Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur Pyramids & Tombs in a Private Day Tour

If you need to grasp the full historical context of the Egyptian Pharoahs, and Kings, from the ancient era then please make that reservation with the number one Egyptologist Aly Elsheemy. My wife and I booked this tour with Aly who came to pick us up from our hotel in downtown Cairo. Thank you to Yehia, who expertly and carefully drove us to the museums in Saqqara and Memphis. This tour captures the full scope of the historical facts pertaining to Imhotep, the step pyramid of Djoser, the many tombs that were unearthed, and the ongoing excavations that continue today. You will not be dissapointed with this tour, as Aly will take you back in time and meticulously explain every detail of the family, lifestyle, culture, their habits, work, education, and entertainment. You will travel through time with Aly, who will provide all the historical information, trace the storyline, and make it engaging. Just do it... purchase the tour, and you will definitely yearn for more.

What a brilliant day from start to finish .We were met on time by Aly Elsheemy, our guide and Yehia, our professional driver. At all times they were friendly, courteous, professional & very knowledgeable.If there is anything you want to know about Egypt’s pyramids & history, Aly Elsheemy is your man. In Saqqara we were introduced to the first of many pyramids and tombs . We entered some of the tombs and saw walls covered with beautiful illustrations of daily life and hieroglyphics. We were appreciative of Aly’s knowledge in explaining them. Leaving Saqqara, we went on to Dahshur and was introduced to each of the 5 pyramids …the Red pyramid, the Black pyramid, the White pyramid, The Bent pyramid & the Pyramid built for the wife of the pharaoh. Each one had a story to tell. This part of the day we learnt about the history of the earliest stone built pyramids. We then moved on to Memphis, the old capital of Egypt where the lower and upper kingdoms meet . Here we were introduced to statues of Ramases II and an enormous structure of a Sphinx. By this time our knowledge of ancient Egypt had increased enormously and after nearly seven hours Yehia & Aly took us to a loverly restaurant where we had a truly enjoyable Egyptian meal and view of the pyramids. In addition Aly was a great photographer and we have some great shots of ourselves ! This was a MAGNIFICENT tour which we would undoubtedly fully RECOMMEND to anyone.

Aly was a fantastic tour guide. Hos knowledge of the pyramids and the way he guided my wife and I through that experience will be an unforgettable time for us both. This tour is well worth it. Ask for Aly and he will not disappoint. Great job, thank you much for making history come alive.

Aly Elsheemy was our excellent guide. Our driver, even though we didn’t get to talk to him, was very good. We were picked up on time from our hotel in Giza and then driven to Saqqara where we were taken around the archeological sites and we went into the Unas pyramid which was amazing inside! We did not enter the Step Pyramid due to the necessary extra cost! We were then taken to a place which showed us how Egyptian rugs (carpets) are made (which was amazing) and then we had the option to buy. We were not pressurised to buy anything. We then visited Dahshur where we entered the amazing Bent pyramid (which has been our favourite of five) and the Red pyramid,too. We then visited the open air museum at Memphis. We are now on our way for lunch at 2.20pm (we were given a snack to eat earlier). We have had a really good experience, particularly experiencing everyday life from being driven around. Thank you very much to perfectly educated Egyptologist Aly Elsheemy from Egypt in Tours and our driver! 💯 RECOMMENDED!

I used Aly Elsheemy from Egypt in Tours for three trips during my time in Egypt. He guides both small groups and solo travelers to locations in and around Cairo. My trips were the following: • Saqqara – this was the ideal solo/small group tour, capitalizing on his knowledge as an Egyptologist and knowledge/contacts at the site. Normal tours to this site do not cover it in the depth and detail that I was able to enjoy. We were able to get into sites not generally available to the public and also to quickly focus in on the public sites most in line with my interests. • Fayoum/Valley of the Whales – another incredible tour to an area where whale fossils from 35-45 million years ago have been found. The advantage of taking this trip solo was not as much the content of the trip, but as a solo traveler with this guide, we were able to avoid being “caravaned” with other tourists. This would have slowed our trip immensely! • Coptic Cairo and Bazaar – a solo tour, which not only covered the normal Coptic churches and mosques, but also the Walls of Cairo and a few other religious sites not normally part of the general group tours. The visit to the bazaar, which is somewhat of a tourist trap, was adapted to my preferences, which primarily focused on photography of various ancient religious buildings and interesting shops in the market. In short, I endorse Egypt in Tours strongly as a tour leader for solo tours. Although I did not participate as part of a group tour under his leadership, I anticipate his knowledge of the sites and methods to explore and explain them would translate well to that type of forum. His prices are reasonable, especially for the quality he provides.

Arrived on time and everything as agreed. Communicated with us perfectly. Felt and experienced 100% reliability and had no concerns. The car was clean and comfortable. Invited us to a private dinner and made personal connections with family, which was the highlight of our trip.

Both the driver and the guide Aly were excellent. They were very friendly and charasmatic, with great English. The tour of the sites was excellent, didn't feel rushed and showed us lots of interesting things not on the main routes. I'd highly recommend it.

Thank you very much. It was a wonderful guide. Surprised by fluency in Japanese.

These locations are less frequently visited than the famous Giza pyramids and not very far from town. It got progressively crowded while there. You will need to hire a driver from Cairo- too far for Uber. We went to the Red Pyramid, Memphis and Saqqara. We went at what we thought was a good pace- spent to walk around, take pictures, enjoy the surroundings. It was around Five hours start to end... Unbelievably, you can climb down the Red Pyramid. This takes some stamina. You are walking sideways, down a slope with a ceiling of 4-5 feet! At Saqqara, multiple things to see at the necropolis. Good luck figuring out what the ticket or doesn't cover. A ticket with add-ons for certain parts of the necropolis, even with the inclusive ticket. The add ons are not that expensive (maybe a few USD? I would have paid and additional $10 to not think about it). Still got to see plenty. There are attendants at several of the attractions to check your ticket. However, plenty of people who don't work there will ask to see your ticket. They want to be your guide and probably looking for a tip. Easier when you do have an honest professional tour guide! This tour was the best among a few ones we have had for the highlights of Cairo! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

This was a great experience getting beyond the big three pyramids at Giza. The sights are impressive and with many fewer people much easier to appreciate. The Red pyramid is amazing and much easier to get in and out of compared to Giza. Our guide was also great from the moment he picked us up in the morning until drop off. Tonsi was professional and knowledgeable in addition to being someone good to hang out with for a day. All around a great experience that I'd recommend to anyone.