Private Day Tour Saqqara Pyramids, Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids
by Gem Explore Egypt
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This private day tour covers key ancient sites near Cairo, focusing on Egypt’s early pyramid development and historic capitals. The tour typically starts around 8 AM and lasts about six to seven hours, ending near 4 PM. Pickup and drop-off are provided from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza using air-conditioned vehicles. The day begins with a visit to the Saqqara necropolis, home to over 10,000 tombs and 16 pyramids. The highlight here is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest large stone structure dating back to 2670 BC. Visitors explore the pyramid complex including the colonnaded entrance, Sed Festival complex, enclosure walls, and many tombs. Entry inside the Step Pyramid or the southern tomb requires an additional ticket, which the guide can assist with. After lunch, the tour continues to the Dahshur pyramids, where the Red and Bent Pyramids illustrate the transition from stepped to smooth-sided pyramids. Built between 2613 and 2589 BC, these pyramids are among Egypt’s oldest and best preserved. The Red Pyramid, known for its reddish limestone from the Tura Mountains, is accessible to enter without extra charge. The Bent Pyramid, built by Sneferu and unique for retaining its outer casing, is also open for entry but requires good physical fitness and is not recommended for those with claustrophobia or health issues. The final part of the tour visits Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Highlights include the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other ruins. The visit includes the Mit Rahina Museum, which houses the well-preserved limestone statue of Ramses the Great, who ruled for 67 years. The tour concludes with a visit to the Sphinx of Memphis, made of Egyptian alabaster and possibly representing Queen Hatshepsut. Afterward, the guide returns you to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Saqqara Pyramid
The tour begins with pickup from the requested location by the guide to visit the Saqqara necropolis. Here, visitors see the Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large stone building in the world, which influenced later pyramid construction.
60 min
Step Pyramid of Djoser
This oldest stone structure, dating to 2670 BC, is part of a large complex including a colonnaded entrance, Sed Festival complex, enclosure walls, pavilions, southern tomb, and thousands of tombs. The guide explains the history of King Djoser, architect Imhotep, and recent discoveries. Entry inside the pyramid or southern tomb requires a special ticket, and the guide can assist with this.
120 min
Pyramids of Dahshour
After lunch, the tour visits Dahshur’s pyramids, including the Red and Bent Pyramids. These represent a major development from step-sided to smooth-sided pyramids, built between 2613 and 2589 BC. Time spent here is flexible according to guest preference.
30 min
Red Pyramid
Known as the north pyramid, this is the first classic smooth-sided pyramid in Egypt’s history. It is called the Red Pyramid due to the reddish limestone from the Tura Mountains in Cairo. Visitors can enter the pyramid free of charge.
45 min
Bent Pyramid
Built by Sneferu, this pyramid is unique for still having its outer casing intact and remains in good condition. It is open for entry but requires visitors to be physically fit and is not suitable for those with claustrophobia or health issues.
45 min
Memphis and Sakkara
The tour continues to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Visitors see the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other ruins. Memphis was the political center during the Old Kingdom period.
30 min
Mit Rahina Museum
This museum displays the large limestone statue of King Ramses the Great, dating to 1279 BC. The statue remains in very good condition. Ramses the Great ruled Egypt for about 67 years.
30 min
The Sphinx of Memphis
The stone sphinx near the remains of Memphis is made of Egyptian alabaster and is well preserved. It may represent Queen Hatshepsut from 1479 BC. After this visit, the tour returns to the hotel.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Day Tour Saqqara Pyramids, Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids
by Gem Explore Egypt
Choose from 3 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.$108Overview
This private day tour covers key ancient sites near Cairo, focusing on Egypt’s early pyramid development and historic capitals. The tour typically starts around 8 AM and lasts about six to seven hours, ending near 4 PM. Pickup and drop-off are provided from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza using air-conditioned vehicles. The day begins with a visit to the Saqqara necropolis, home to over 10,000 tombs and 16 pyramids. The highlight here is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest large stone structure dating back to 2670 BC. Visitors explore the pyramid complex including the colonnaded entrance, Sed Festival complex, enclosure walls, and many tombs. Entry inside the Step Pyramid or the southern tomb requires an additional ticket, which the guide can assist with. After lunch, the tour continues to the Dahshur pyramids, where the Red and Bent Pyramids illustrate the transition from stepped to smooth-sided pyramids. Built between 2613 and 2589 BC, these pyramids are among Egypt’s oldest and best preserved. The Red Pyramid, known for its reddish limestone from the Tura Mountains, is accessible to enter without extra charge. The Bent Pyramid, built by Sneferu and unique for retaining its outer casing, is also open for entry but requires good physical fitness and is not recommended for those with claustrophobia or health issues. The final part of the tour visits Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Highlights include the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other ruins. The visit includes the Mit Rahina Museum, which houses the well-preserved limestone statue of Ramses the Great, who ruled for 67 years. The tour concludes with a visit to the Sphinx of Memphis, made of Egyptian alabaster and possibly representing Queen Hatshepsut. Afterward, the guide returns you to your hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Saqqara Pyramid
The tour begins with pickup from the requested location by the guide to visit the Saqqara necropolis. Here, visitors see the Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large stone building in the world, which influenced later pyramid construction.
60 min
Step Pyramid of Djoser
This oldest stone structure, dating to 2670 BC, is part of a large complex including a colonnaded entrance, Sed Festival complex, enclosure walls, pavilions, southern tomb, and thousands of tombs. The guide explains the history of King Djoser, architect Imhotep, and recent discoveries. Entry inside the pyramid or southern tomb requires a special ticket, and the guide can assist with this.
120 min
Pyramids of Dahshour
After lunch, the tour visits Dahshur’s pyramids, including the Red and Bent Pyramids. These represent a major development from step-sided to smooth-sided pyramids, built between 2613 and 2589 BC. Time spent here is flexible according to guest preference.
30 min
Red Pyramid
Known as the north pyramid, this is the first classic smooth-sided pyramid in Egypt’s history. It is called the Red Pyramid due to the reddish limestone from the Tura Mountains in Cairo. Visitors can enter the pyramid free of charge.
45 min
Bent Pyramid
Built by Sneferu, this pyramid is unique for still having its outer casing intact and remains in good condition. It is open for entry but requires visitors to be physically fit and is not suitable for those with claustrophobia or health issues.
45 min
Memphis and Sakkara
The tour continues to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Visitors see the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other ruins. Memphis was the political center during the Old Kingdom period.
30 min
Mit Rahina Museum
This museum displays the large limestone statue of King Ramses the Great, dating to 1279 BC. The statue remains in very good condition. Ramses the Great ruled Egypt for about 67 years.
30 min
The Sphinx of Memphis
The stone sphinx near the remains of Memphis is made of Egyptian alabaster and is well preserved. It may represent Queen Hatshepsut from 1479 BC. After this visit, the tour returns to the hotel.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.