Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Saqqara Memphis and Dahshur Tour with Egyptologist Guide

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Gaze upon the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure
  • 02 Explore the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt
  • 03 See the 16-meter-high Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx
  • 04 Visit Dahshur's famous royal necropolis with the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid

Explore some of Egypt's most important ancient sites on this full-day tour from Cairo to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur. Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, along with the Museum of Imhotep, the pyramids of King Titi and King Unas, and the ancient capital of Memphis. Continue to Dahshur to see the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the tour.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

1
Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Exploration

  • Meet your tour representative at your hotel and begin the tour.

  • Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty, around 2630 BC, for King Djoser.

  • Explore the Museum of Imhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of King Titi, and the pyramid of King Unas.

  • Transfer to Memphis, founded by King Menes and the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years and was the first capital of Egypt. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah memorialises the city's former power and prestige.

  • See the 16-meter-high Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx with your Egyptologist tour guide.

  • Continue south to visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt that holds many well-known pyramids. The site is about 40 km from Cairo.

  • Proceed to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Transfer back to your hotel to conclude the tour.

Step Pyramid of Zoser, Alabaster Sphinx and Statue of Ramses II, Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid

Where this trip takes you

Step Pyramid of Zoser, Alabaster Sphinx and Statue of Ramses II, Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from your hotel/airport and return

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo

  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour

  • Shopping tours in Cairo

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Cairo Airport or centrally located hotels in Cairo or Giza is available.

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 8 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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