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Hotel pickup & private transfer
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver and travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration
8 Hours
Tour type
Transport
Private A/C vehicle
Language
English
WATCH THE EXPERIENCE
Discover Egypt Before the Great Pyramids
Journey through Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur and discover the fascinating evolution of ancient Egyptian pyramid architecture.
Highlights
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Discover Memphis, one of the most important ancient capitals of Egypt.
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Explore the famous archaeological site of Saqqara.
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Admire the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, one of Egypt's earliest monumental stone structures.
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Discover the fascinating evolution of ancient Egyptian pyramid architecture.
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Visit Dahshur and see the extraordinary Bent Pyramid.
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Admire the Red Pyramid, one of Egypt's earliest successful smooth-sided pyramids.
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Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Learn about ancient Egyptian history with a professional Egyptologist guide.
Your experience
Journey beyond the Giza Plateau and discover some of Egypt's most important archaeological sites on a private full-day tour through Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur. Follow the fascinating development of Egyptian pyramid architecture while enjoying private transportation and expert guidance.
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Ancient Memphis
Explore Memphis, one of ancient Egypt's most important cities and a major political and religious center during the early periods of Egyptian civilization.
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Saqqara archaeological site
Continue to Saqqara, one of Egypt's most remarkable ancient burial grounds, containing monuments and tombs from different periods of Egyptian history.
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
Discover the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser and learn how this revolutionary structure marked a major milestone in the development of ancient Egyptian architecture.
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Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
Travel to Dahshur and admire the unique Bent Pyramid, famous for its unusual change in angle and its importance in the evolution of pyramid construction.
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Red Pyramid
See the impressive Red Pyramid, one of the earliest successful smooth-sided pyramids and an important predecessor to the pyramids at Giza.
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Return to your hotel
After exploring Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur, relax during your private transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Inclusions
What's included
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Private Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur tour
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Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
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Private air-conditioned transportation
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Professional Egyptologist guide
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Visit to Memphis
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Visit to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
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Visit to Dahshur and its famous pyramids
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Bottled water during the tour
Exclusions
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Personal expenses
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Gratuities for the guide and driver
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Food and beverages unless stated in your booking option
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Entrance inside individual pyramids unless included
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Optional activities and additional services
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Anything not specifically mentioned as included
Know before you go
Tour format
This is a private experience for you and your group.
Duration
Approximately 8 Hours.
Pickup
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
Walking
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended because some archaeological areas have uneven desert surfaces.
What to bring
Bring comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing.
Pyramid entry
Entry inside individual pyramids may require an additional ticket depending on your selected booking option.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Cancellation terms depend on the selected booking option.
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Location
Cairo & Giza, Egypt
Exact pickup information will be confirmed with your booking.
