Egypt · Archaeology

4-Hour Dashur, Memphis and Saqqara Tour with Egyptologist Guide

4 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dashur with an expert Egyptologist guide
  • 02 Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see the Step Pyramid of Zoser
  • 03 Walk around the Saqqara complex and discover more fascinating pyramids
  • 04 Hear fascinating stories about different pharaohs from your Egyptologist guide

Marvel at the grandeur of ancient pharaonic architecture as you visit the Bent Pyramid, the Red Pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Zoser, and other pyramids in the necropolis. Hear fascinating stories about the reigns of different pharaohs from your Egyptologist guide on this tour.

Stop at Memphis and see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's oldest stone structure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cairo, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Dashur, Memphis and Saqqara Exploration

  • Meet your Egyptologist tour guide at your hotel and head to Dashur.

  • Visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, built by Pharaoh Senefru. The Bent Pyramid was probably the first one planned from the outset to be a true pyramid with smooth sides.

  • Stop at Memphis and see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's oldest stone structure. Memphis was the most powerful capital city of ancient Egypt and was established by King Menes.

  • Walk around the Saqqara complex and see more pyramids.

  • Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid, Step Pyramid of Zoser

Where this trip takes you

Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid, Step Pyramid of Zoser

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off at the hotel

  • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

  • Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Main entrance fees for the sites

  • Bottled water

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Extra tickets for the mentioned sites

  • Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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