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Private Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur from Cairo

4.9(411)1 hour
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Description

A great day to visit the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dashsur, the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, and the old capital of Egypt, Memphis. This tour will introduce you to the two ancient necropolises and the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis - Sakarra and Dakhshur, which in historical terms are no less significant than other famous landmarks of Egypt. Saqqara is located 17 km. south of Giza and was founded as a necropolis in the capital of the Old Kingdom of Memphis.

Tour Options

Car and Driver Only
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle. No Guide No Entrance Fees Pickup included
Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur
  • Pickup included
Car and Guide Only
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking Egyptologist guide. No entrance fees (Excluded) Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included45 min

The tour begins with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the huge statue of King Ramses II, and the alabaster Sphinx as well as the memorial plaque reside. Learn about the history of the oldest capital of the first country in the history of mankind throughout the ages

Admission included120 min

Not far from Memphis, a visit to the city of Saqqara funerary and its other world houses for the ancient Egyptians. Saqqara contains the first stone structure in the world, which is the step pyramid of Saqqara built by "King Djoser" and the funerary temple. See the oldest religious texts written in the history of mankind and decorations and colors that have preserved their luster for More than 4000 years old

Admission included60 min

We conclude the tour with a visit to the pyramids of Dahshur which date back more than 4,600 years. They contain a number of hierarchical groups and monuments including the pyramids of King Senefru, the curve pyramid, and the northern pyramid or the Red Pyramid. The Pyramids of Senefru are the most important pyramids that illustrate the development of building the pyramids in Egypt. In Dahshur, you can see the pyramids of the Kings of the Middle Kingdom, including the Black Pyramid

Highlights

Private Tour Guide
All services charges and taxes
All transfers by modern air conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private Tour Guide
All services charges and taxes
All transfers by modern air conditioned vehicle
Not included
Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Gratuities
The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
In case Car and guide OR Car only is booked, the entrance fees are excluded

Pickup Locations & Times

We can pick up clients from any centrally loacted Cairo and Giza hotels

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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