Tours/Cairo/Private Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour with Egyptologist
Viator · Private tour

Private Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour with Egyptologist

Cairo1 hour

Description

Step beyond the famous Giza Pyramids and discover the origins of Ancient Egypt on this private tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Accompanied by a licensed Egyptologist guide, explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first pyramid, visit the impressive Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur, and uncover the history of Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Enjoy personalized attention, comfortable private transportation, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza. Tour Highlights: • Visit three of Egypt's most important archaeological sites in one day • Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara • Discover the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur • Visit Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt • Private Egyptologist guide throughout the tour • Flexible itinerary and personalized experience • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off

Tour Options

Driver Only Experience
  • Private air-conditioned Pickup included
All-Inclusive Experience
  • Licensed Egyptologist Guide Lunch Included&Bottled Water All Entrance Tickets Included Pickup included
Private Egyptologist Tour
  • Licensed Egyptologist Guide Private Air-Conditioned Pickup included
Guide + Entry Tickets
  • All Entrance Tickets Included Licensed Egyptologist Guide Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Begin your journey at Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important archaeological sites and home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first pyramid. Learn about the origins of pyramid construction and Ancient Egyptian history with your Egyptologist guide.

Admission included45 min

Explore the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Discover remarkable artifacts, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx, while learning about the city's importance during the Pharaonic era.

Admission included60 min

Visit Dahshur, home to the famous Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. These remarkable monuments reveal the evolution of pyramid architecture and offer a quieter, less crowded experience than Giza.

Admission not included30 min

Discover the Pyramid of Teti, one of Saqqara's most fascinating monuments. Famous for its well-preserved Pyramid Texts carved on the interior walls, this pyramid offers a unique insight into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and royal burial traditions.

Admission included30 min

Visit the Pyramid of Unas, famous for containing the earliest known Pyramid Texts ever discovered in Ancient Egypt. Explore this important monument and learn how these inscriptions influenced ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Admission included30 min

Explore the Mastaba of Ti, one of the finest tombs in Saqqara. Admire its remarkably preserved wall carvings and reliefs that vividly depict scenes of daily life, agriculture, hunting, and religious ceremonies in Ancient Egypt.

Highlights

Lunch at a local restaurant
Private hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza
Entrance fees
Visit to the open-air museum in Memphis
Licensed Egyptologist guide
All taxes and service charges
Bottled water
Air-conditioned private transportation

What's included

Included
Lunch at a local restaurant
Private hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza
Entrance fees
Visit to the open-air museum in Memphis
Licensed Egyptologist guide
All taxes and service charges
Bottled water
Air-conditioned private transportation
Not included
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Our driver or Egyptologist guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby holding a sign with your name. Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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