Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids
Description
Discover Ancient Egypt at Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur - Get ready to journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian civilizations of Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur. Our premium tour package offers the rare chance to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of these ancient capital cities, known for their historical structures and tombs. Among these, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara - the oldest pyramid, serves as a testament to the engineering marvels of the past. Memphis, known as the ancient capital of Egypt, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Pharaohs whereas Dahshur, with its renowned Red and Bent Pyramids, offers an unforgettable vision of ancient architectural expertise. Welcome aboard for a historical trip!
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Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C
Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are Among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.
Enhance your home decor with the magnificent Pyramid of Unas replica. This stunning piece features intricate detailing and a striking design that will add a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted with quality materials, this pyramid is a perfect addition to any collector's display or history enthusiast's collection. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.
The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government
Reviews(593)
I'm so glad I booked this tour, the whole process from booking and coordination until dropoff was hassle-free! First of all, I was in a bit of a time crunch so I mentioned that I cannot handle any delays, and as discussed pickup was on time. Pickup and dropoff is available from your hotel, which is really convenient! I'm especially thankful for Ahmed, my driver, who was friendly and flexible enough to fit my needs and interests. He also knew about the history and shared interesting facts along the journey. It was good to have someone to drive you around, I'm not new to solo traveling but I see now that it would have been difficult to find my way back to Cairo if I had just relied on Ubers. Towards the end of the tour we really bonded and he was even telling me about his family :)) <3 p.s: i see in some reviews that they were FORCED to visit shops and restaurants, but this was not the case for me. I simply said that I'm not interested.
Highly recommend. Hasim was an incredible guide. An archaeologist and scholar, he knows his information first hand. Both he, and Mohamet, the driver, made this a most memorable exploration of Egyptian history and exploration.
This was a great experience. Saqqara is not a popular name, and I think most tourists miss it and go to Giza. We were Two and had a car and a guide for us. Speaking of which, our guide Entesar was amazing: she shared stories not only about the places we visited, but about the region, history, etc. It's summer so it was a bit hot, but the tour provided a bottle of water (we had already one) and Entesar got us some dates cookies! Getting in thenr de pyramid was quite the experience, and my legs are hurting a day after. So ensure you have comfortable shoes and are ok going though narrow spaces... 100% recommended.
As others mentioned, the driver (Alaa) was late (about an hour), but he apologised and he was very nice with us during our trip. Apart from that everything was nice.
Amazing history and nice drive and scenery. The red pyramid entrance is way better than the one at Giza! Must do!
Hady is an excellent guide; although he only had the task of driving and taking me to the sites, he decided to tell me more things and share interesting details.
l Charm of the Red Desert" (Focus on Dahshur) Dahshur: the golden silence of the desert. 🏜️✨ Imagine being in front of the Red Pyramid and the Curved Pyramid, almost in total solitude. Here, away from the mass circuits, you can breathe the true peace of the desert and admire the evolution of architectural perfection. An experience for those seeking the most authentic and wild Egypt, where the wind in the dunes is the only sound that accompanies history. With Chery Viaggi, we enter the heart of myth, where time seems to have stopped for us.
Alaa (Aladdin) was an extremely patient and friendly driver. I did the half day tour to Saqqara/Dhashur/Memphis and he took me to each site and more comfortably and safely. I'd definitely recommend. He did ask me at one point if I wanted to visit a carpet museum, to which I replied "no" and that was that. (I'd read reviews from some people saying they were driven round tourist trap shops). Would definitely recommend, just make sure you know what you want to see and where you want to go - Alaa's English was quite poor (we communicated with Google translate), so consider this a personal driver/Uber as opposed to a tour. Sidenote: I only paid for car+driver, there are also car+driver+guide options but I cannot speak for those
Excellent driver, very polite, and did not hurry me at all during the tour. I don't have a single bad thing to say about the tour in general.
A really special experience that stays with me months after I returned from the visit to Saqqara. The driver and guide I was lucky enough to travel with, Mr. Hisham, was very knowledgeable and a great driver. He was helpful, positive and friendly from the first meeting to the end of the trip. I would highly recommend him to other visitors for a comfortable and interesting trip to the Egyptian countryside. As a female solo traveler he also made me feel very safe something that was valuable to me. Overall a great experience!
