Saqqara Memphis and Dahsur Day Tour

Duration6h - 7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Most travelers visit Giza. Very few discover where the pyramid story truly began.

If you skip Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur, you miss the blueprint of the Great Pyramid itself. This is where the first experiments happened, where architects made mistakes, refined their vision, and ultimately created the wonder of the ancient world.

Stand before the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the first stone pyramid ever built. Walk inside the Red Pyramid, one of the earliest true pyramids you can actually enter. See the Bent Pyramid, a rare architectural transition that most visitors to Egypt never experience.

While Giza is crowded and commercial, this journey feels raw, open, and authentic. Wider desert landscapes. Fewer crowds. More time. More access. More history.

This tour is for travelers who want more than a photo — it’s for those who want the full pyramid story.

Miss this, and you’ve only seen the ending — not the beginning.

Options

Car + Guide + Entry Fees

Exclude Lunch
All entrance tickets included: Enjoy a fully private guided experience with all site entrance fees arranged in advance — no ticket lines or hassle.
VIP Private Experience: Exclusive tour for your group only — no sharing and no forced shopping stops.
Duration: 7 hours: Well-paced full-day itinerary allowing comfortable exploration of each historical site.
Bottled water provided inside : Lunch is not included in this option but can be arranged or added with the All-Inclusive upgrade.
Cairo / Giza Pickup : Memphis (Colossal Statue of Ramses II) →
Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser) →
Dahshur (Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid)
Private modern air-conditioned: Comfortable, clean, and fully licensed private transportation with professional driver.
Pickup | Drop-off included: For added comfort and a complete experience, choose the All-Inclusive option with lunch included.
Pickup included

Car + Guide Only

pickup | Drop-off: Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza ,Convenient private pickup directly from your hotel
VIP Private: Enjoy a fully private guided historical experience with expert explanations at every archaeological site.
VIP Private Experience: Private tour exclusively for your group — no sharing with other travelers and no forced shopping stops.
Duration: 7 hours: Carefully designed itinerary allowing ample time to explore each site comfortably.
Bottled water: Bottled water provided inside the vehicle Lunch is not included in this option but can be arranged upon request.
Route: Cairo / Giza Pickup
Memphis Colossal Statue of Ramses II
Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser
Dahshur Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid
Private modern air-conditioned: Clean, comfortable, and fully licensed private transportation with professional driver.
Best Option : For a fully seamless experience with entrance tickets and lunch included, please select the upgraded All-Inclusive option.
Pickup included

All-Inclusive Private VIP

Cairo: Private door-to-door pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza , Convenient hotel pickup directly from your location
All entrance tickets included: Enjoy a fully private and seamless historical experience with everything arranged in advance , Lunch , entrance
VIP Private Experience: Exclusive premium tour designed only for your group — no sharing and no forced shopping stops.
Duration: 8 hours: Carefully designed full-day itinerary allowing relaxed exploration of each archaeological site.
Bottled water provided inside : Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch as part of your all-inclusive experience, perfectly timed between visits.
Cairo / Giza Pickup : Memphis (Colossal Statue of Ramses II) →
Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser) →
Dahshur (Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid) →
Lunch →

Private modern air-conditioned: Clean, comfortable, and fully licensed private transportation with professional driver.
Pickup | Drop-off included: Most travelers choose this option for a seamless, hassle-free experience that saves time and avoids extra costs on the day
Pickup included

What's included

Bottled water
Private Guide ( Egyptologist )
Lunch if you select All Inclusive Tour
Entry Fees if u choose included
Air-conditioned vehicle

Any Optional Not mentioned in itenrary
Tipping

What to expect

Saqqara Pyramid
2h · Admission ticket included

Saqqara: The Birthplace of Pyramid Building Site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built (c. 2700 BCE). Features tombs with vivid wall carvings, older than those at Giza. Offers a quieter, more atmospheric experience compared to crowded Giza You will see the oldest stone and oldest Full Complex of King Djoser Also in saqqara have many pyramids Like pyramid of Userkab 5 dynasty Pyramid of Unas the end of 5 dynasty Pyramid of Teti 6 dynasty
Mit Rahina Museum
2h · Admission ticket included

Memphis: The Ancient Capital First capital of unified Egypt (c. 3100 BCE). There the Colossus statue of Ramses II the weight of statue 65 tons Home to open-air museum with statues of Ramses II, Alabaster Sphinx, and other artifacts. Gives insight into Egypt’s political and religious origins.
Pyramids of Dahshour
2h · Admission ticket included

Dahshur Pyramids 40 km south of Cairo, Egypt. Importance: Key site in the development of pyramid architecture. 1. Bent Pyramid – Built by Sneferu; has a unique bent shape due to a change in angle during construction. 2. Red Pyramid – Also by Sneferu; Egypt’s first true smooth-sided pyramid. 3. Black Pyramid – Built by Amenemhat III; now mostly in ruins due to poor materials. Historical Significance: Shows the transition from step to smooth-sided pyramids.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels in Giza and DownTown Cairo. Please enter your hotel name or preferred pickup point at booking.
Our team will contact you via WhatsApp or phone to confirm pickup details.
Pickup from Cairo International Airport is available for an additional USD 15 per booking, payable directly to the driver.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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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