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Saqqara , Memphis and Dahsur Day Tour

★4.9(560 reviews)CairoFull dayPickup availableFree cancellation
Saqqara , Memphis and Dahsur Day Tour
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Overview

The tourists choosed this tour because : Historical Significance Memphis: The first capital of ancient Egypt; home to the colossal statue of Ramses II and other impressive artifacts. Saqqara: Site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt, showing the earliest development of pyramid construction. Dahshur: Features the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, showing the evolution to the smooth-sided pyramid that led to the Great Pyramid of Giza.

What you'll see

  1. Saqqara Pyramid
    2 hours

    Saqqara: The Birthplace of Pyramid Building Site of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built (c. 2700 BCE). Features tombs with vivid wall carvings, older than those at Giza. Offers a quieter, more atmospheric experience compared to crowded Giza You will see the oldest stone and oldest Full Complex of King Djoser Also in saqqara have many pyramids Like pyramid of Userkab 5 dynasty Pyramid of Unas the end of 5 dynasty Pyramid of Teti 6 dynasty

  2. Mit Rahina Museum
    2 hours

    Memphis: The Ancient Capital First capital of unified Egypt (c. 3100 BCE). There the Colossus statue of Ramses II the weight of statue 65 tons Home to open-air museum with statues of Ramses II, Alabaster Sphinx, and other artifacts. Gives insight into Egypt’s political and religious origins.

  3. Pyramids of Dahshour
    2 hours

    Dahshur Pyramids 40 km south of Cairo, Egypt. Importance: Key site in the development of pyramid architecture. 1. Bent Pyramid – Built by Sneferu; has a unique bent shape due to a change in angle during construction. 2. Red Pyramid – Also by Sneferu; Egypt’s first true smooth-sided pyramid. 3. Black Pyramid – Built by Amenemhat III; now mostly in ruins due to poor materials. Historical Significance: Shows the transition from step to smooth-sided pyramids.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Private Guide ( Egyptologist )
  • Lunch if you select All Inclusive Tour
  • Entry Fees if u choose included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Any Optional Not mentioned in itenrary
  • Tipping
  • 15 USD per booking pickup or Drop off 6 October city, Nasr City,Heliopolis and New Cairo
  • 25 USD per booking transfer To or from Cairo international airport , Novotel AirPort, Le Passage

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

4.9★560 reviews

Absolute must see places for egyptian history fans. You can enter all the pyramids for free! Great, great,great!

Our guide was very kind and had great knowledge! If you want to see these beautifull places Im highly recommending this tour.

Martin M · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Pyramids

Spent the day with Akram and his driver, “Mr. Chocolate.” Highly recommend Akram. At no point did I ever feel rushed during the tour. Great sense of humor as well.

X8368GHjareds · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Our guide was super nice, spoke good English and provided a lot of good information. All in all, very good.

Great experience. Good English, very nice.

Connector36554877355 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Absolute recommendation

Khloud was super friendly and could answer all our questions perfectly. Overall, the day was a wonderful experience!

Saskia H · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Highly satisfied with great experience

Our tour guide Rahma was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She explained all the history very elaborately and guided us as a dear friend. We will definitely prefer to be guided by such person and recommends others too.

Climber34664706437 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Perfect day with Besam. We visited Saqqarah, Dashur and Memphis. Thank you for the explanations

Perfect day excellent guide

Olivier S · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Highly recommended

Excellent and very thorough with the information

ElizabethA2436 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Egypt tour

Our tour guide, Rhana, was very nice and informative. We learn so much of Egyptian culture and ancient Egypt. I would absolutely recommend this tour.

Paradise20824621043 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

A must in cairo

A tour that you can’t miss when you arrive in Cairo; our Rana tour guide has a lot of knowledge

angielE7438VS · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Positive experience with knowledgable and helpful guide

We had a good experience with the tour. We visited Saqqara, Dashur and Memphis, including the three pyramids: Djoser, Bent and Red - and entered the last two. Our guide Akram was very helpful and knowledgable, and guided us through all the sights and practical hassle. Thank you for having us!

florisjanv2026 · Feb 2026 · via Tripadvisor

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