Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour with Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

Marvel at the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the mighty pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
02 Admire the Red and Bent Pyramids in the royal necropolis of Dahshur
03 Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt's earliest colossal pyramid
04 Discover ancient Memphis and see the colossal statue of Rameses II

Discover Egypt's most iconic pyramids on this 8-hour tour from Cairo, combining Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur in a single day. Gaze in awe at the mighty pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, marvel at the Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur, and admire the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. You'll also visit ancient Memphis, once the capital of Egypt, and enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.

Drive to Dahshur to see the royal necropolis and admire the Red and Bent Pyramids.

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, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English, Japanese, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza, Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur Discovery

Meet your tour guide at your Cairo hotel and begin the day's tour.
Drive to Dahshur to see the royal necropolis and admire the Red and Bent Pyramids. Observe how the ancient Egyptians evolved their tomb architecture styles.
Visit Memphis, a city that served as the capital of Egypt until 2,200 BCE. The city was a cult center for the god Ptah, and you will find many temples and monuments dedicated to him. See the colossal statue of Rameses II.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the earliest colossal pyramid of Egypt, dating back to the 27th century BCE.
Eat a hearty Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.
Make your way to Giza and see the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. Continue to the Great Sphinx, a limestone sculpture of a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human being.
Explore the nearby Valley Temple before driving back to Cairo.