Sakkara, Dahshur and Memphis

Description

Visit the Dahshur pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara on a day tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, and explore an ancient city and two of its poignant necropolises.

See the evolution of pyramid building in weathered stone; take in Djoser’s distinctive step pyramid and the ‘Bent’ and ‘Red’ Pyramids at Dahshur.

Stand beneath the millennia-old colossus of Ramses II, and follow the footsteps of pharaohs as you explore an open-air museum of statues and ruined palaces.

Highlights

Sakkara with the Step Pyramid

The Bent Pyramid

The Red Pyramid

Memphis, the ancient Capital with the colossal statue of Ramses II

Family friendly

Step back in time on a history tour

Led by a qualified Egyptologist

Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

What You Can Expect

Start your tour with pickup in the morning from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by our Egyptologist guide.

First head to Sakkara Pyramid, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo; see the Step Pyramid which was built for king Djoser. It is considered an important development in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.

Then visit Dahshur Pyramids, Bent and Red Pyramid. Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (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.

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 2.925 B.C.

Transfer back to your hotel in central Cairo or Giza, where you tour ends.

Entrance fees are not included in the price of any tours: We do not charge in advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.