Saqqara Memphis and Dahshur Step Pyramid Private Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) Giza, Egypt
Duration5h - 6h
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

Skip the crowds and discover Egypt’s hidden pyramid sites in total comfort on a private tour designed for flexibility and ease. While most visitors only see Giza, this experience takes you deeper into Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur—where the story of pyramid building truly began.

Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free journey with a private air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and a professional driver focused on your comfort. Explore at your own pace, spend more time where you want, and avoid the rush of large group tours.

This tour is perfect for travelers who value privacy, flexibility, and a more authentic look at ancient Egypt beyond the typical tourist path.

Options

Guide Car Tickets & Lunch

All Inclusive Private Tour: Includes vehicle, driver, guide, tickets & lunch at a countryside restaurant; excludes drinks & personal expenses.
Pickup included

Private Tour with Guide

Guide & Private Car: Includes private vehicle, driver & guide; excludes tickets, lunch, drinks & personal expenses.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private Egyptologist Tour Guide
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo/Giza
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Entrance fees to Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur to be paid on sites
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping (optional)

What to expect

  1. Saqqara Pyramid
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Start your journey at Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest pyramid. Explore tombs and learn about the beginnings of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt.
  2. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. See the giant statue of Ramses II and the open-air museum of ancient ruins.
  3. Pyramids of Dahshour
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Head to Dahshur to explore the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, two of the most important milestones in pyramid evolution.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your private guide or driver will contact you via WhatsApp before pickup. Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. For airport pickups, your guide will meet you outside the arrival hall holding a sign with your name.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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