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Private Aswan Sightseeing Tour: 3 Amazing Sites – Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
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Overview
- Duration:9 hours 13 minutes
- Travelers:3 - 5 guests
- Tour Type:Daily tour
- Language:English, French, German, Italian
Step beyond the famous Giza Pyramids and discover the birthplace of pyramid building on this full-day
tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle as you
explore Egypt’s earliest pyramid complexes, ancient royal tombs, and the first capital of unified Egypt.
Visit the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, admire the remarkable Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at
Dahshur, and explore the open-air museum of Memphis, home to the colossal statue of Ramses II and
the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx.
With a professional Egyptologist guide, private transportation, and entry tickets included, this tour
offers an unforgettable journey through more than 4,600 years of Egyptian history.
tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle as you
explore Egypt’s earliest pyramid complexes, ancient royal tombs, and the first capital of unified Egypt.
Visit the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, admire the remarkable Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at
Dahshur, and explore the open-air museum of Memphis, home to the colossal statue of Ramses II and
the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx.
With a professional Egyptologist guide, private transportation, and entry tickets included, this tour
offers an unforgettable journey through more than 4,600 years of Egyptian history.
Highlights
- Saqqara Necropolis
- Discover Egypt’s oldest royal burial ground and the birthplace of pyramid construction. Walk through
- one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, home to ancient pyramids, temples, and nobles’
- tombs.
- Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Marvel at the world’s first stone pyramid, built for King Djoser around 2650 BC by the legendary
- architect Imhotep. This revolutionary monument changed the course of architecture forever.
- Dahshur Pyramids
- Visit the peaceful pyramid field of Dahshur, where Pharaoh Sneferu perfected pyramid construction
- before the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- Bent Pyramid
- Admire one of Egypt’s most unique pyramids, famous for its unusual change in angle midway through
- construction, making it unlike any other pyramid in the country.
- Red Pyramid
- Explore the first successful true smooth-sided pyramid in history, considered the direct predecessor of
- the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
- Memphis Open-Air Museum
- Visit the ancient capital of Egypt and see remarkable monuments including the colossal limestone statue
- of Ramses II and the impressive Alabaster Sphinx.
- Private Egyptologist Guide
- Learn fascinating stories, historical facts, and hidden secrets from your knowledgeable private guide
- throughout the day.
- Comfortable Private Transportation
- Relax in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza.
Includes/Excludes
- * Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza
- * Private air-conditioned transportation
- * Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- * Entry tickets to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis
- * Bottled water during the tour
- * All taxes and service charges
- * Optional lunch
- * Drinks during lunch
- * Personal expenses
- * Gratuities (optional)
- * Entry inside the Step Pyramid of Djoser
- * Entry to the special tombs at Saqqara (available with separate optional tickets)
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What Customers Need to Know
* The tour lasts approximately 8–9 hours, depending on traffic and hotel location.
* Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Cairo and Giza.
* Entry tickets to Saqqara Archaeological Site, Dahshur, and Memphis are included.
* Entry inside the Step Pyramid of Djoser is not included and requires a separate ticket if available.
* Entry to the special decorated tombs in Saqqara is not included and can be purchased separately at
the ticket office.
* Lunch is optional and can be added during the tour at a local restaurant.
* Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.
* The tour operates year-round and is suitable for history enthusiasts, families, couples, and first-time
visitors interested in ancient Egypt beyond the Giza Pyramids.
* Some archaeological areas may have temporary restrictions due to ongoing conservation or
government regulations.
* Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels in Cairo and Giza.
* Entry tickets to Saqqara Archaeological Site, Dahshur, and Memphis are included.
* Entry inside the Step Pyramid of Djoser is not included and requires a separate ticket if available.
* Entry to the special decorated tombs in Saqqara is not included and can be purchased separately at
the ticket office.
* Lunch is optional and can be added during the tour at a local restaurant.
* Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.
* The tour operates year-round and is suitable for history enthusiasts, families, couples, and first-time
visitors interested in ancient Egypt beyond the Giza Pyramids.
* Some archaeological areas may have temporary restrictions due to ongoing conservation or
government regulations.
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