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Dahshur Pyramid Memphis And Sakkara Half Day Tour

4.6(43)1 hour
VIATOR4.4(32)TRIPADVISOR4.9(11)

Description

Embark on a half-day journey through Egypt's ancient wonders. Discover the enigmatic Dahshur Pyramids, including the unique Bent Pyramid and the towering Red Pyramid, both offering insights into pyramid evolution. Explore the historic city of Memphis, once a powerful capital, and witness the stunning artifacts like the colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid stands as a testament to ancient engineering prowess. Roam around the archaeological site, uncovering the mysteries of Egypt's early dynastic period. This tour is a captivating expedition into the country's rich past, showcasing pyramid marvels and historical treasures in just half a day.

Tour Options

Private Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
  • Private Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
Private Car + Tour Guide
  • Private Car + Tour Guide
Car with Driver + audio Guide
  • Only Private Car With Driver: Only Private Car With Driver
Private Car + Guide + Entry fees + Lunch
  • Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce.

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting Sakkara Pyramid, 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.

Admission not included15 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty. It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included60 min

Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent & 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.

Admission not included60 min

Then Visit Memphis, 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. At the end of the Tour around 13:00 pm you will be transferred back to your Hotel

Highlights

guide on site (if option selected )
Entry Fees (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food)(if option selected)
Bottle of water

What's included

Included
guide on site (if option selected )
Entry Fees (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food)(if option selected)
Bottle of water
Not included
Tipping
Personal Items

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

Reviews(43)

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