Explore the first pyramid built in Egypt "Djoser Step Pyramid'' Although it is not a ‘true pyramid’ with smooth sides, like those at Giza and Dahsur, but it remains an important stepping stone in their development.
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Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $50.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Start your tour to Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur, First of all you will visit Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara which dating back to 2600 BC under the 3rd Dynasty, it’s considered the oldest stone structure and it was built for the king Djoser. Proceed to visit Memphis which was the Capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdome and the first Capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II at Memphis
Tour guides in languages other than English are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply on certain dates. If your preferred language is unavailable, we provide the assistance of a live English-speaking tour guide, complemented by an audio guide in your desired language.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Giza experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $50. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 3–11 pay nothing, adults from $35. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Tour guides in languages other than English are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply on certain dates. If your preferred language is unavailable, we provide the assistance of a live English-speaking tour guide, complemented by an audio guide in your desired language. Pickup points include Gulf Tower - Daas, Downtown Apartment.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We had a brilliant day on a private tour to the pyramids at Saqqara and Dashir. Pierre was an excellent guide - prompt, good communication and very informative. We felt we learned a lot and we were not rushed. Learning more about the earliest pyramids was amazing- and entering the pyramids themselves. Pierre and our driver were very helpful and made sure we found our way to our new accommodation on the drop off. Would definitely recommend!
Mohamed Osman is the best guide that you could ever get. So professional and so kind, best experience!
We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Mohamed Osman at the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara. Honestly, we can confidently say that this was the best tour and one of the greatest experiences we had during our time in Egypt. Mohamed is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also deeply passionate about ancient Egyptian history. What made the experience so exceptional was the way he connected different dynasties, rulers, pyramids, and historical events throughout the day. His explanations never felt like a memorized script — you could genuinely feel that he truly understands and loves his field of expertise. He gave us an amazing insight into ancient Egypt and made the entire history feel alive and interconnected. At the same time, you could clearly feel how proud he is of his country, heritage, and history, which made the experience even more authentic and memorable. On top of that, his English is absolutely flawless and extremely easy to follow. He speaks very clearly with a natural American accent, which made it effortless to fully focus on the history and explanations without ever struggling to understand anything. Overall, this experience was far beyond our expectations, and we can highly recommend Mohamed Osman to anyone visiting Cairo — whether for Giza, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, or other historical tours.
Mohammed was an amazingly knowledgeable & engaging guide. He took us around the museum showing us items & explaining the background in a way that we would never have achieved by ourselves.
If you have a couple days in Cairo this is your chance to see more then just GEM and Giza necropolis. I definitely recommend to get a guide with a transfer to Saqqara and Memphis. Less tourists, easier to explore then Giza necropolis, car parkings are near the pyramids, museums and tombs. It was a memorable trip full of ancient Egyptian religion, philosophy, culture and mystery of architectural and engineering decisions. Entrance tickets and a lunch are included in a price of a tour. Tickets inside the buildings such as Serapeum, Saqqara pyramid ect. are extra paid. We decided to choose a medium price private tour with entrance tickets only included. You can freely ask a guide about everything, take your time to the things you want to and not to be rushed by the group. However the tour is not overpriced because of tickets you don’t need. You pay only for that things that you interested in. A guide will tell the best set of extras and correct the plan of a tour including your wishes. There is nothing to say about the place. You should come and see it by yourself. It’s impressive. Also the guide kindly ask you to visit the place of shopping he recommend after the tour. The stuff is very polite and friendly. We bought some souvenirs, spice and tea. Do not be scared of the first high price and haggle if you really need the thing. If you try to find a reason to say “No” it means that you are in the negotiation and the stuff will ask you again trying to offer a better price. Some people find it annoying but it’s just a part of the Egyptian marketing. If you don’t need it just say it to the seller strictly. I do not like to haggle and even for me it was not stressful. Hope you’ll enjoy the tour as we did. A huge thank to our guide Ahmed and a driver for a wonderful and safety ride.
Very good tour and excellent guide: Mohamed Osman. Thanks again!
GEM was a great experience with the best of all quide MOHAMED OSMAN. He quided us thru the spectacular museum with great knowledge and skill. Great Thanks!
I booked the layover tour. Everything was smooth and trouble free. I was picked up by the driver from an airport hotel and dropped back directly to the terminal airport. Didn’t have to worry about luggage. Highly recommend guide Mohamed Osman for anyone wanting to make the most of a short stay in Cairo between flights.
Mohamed Osman gave us a very interesting tour of the step, red and bent pyramid and many other sights. Highly recommend! The tunnels inside were quite adventurous.
Our guide, Mohamed Osman, was excellent, he explained everything to us perfectly and took great photos, he knows the places visited perfectly and will take exceptional photos!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour | 6–7 hours | 4.9 (51) | $35 | |
 Private Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur from Cairo | 6 hours | 4.9 (424) | $45 | View |
 Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids | 5 hours | 4.7 (603) | $15 | View |
 VIP Private Tour Sakkara Step Pyramid Dahshur Pyramids Memphis | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (160) | $32 | View |
 VIP Private Day Memphis city ,Sakkara pyramids & Dahshur | 5 hours | 4.9 (158) | $14 | View |
 Private Tour To Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, Dahshur And Sakkara Pyramids | 7–8 hours | 4.8 (131) | $132 | View |
 Full day tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshur with private guide | 8 hours | 4.7 (57) | $70 | View |