Private Tour to Memphis Saqqara and Dahshur
Description
Travel back over 4,000 years on this private tour to the ancient treasures of Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur — the origins of pyramid building and royal power in Egypt. Discover Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt, and see the impressive colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara, home of the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s earliest large-scale stone structure. Then head to Dahshur, a peaceful desert site where the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid reveal the evolution of pyramid design. Led by an expert Egyptologist, this tour uncovers the roots of Egyptian civilization in a relaxed and informative way, with lunch included and comfortable private transport.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your private guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Begin your journey south in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Explore the rarely visited yet fascinating Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid built by Pharaoh Sneferu. Enjoy fewer crowds and incredible photo opportunities at this peaceful desert site.
Visit the necropolis of Saqqara, home to the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser. Walk through ancient tombs adorned with vibrant carvings and learn about the early stages of pyramid construction.
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local countryside restaurant (included).
End your tour with a visit to Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital. See the open-air museum, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Drive back to your hotel with a new appreciation for the beginnings of ancient Egypt.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meet your private guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Begin your journey south in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels