Full-Day Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis Tour with Entry Tickets | Egypt’s Oldest Pyramids

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Overview

  • Duration:7 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:1 - 24 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English, French, Spanish

Step beyond the famous Giza Pyramids and discover the origin of pyramid building on a full-day tour to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Travel in comfort aboard a private air-conditioned vehicle as you explore Egypt’s earliest pyramid complexes, ancient royal tombs, and the historic first capital of unified Egypt.


Visit the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, admire the engineering marvels of the 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 alabaster Sphinx.


With a professional Egyptologist guide, private transportation, and entry tickets all included, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through more than 4,600 years of history.

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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)

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup

Your private Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Begin your journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you head toward Egypt’s most ancient pyramid sites.

Explore Saqqara

Start your tour at the vast Saqqara Necropolis, where you’ll visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser and explore the surrounding archaeological complex while learning about the evolution of pyramid building and ancient Egyptian funerary traditions.

Visit Dahshur

Continue to Dahshur to discover two of Pharaoh Sneferu’s greatest architectural achievements. Admire the unique Bent Pyramid before visiting the magnificent Red Pyramid, the first successful true pyramid in ancient Egypt.

Discover Memphis

Travel to the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where you’ll visit the open-air museum featuring the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other remarkable artifacts from Egypt’s glorious past.

Optional Lunch

If you wish, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant overlooking the countryside or nearby area before returning to Cairo (available at an additional cost).

Return to Your Hotel

After an unforgettable day exploring Egypt’s oldest pyramids and ancient capital, relax as your driver transfers you back to your hotel.

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.
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