Private Day Tour: Sakkara and Dahshur Step, Bent & Red Pyramids

8 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided by Egyway Tours

Why we love it?

This private 8-hour tour offers an in-depth exploration of Egypt’s ancient pyramid sites beyond the well-trodden Giza Plateau, ideal for travelers seeking a quieter and more authentic experience. You will visit Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first major stone pyramid, and explore its surrounding mortuary complex. The journey continues to Dahshur, where you can enter the Red Pyramid, known as the first successful true pyramid, and observe the unique Bent Pyramid set against the open desert landscape. The tour includes a stop at the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where colossal statues and open-air ruins reveal the early history of the civilization. A professional Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout, providing detailed insights, while all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transport, and an authentic Egyptian lunch are included. This experience suits travelers interested in archaeology and history who prefer a personalized pace without forced shopping stops.

Inclusions

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • All taxes & service charge

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza

Stop 2

Travel to Sakkara, home of the world’s oldest major stone monument — the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built during the 3rd Dynasty around 2630 BC.
Explore the ancient mortuary complex, learn about early pyramid construction, and discover why Sakkara is a cornerstone of Egypt’s ancient history.

Stop 3

Continue to Dahshur, one of Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites.
Here you will visit:

The Bent Pyramid

The Red Pyramid (the first successful true pyramid)

Enjoy the open desert landscape and learn how these pyramids paved the way for the iconic Pyramids of Giza.

Stop 4

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, before moving on Return to the hotel

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Guide will have your tickets The Guide will meet you in the hotel lobby

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $170 Per 1 adult