+15Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Day Tour – Cairo
Description
Go back to the beginning of the pyramid age on this private tour of Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis, south of Cairo. It is a perfect tour for travelers who want to see more than Giza, with fewer crowds.
We pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a licensed Egyptologist guide. The tour starts at 08:00 and takes about 6 hours.
At Saqqara, see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first monumental stone pyramid in history and a turning point in ancient architecture.
At Dahshur, discover the Bent Pyramid, with its unusual change of angle, and the Red Pyramid, the first true smooth-sided pyramid. When the site allows it, you can go down inside the Red Pyramid.
In Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in the open-air museum.
Choose your option: Essential includes hotel transfers, the private vehicle and the guide. All-Inclusive also includes all the entrance tickets and lunch at a local restaurant.
Good to know: the passage inside the Red Pyramid is steep and narrow, so it is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or claustrophobia. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
- Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur
- Inside the Red Pyramid (when the site allows)
- Colossus of Ramses II in Memphis
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Private tour with hotel pickup
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
- Lunch and all entrance tickets (All-Inclusive option)
Not included
- Entrance tickets and lunch (Essential option)
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- This is a private tour, only for your group.
- Minimum 2 participants per booking.
- We can pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza.
- Going inside the Red Pyramid means climbing a steep, narrow passage, not suitable for guests with mobility problems or claustrophobia.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Bring your passport or a valid photo ID.
- The order of the visits may change because of traffic, but all the sites in the program are included.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the tour
Select your package
Frequently asked questions
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, and the colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis.
Yes, you can go inside the Red Pyramid when the site allows it. The passage is steep and narrow.
About 6 hours, starting at 08:00.
Essential includes hotel transfers, a private air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed Egyptologist guide. All-Inclusive also includes lunch and all the entrance tickets for the sites in the program.
Your exact pickup time depends on your pickup location in Cairo or Giza and is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, plus your passport or a valid photo ID.
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