6- Hours Half Day Tour To Sakkara & Memphis & Dahshur

4.7 (43 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
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LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Many visitors to Egypt only see the Giza Pyramids, but you can explore some of the less-visited pyramids on this half-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Avoid the hassle of haggling for transport and benefit from an Egyptologist’s expertise as you tour the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara,
the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt.

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Explore the pyramids at Saqqara and Dahshur with an Egyptologist guide Visit the site of Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom Egypt

Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from addresses across Cairo and Giza Choice of departure times: Pick the one that fits your schedule

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car+driver+guide+tickets main area +lunch veg or no veg both are available
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car+driver only
exculde guide
excule entry fees
exculdel lunch
Pickup included

best seller all inlcude 1

car+driver+guide+tickets main area
exculde lunch
Pickup included

car+driver+guide

car+driver+guide
exculde lunch , exculde entry fees
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Qualified Egyptologist tour guide (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • lunch (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • Entrance fees(based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • Transport by private vehicle
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What to expect

  1. Saqqara Pyramid
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Day Tour Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur

    Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour with a drive through the countryside to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid - the first pyramid to be built and the surrounding monuments. Your guide will give you a detailed history on Imhotep, the Egyptian architect who created this pyramid and how he accomplished this major undertaking.

    When we finish exploring this area we will visit the Pyramid of Teti with its inscribed texts, and several private tombs.
  2. Pyramid of Teti
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
  3. Memphis and Sakkara
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Following is a visit to the open air Museum at Memphis where the Colossus of Ramses the II, the largest statue of Ramses the Great can be seen in the place where it was discovered, see the Alabaster Sphinx alongside.
  4. Bent Pyramid
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid are about 2 km south of the Mastaba Faraoun. The constructor of these pyramids is thought to have been Snofru (2575 - 2551 BC), who was the first ruler of the 4th Dynasty.

    Snofru built these two pyramids and is thought to have built the pyramid at Maidoun. His son was Cheops who continued his constructive tendencies.

    On the way back to Cairo we will stop at a local school of carpet making where you will see the local nimble-fingered children weaving carpets and wall hangings.

    At the end of the day transfer you back to hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

only cairo down town and giza hotel only
nasr city , new cairo , new settlemnt , 6th October city ,airports and its surrounding (out of
meeting point)

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation policy

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

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