8-Hour Meidum, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids Tour from Alexandria

8 Hours Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient Meidum Pyramid, built for Pharaoh Huni
02 Visit the Saqqara complex and the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser
03 Discover the Red Pyramid and the unique Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
04 Trace the evolution of pyramid design across Egypt's early royal necropolises

Travel from Alexandria to explore some of Egypt's most remarkable pyramid sites on this 8-hour tour. Visit Meidum, an archaeological site in Lower Egypt, continue to the ancient necropolis of Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and then head to Dahshur to discover the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. This journey offers a fascinating look at the evolution of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Saqqara, Dahshur

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Meidum, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Alexandria.
Travel to Meidum and see the pyramid at Meidum, built for Pharaoh Huni, the last pharaoh of the Third Dynasty.
Continue to one of the most ancient parts of the city, the Saqqara complex.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the first pyramid ever built and marking a major evolution in funerary construction, from a simple mastaba to this pyramidal shape.
Depart for Dahshur and enjoy scenic views of the city along the way.
Visit the Red Pyramid, erected during the 4th Dynasty under Pharaoh Snefru, the famous Khufu's father.
Proceed to see the Bent Pyramid of King Snefru, also known as the Rhomboidal Pyramid.

Return to your hotel in Alexandria.

The fine print