Overview
Itinerary
Inclusions

Tour Overview

Start your journey from Cairo and explore three of Egypt’s most important ancient sites in one day: Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur. This tour takes you beyond the famous Giza Pyramids to discover where pyramid building developed, from the Step Pyramid of King Djoser to the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid of Dahshur.

The experience is ideal for travelers who want a deeper look at ancient Egyptian history, architecture, and royal burial traditions. With private transportation and a professional guide, you can explore these archaeological sites comfortably while learning how Egypt’s pyramid design evolved over centuries.

Duration
6 to 8 hours
Tour Type
Private Day Tour
Destinations
Saqqara · Memphis · Dahshur
Meals
Lunch (Optional)

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser
  • Explore the ancient capital of Memphis
  • See the colossal statue of Ramses II
  • View the famous Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis
  • Discover Dahshur’s Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid
  • Learn how pyramid architecture developed before Giza
  • Enjoy a private day trip from Cairo with flexible pickup and drop-off

Tour Route

Cairo Hotel
Start
Saqqara
Stop 2
Memphis
Stop 3
Dahshur
Stop 4
Return
End
SAQQARA, MEMPHIS & DAHSHUR PRICES
Per Person (Private Tour)
Price99 $
BasisPer Person
Duration6–8 Hours

Tour Itinerary

Click on each stop to view the details of your day trip.

1
Step 1 Hotel Pickup In Cairo

Begin your Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Day Trip from Cairo with hotel pickup by private air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

2
Step 2 Saqqara — The Step Pyramid

Travel to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser and explore one of Egypt’s oldest royal burial sites, the necropolis where pyramid building began.

3
Step 3 Memphis — Ancient Capital

Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the famous Alabaster Sphinx inside the open-air museum.

4
Step 4 Dahshur — Bent & Red Pyramids

Head to Dahshur to discover the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, two important landmarks that show how ancient Egyptian pyramid architecture developed before Giza.

5
Step 5 Optional Lunch & Return

Depending on your selected package, enjoy an optional lunch stop at a local restaurant before returning comfortably to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

✦ Package Breakdown ✦

Your Travel Pass

Everything you need to know about what's covered and what to plan separately, presented like your boarding pass.

Included
8 ITEMS
All-Inclusive Benefits
Confirmed in your booking
Pre
Paid
★
Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Visit to Saqqara archaeological site
Visit to Memphis open-air museum
Visit to Dahshur pyramids area
Bottled water during the tour
Flexible tour pace
Assistance before and during the trip
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Excluded
5 ITEMS
Plan These Separately
Not part of the package
On
Your
Own
Personal Expenses
Entrance tickets to archaeological sites
Lunch or personal meals unless selected
Tipping for guide and driver
Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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