Egypt · Archaeology

6-Hour Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids Tour with Lunch

6 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, a pioneering monument in pyramid design
02 Visit Dahshur's Bent and Red Pyramids, among Egypt's oldest pyramids
03 Discover Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt dating back to 3100 BC
04 See the massive statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx

Discover Egypt's rich heritage on this 6-hour tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, a pioneering monument that marked an important architectural shift in pyramid design. Continue to Dahshur to explore the Bent and Red Pyramids, among Egypt's oldest and most impressive pyramids. End in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where iconic relics such as the massive statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx date back to 3100 BC.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, a pioneering monument that marked an important architectural shift in pyramid design.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 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, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saqqara, Dahshur, and Ancient Memphis

Start at 8:00 or 9:00 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for your one-day tour to the Pyramid of Saqqara, located just 27 km southwest of Cairo.
The Step Pyramid, designed for King Zoser, is an integral part of the evolution of the pyramid, marking the transition from a simple form to the widely known pyramid shape.
Next, visit the pyramids of Dahshur, including the Bent and Red Pyramids. Dahshur is a royal cemetery situated in the desert on the west bank of the Nile River, approximately 40 km (25 miles) south of Cairo. It is primarily known for its numerous pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and most well-known in Egypt, constructed between 2613 and 2589 BC.
Afterwards, explore Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will find a massive statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. The city dates back to 3100 BC.
The tour will conclude around 13:00, and you will be transferred to your hotel.