Private Guided Tour to Saqqara, Memphis and Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Giza. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur in one day
  • 02 See the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
  • 03 Explore the open-air museum in ancient Memphis
  • 04 Admire the unique Bent Pyramid
  • 05 Visit the Red Pyramid, an early true pyramid
  • 06 Travel with a private Egyptologist guide
  • 07 Enjoy private air-conditioned transportation
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Giza included

Explore some of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient sites on this private day tour from Cairo or Giza. Visit Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, continue to Memphis to discover monuments from Egypt’s ancient capital, and head to Dahshur to admire the distinctive Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.

Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide who brings each site to life with historical insight along the way. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is a comfortable and enriching way to experience key milestones in ancient Egyptian architecture and archaeology in a single day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis
Languages Arabic, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Pick-up from Your Hotel

Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Start your journey through some of Egypt’s most fascinating ancient sites in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Stop 1: Saqqara

Begin your adventure in Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and the ancient necropolis of Memphis.

Explore the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s earliest large-scale stone pyramid and a remarkable milestone in ancient Egyptian architecture. Discover the ancient tombs, temples, and monuments surrounding the pyramid complex while your Egyptologist explains the history, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Egypt.

Depending on your selected entrance option, you may also visit some of Saqqara’s beautifully decorated tombs.

Stop 2: Memphis

Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and one of the oldest cities in the world.

Visit the open-air museum and see impressive ancient monuments, including the enormous limestone statue of Ramses II and the famous Alabaster Sphinx. Your guide will explain Memphis’s importance as the political and cultural heart of ancient Egypt for thousands of years.

Stop 3: Dahshur

Next, head to Dahshur, a quieter and less crowded pyramid site located south of Cairo.

Discover the Bent Pyramid, one of the most unique pyramids in Egypt, known for its unusual change in angle. Then admire the Red Pyramid, considered the first successful true pyramid built in ancient Egypt and one of the earliest examples of the smooth-sided pyramid design.

Take your time to explore the area, enjoy the desert landscape, and learn how ancient Egyptian architects developed their pyramid-building techniques.

Drop-off at Your Hotel

After exploring Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur, relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle as your driver takes you safely back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza, marking the end of your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Giza. 5 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets to the mentioned sites
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Know before you go

  • This tour involves walking at archaeological sites and uneven surfaces.
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.
  • The tour is not recommended for travelers with serious mobility issues.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Giza.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Giza.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Giza..

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