Half-Day Private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis, Saqqara and Pyramid of Unas
by Emo Tours Egypt
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This private half-day tour from Cairo lasts about five hours and includes visits to several ancient Egyptian sites. It starts with a hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza, followed by a stop at the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. The tour continues to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, which is one of Egypt's oldest pyramids, then to the Dahshur Pyramids where visitors see both the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. Next, the tour visits Memphis, the first capital of Egypt founded by King Menes around 3100 BC, and explores Saqqara further including the Mastaba of Ti, noted for its detailed wall scenes and two serdabs. Additional stops include the Pyramid of Unas and the Pyramid of Teti, both featuring intricate hieroglyphic carvings and important historical significance. The tour is conducted by a private guide and uses an air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers. Depending on the selected options, entrance fees, guide services, and lunch are included. A bottle of water is provided. The tour ends with drop-off at the hotel in Cairo or Giza. There are 20-minute stops at selected locations where visitors can see production of natural oils and Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and visit a local school where artisans hand-weave rugs. These government-approved stops offer access to quality souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Sphinx of Memphis
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel in Cairo or Giza. The first visit is to the Alabaster Sphinx located in Memphis, lasting about one hour.
60 min
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Next is the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, considered one of the oldest pyramids in Egypt. Visitors spend around 30 minutes here.
30 min
Pyramids of Dahshour
The tour continues to Dahshur, where visitors see two pyramids known as the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid during a one-hour stop.
60 min
Memphis and Sakkara
The visit includes Memphis, the first capital of Egypt founded by King Menes in 3100 BC, and Saqqara. The tour ends with drop-off at the hotel in Cairo or Giza after about one hour at these sites.
60 min
Pyramid of Unas
The Pyramid of Unas features well-preserved hieroglyphic carvings. Visitors spend 30 minutes exploring this ancient structure and its historical significance.
30 min
Pyramid of Teti
The Pyramid of Teti also contains intricate hieroglyphic carvings and is visited for about 30 minutes, highlighting ancient Egyptian beliefs and life.
30 min
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti is an important archaeological site discovered by Auguste Mariette. The tomb has two serdabs and walls decorated with scenes of daily life. Visitors spend 30 minutes here.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Private Tour to Dahshur Pyramids, Memphis, Saqqara and Pyramid of Unas
by Emo Tours Egypt
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$30Overview
This private half-day tour from Cairo lasts about five hours and includes visits to several ancient Egyptian sites. It starts with a hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza, followed by a stop at the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. The tour continues to the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, which is one of Egypt's oldest pyramids, then to the Dahshur Pyramids where visitors see both the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. Next, the tour visits Memphis, the first capital of Egypt founded by King Menes around 3100 BC, and explores Saqqara further including the Mastaba of Ti, noted for its detailed wall scenes and two serdabs. Additional stops include the Pyramid of Unas and the Pyramid of Teti, both featuring intricate hieroglyphic carvings and important historical significance. The tour is conducted by a private guide and uses an air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers. Depending on the selected options, entrance fees, guide services, and lunch are included. A bottle of water is provided. The tour ends with drop-off at the hotel in Cairo or Giza. There are 20-minute stops at selected locations where visitors can see production of natural oils and Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and visit a local school where artisans hand-weave rugs. These government-approved stops offer access to quality souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Sphinx of Memphis
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel in Cairo or Giza. The first visit is to the Alabaster Sphinx located in Memphis, lasting about one hour.
60 min
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Next is the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, considered one of the oldest pyramids in Egypt. Visitors spend around 30 minutes here.
30 min
Pyramids of Dahshour
The tour continues to Dahshur, where visitors see two pyramids known as the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid during a one-hour stop.
60 min
Memphis and Sakkara
The visit includes Memphis, the first capital of Egypt founded by King Menes in 3100 BC, and Saqqara. The tour ends with drop-off at the hotel in Cairo or Giza after about one hour at these sites.
60 min
Pyramid of Unas
The Pyramid of Unas features well-preserved hieroglyphic carvings. Visitors spend 30 minutes exploring this ancient structure and its historical significance.
30 min
Pyramid of Teti
The Pyramid of Teti also contains intricate hieroglyphic carvings and is visited for about 30 minutes, highlighting ancient Egyptian beliefs and life.
30 min
Mastaba of Ti
The Mastaba of Ti is an important archaeological site discovered by Auguste Mariette. The tomb has two serdabs and walls decorated with scenes of daily life. Visitors spend 30 minutes here.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.