8-Hour Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur Tour with Step and Bent Pyramids

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Sakkara's famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, one of the first well-structured pyramids built
• 02 See Dahshur's Bent Pyramid, built for King Snefru with its unique bent structure
• 03 Admire the 34-foot-long statue of Ramesses II in the ancient capital of Memphis
• 04 Visit three of Egypt's most important ancient sites south of Cairo in one day

Go on an 8-hour tour to visit the ancient capital of Memphis and explore the oldest pyramid in Sakkara. See the famous Step Pyramid, considered the first pyramid ever built, before continuing to Dahshur to see the famous Bent Pyramid. Then visit Memphis to admire the huge statue of Ramesses II before returning to Cairo.

The most impressive feature in Memphis is the 34-foot-long statue of Ramses II.

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 English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sakkara, Dahshur and Memphis Discovery

• Get picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, meet your guide, and head south of Cairo to Sakkara to see the highlight of the site: the Step Pyramid of Zoser (Djoser), considered one of the first-ever well-structured pyramids built. The Step Pyramid is composed of mastaba layers stacked on top of each other, giving it its distinctive shape today.
• Your next stop is the Bent Pyramid in Dahshur, constructed for King Snefru and known for its unique bent structure.
• The final stop is Memphis, the old capital of Egypt. The most impressive feature in Memphis is the 34-foot-long statue of Ramses II. You will be impressed by the perfection with which the statue was made and the attention to detail that can hardly be matched even by today's standards.
• At the end of the day, return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance fees
• Transfer by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional certified Egyptologist guide
• All taxes and service charges
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Shopping tour

What's Not Included

• Tipping (recommended)
• Insurance
• Personal spending

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.