Egypt · Archaeology

10-Hour Dahshur, Memphis and Saqqara Tour from Alexandria

10 Hours Round trip from Alexandria Port Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Dahshur Pyramids, located 40 kilometres away from Cairo
02 Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, an archaeological site in Saqqara
03 See the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur
04 Discover Memphis, the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom

Enjoy a shore excursion from Alexandria to the ancient Egyptian sites of Dahshur, Memphis, and Saqqara, all brimming with beautiful historical attractions. See the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, visit Memphis, the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, and explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure. This tour offers a fascinating look at some of Egypt's earliest monuments in the course of a single day.

Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure.

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 Alexandria, Cairo, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dahshur, Memphis, and Saqqara Exploration

Pick-up from Alexandria Port and transfer to Cairo.
Visit Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, which have never been completed.
Head to Memphis, the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 B.C.) for King Djoser.

Transfer to Alexandria to join the cruise.

The route