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Sakkara pyramids, Dahshour pyramids and Memphis Tour
- Max Travelers15 people
- CategoryAdditional fees, Archaeology Tours
Overview
Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.
The Dahshur pyramids were an extremely important learning experience for the Egyptians. It provided them with the knowledge and know-how to transition from step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided pyramids.
The first of the Dahshur pyramids was the Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC), built under the rule of King Sneferu. King Sneferu ordered the building of the second pyramid of Dahshur, the Red Pyramid.
Memphis or Men-nefer was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw (“north”). It is an open museum now contains the statue of Ramses the second and the Sphinx of Memphis.
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What's included
Complimentary bottled water throughout the tour
Licensed Egyptologist professional tour guide
Skip-the-line entrance tickets to all mentioned archaeological sites
Private round-trip door-to-door transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
All local taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees
What's Not included
Gratuities & Tipping (recommended for guide and driver)
Personal expenses, snacks, or drinks not mentioned
Additional pickup/drop-off fee for locations outside Cairo & Giza city limits
Itinerary
Description: Explore Saqqara, home to the world's oldest monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Walk through the ancient funerary complex with your expert guide and visit neighboring royal tombs featuring remarkably preserved wall reliefs.
Description: Discover the peaceful pyramid field of Dahshur. Marvel at the engineering evolution of the Bent Pyramid and enter the interior chamber of the Red Pyramidu2014one of Egyptu2019s first successful smooth-sided pyramidsu2014away from the main tourist crowds.
Description: Visit the open-air museum of Memphis, the legendary first capital of unified Ancient Egypt. Stand in awe before the majestic colossal statue of King Ramses II and admire the grand Alabaster Sphinx.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.