Explore Saqqara, Memphis & the Red Pyramid on a Private Tour

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Itinerary

1. Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and begin your journey south to explore the origins of pyramid construction.

   1 h

2. Arrive at the vast Saqqara Necropolis, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites. This ancient burial ground is home to numerous tombs, pyramids, and monuments that span different periods of Egyptian history, offering a deeper understanding of early civilization and funerary traditions.

   30 minAdmission included

3. Explore Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser—the world’s first pyramid and a groundbreaking achievement in ancient architecture. Wander through the vast necropolis, discover beautifully decorated tombs, and admire intricate hieroglyphs that reveal daily life in ancient Egypt.

   2 hAdmission included

4. Continue to Dahshur, one of Egypt’s most fascinating and less crowded pyramid fields. Visit the Bent Pyramid, known for its unique change in angle, and the Red Pyramid, the first true smooth-sided pyramid. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter the Red Pyramid and experience its impressive inner chambers.

   2 hAdmission included

5. Discover Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, where you’ll see remarkable statues and artifacts, including the impressive colossus of Ramses II and ancient sphinxes that reflect the power of early pharaohs.

   45 minAdmission included

6. After a journey through over 4,500 years of history, relax on your return drive to Cairo. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel with a deeper understanding of Egypt’s early civilizations and unforgettable memories of your experience.

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 105% above the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1426 of 2673.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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