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6 Hours
Availability : Daily
Cairo / Giza hotels
Cairo / Giza hotels

Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur Day Tour

  • About 6 Hours
  • Hotel Pickup in Cairo & Giza
  • Egyptologist Guide
  • Entrance Fees Included

Where the Pyramid Story Began

Before Giza there was Saqqara and Dahshur. This Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour takes you about 30 km south of Cairo to the first pyramids ever built and to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital – calmer sites where you can enjoy the monuments without the crowds.

Highlights

  • The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, designed by Imhotep around 2650 BC
  • King Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, still with much of its original casing
  • The colossal statue of Ramses II at Memphis, about 10 metres long
  • An Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport

Prices

GroupPrice per person
1 personUSD 120
2–4 peopleUSD 70
5–7 peopleUSD 60

Hotel transfers, entrance fees and taxes included. Larger group? Contact us or call +201000569259 / +201221418581.

Pair it with the Giza Pyramids half day tour or the Grand Egyptian Museum tour. See also Pyramids day tours.

Pickup

Your hotel in Cairo or Giza

Start Times

Daily at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 am

Duration

About 6 hours

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Price Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Egyptologist guide
  • Taxes and service charges

Price Excludes

  • Insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Good to Know

  • Far fewer crowds than Giza
  • Lots of walking on sand – wear good shoes
  • Combine with Giza for the full pyramid story
What to Bring

Good walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and water.

    Itinerary

    1Hotel pickup

    Head south from Cairo or Giza.

    2Saqqara

    The Step Pyramid of Djoser and its funerary complex.

    3Dahshur

    Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid.

    4Memphis

    The Ramses II colossus in the open-air museum.

    5Return

    Back to your hotel.

    Meeting Point

    Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis lie about 30 km south of Cairo.

    Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour – FAQs

    How far is Saqqara from Cairo?

    About 30 km south of Cairo – around an hour by car depending on traffic.

    Which is the oldest pyramid in Egypt?

    The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, built around 2650 BC.

    How long does the tour take?

    About 6 hours including hotel transfers.

    Are entrance fees included?

    Yes, entrance fees to the listed sites are included.

    Why is the Bent Pyramid bent?

    Its angle changes halfway up, most likely because the builders reduced the slope during construction.

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