Full-Day Tour to Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis

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This full-day tour takes you through the ancient sites of Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis, offering a detailed exploration of Egypt’s early pyramid-building history. You will visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, built for King Zoser, which marks a key stage in the evolution of pyramid construction. The tour also includes the Pyramid of Teti and the Pyramid of Unas, notable for the earliest known Pyramid Texts inscribed inside, as well as the Mastaba of Ti, a tomb decorated with scenes of daily life. In Dahshur, you will see the Bent and Red Pyramids, among the oldest and best-preserved pyramids from the Old Kingdom period. The open-air museum of Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, rounds out the experience. This tour suits travelers interested in Egypt’s archaeological heritage and ancient royal architecture, with professional guidance and comfortable transportation provided from Cairo or Giza.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

Stop 2

Start your tour Visiting Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.

Stop 3

The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

Stop 4

The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.

Stop 5

The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.

The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

Stop 6

Then Visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (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.

Stop 7

Then Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .

At the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Limited mobility accessible
  • Limited sight accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $45 Per 1 adult