8-Hour Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour with Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Look at the majestic Bent Pyramid in Dahshur
• 02 Gaze upon the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara
• 03 Wander across the former capital of Egypt, Memphis
• 04 Sightsee the Colossal Statue of Ramses II

Sign up for this incredible excursion to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur to discover ancient Egyptian civilisation. Marvel at the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, continue to the Bent Pyramid in Dahshur, and explore the ancient capital of Memphis, home to the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

Marvel at the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, continue to the Bent Pyramid in Dahshur, and explore the ancient capital of Memphis, home to the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

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 No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur Excursion

• Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to start the program.
• Discover Saqqara, where you will visit the oldest stone building in history. It was built by the engineer Imhotep for King Djoser, founder of the Third Dynasty. You will also enjoy visiting the pyramid of King Teti of the Sixth Dynasty. This pyramid is characterised by the presence of pyramid texts on its walls, magical texts intended to help the deceased in his sacred journey to the other world.
• Then, visit the tomb of the minister Mre Roca before moving to Memphis, the first ancient Egyptian capital, to see the greatest statue of one of the greatest kings in the history of ancient Egypt, King Ramses II.
• Afterwards, continue to Dahshur, where two great pyramids date back to the era of the Fourth Dynasty. They were built by King Sneferu, the father of King Khufu, and were constructed of limestone.
• At the end of the day, return to your hotel to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

At your hotel in Cairo or Giza

Tour start

Saqqarah, Saqarah, Badrshein, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.