Private Tour: Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis with Egyptologist

5.0 (2 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
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Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the crowds and discover the true origins of Egyptian pyramid building on a private day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis.
Saqqara: Marvel at the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser—the world's oldest monumental stone architecture—and explore beautifully decorated noble tombs.
Dahshur: Step inside the unique Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, built by King Sneferu, offering an immersive underground experience with far fewer tourists.
Memphis: Visit the open-air museum of Egypt's ancient first capital and stand before the magnificent colossal statue of Ramses II.
Why Choose This Tour?
Enjoy seamless door-to-door private transfers in a modern A/C vehicle and expert insights from your dedicated Egyptologist guide—fully personalized to your pace.

What's included

  • Complimentary bottled water throughout the tour
  • Licensed Egyptologist professional tour guide
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to all mentioned archaeological sites
  • Private round-trip door-to-door transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
  • All local taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees
  • Gratuities & Tipping (recommended for guide and driver)
  • Personal expenses, snacks, or drinks not mentioned

What to expect

  1. Saqqara Pyramid
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Description: Explore Saqqara, home to the world's oldest monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Walk through the ancient funerary complex with your expert guide and visit neighboring royal tombs featuring remarkably preserved wall reliefs.
  2. Pyramids of Dahshour
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Description: Discover the peaceful pyramid field of Dahshur. Marvel at the engineering evolution of the Bent Pyramid and enter the interior chamber of the Red Pyramid—one of Egypt’s first successful smooth-sided pyramids—away from the main tourist crowds.
  3. Mit Rahina Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Description: Visit the open-air museum of Memphis, the legendary first capital of unified Ancient Egypt. Stand in awe before the majestic colossal statue of King Ramses II and admire the grand Alabaster Sphinx.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tahrir Square in downtown in front of KFC

End point

Tahrir Square in downtown in front of KFC

Pickup details

Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October is available to book in the checkout process as an 'Add-on'. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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