7-Hour Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids Tour from Cairo with Memphis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ancient Dahshur Pyramids, including the famous Bent and Red Pyramids
• 02 Discover the Saqqara Complex, featuring the Pyramid of Zoser and ancient tombs
• 03 See the colossal statue of Ramses II at the Memphis Museum
• 04 Visit the tombs of Mry-Ruka and Kagemni, along with the Pyramid of King Tity

Join this trip tailored for pyramid lovers and explore the Egyptian desert plateau on a journey through Dahshur, Saqqara, and Memphis. Visit two famous pyramid complexes, including the pyramids of King Snefru at Dahshur and the Saqqara Complex with the Pyramid of Zoser and ancient tombs. You will also stop at the Memphis Museum to see the giant statue of Ramses II.

You will also stop at the Memphis Museum to see the giant statue of Ramses II.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dahshur, Memphis Museum, and Saqqara Complex

• Meet your tour guide at the designated meeting point or your hotel in Cairo, then transfer to the Dahshur Pyramids. Explore the two pyramids of King Snefru.

• Visit the Memphis Museum to see the colossal statue of Ramses II.

• Continue to the Saqqara Complex and visit the Pyramid of Zoser, the tombs of Mry-Ruka and Kagemni, and the Pyramid of King Tity. You may choose to stop for lunch at a restaurant between the site visits at your own expense.

• Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation in an air-conditioned, clean, modern van

• A bottle of water for each guest

• English-speaking Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for the sites

• Lunch (optional)

• Booking a dinner cruise (optional)

• Booking a Sound & Light show (optional)

Know before you go

• You may book an optional Sound & Light show or opt for a unique dinner cruise on a 5-star boat. The latter includes an interesting programme with Egyptian dancing, a folkloric show, and an open buffet with delicious Egyptian and international food.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.