Pyramid was built by King Amenemhat III of the 12th Dynasty.
Proceed to visit Lahun Pyramid, about 7 km from Hawara Pyramid. El Lahun Pyramid was built by King Senusert II of the 12th Dynasty.
Visit Meidum Pyramid, about 40 km from Lahun Pyramid.
Continue to discover the Dahshur Pyramids and see the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. These pyramids were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Snofru (2613-2589 BCE), father of Khufu of the Old Kingdom.
Late lunch will be served after finishing the tours. Then, return to your hotel in Cairo.