Egypt · Archaeology

3-Hour Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids Tour from Cairo

3 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Memphis, the first capital city of ancient Egypt
02 See the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis
03 Admire the Red Pyramid and the famous Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
04 Explore Egypt's Old Kingdom heritage with a private Egyptologist guide

Visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, and explore Dahshur's remarkable pyramids on this private guided tour from Cairo. Discover the history and significance of these architectural wonders with your Egyptologist guide as you see the Statue of Ramses II, the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, the Red Pyramid, and the famous Bent Pyramid. This short excursion offers a fascinating glimpse into Egypt's Old Kingdom heritage.

Visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, and explore Dahshur's remarkable pyramids on this private guided tour from Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids Excursion

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a great excursion to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a centre of rule and culture for over 3,000 years and was the first capital of Egypt.
See the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Then visit the Dahshur pyramids, an ancient royal necropolis located approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo. These pyramids were built from 2613 to 2589 BC.
The Bent Pyramid is the most famous of the pyramids in the area.
Return to your hotel after an exciting day.