Private Day Tour: Sakkara and Dahshur Step, Bent & Red Pyramids

Cairo, Egypt
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Go deeper into ancient Egypt with this private tour designed for travelers who want more than just photos. Visit Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the world’s first pyramid — and continue to Dahshur, where you will enter the Red Pyramid and see the unique Bent Pyramid.

Explore the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, and discover colossal statues and open-air ruins.

This experience is fully private, giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace with a professional Egyptologist guide who brings history to life.

✔ No forced shopping stops
✔ All entrance fees included
✔ Comfortable private transport
✔ Authentic Egyptian lunch included

Perfect for travelers looking for a deeper, quieter, and more authentic pyramid experience beyond the crowded Giza Plateau.

What's included

  • Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Cairo
    1h
    Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  2. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Travel to Sakkara, home of the world’s oldest major stone monument — the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built during the 3rd Dynasty around 2630 BC.
    Explore the ancient mortuary complex, learn about early pyramid construction, and discover why Sakkara is a cornerstone of Egypt’s ancient history.
  3. Dahshur Bent & Red Pyramid
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to Dahshur, one of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites.
    Here you will visit:

    The Bent Pyramid

    The Red Pyramid (the first successful true pyramid)

    Enjoy the open desert landscape and learn how these pyramids paved the way for the iconic Pyramids of Giza.
  4. Cairo
    2h
    Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, before moving on Return to the hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The Guide will meet you in the hotel lobby

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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