Half-Day Tour of Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids in Egypt

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Saqqara Pyramid Sphinx of Memphis Valley Temple of the Bent Pyramid

Why we love it?

This private half-day tour offers a focused exploration of Egypt’s lesser-visited ancient sites, including the Saqqara Pyramid complex, the Sphinx of Memphis, and the Valley Temple of the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Traveling from Giza Governorate with hotel pickup and drop-off included, you will benefit from an Egyptologist’s insights as you visit these historic locations without the usual hassle of arranging transport. The itinerary covers Saqqara, known for the Pyramid of Djoser, Memphis, the ancient capital featuring the Sphinx of Memphis, and Dahshur, where you can see the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Bottled water is provided, while entry tickets and lunch are optional extras. This tour suits travelers interested in Egypt’s archaeological heritage beyond the Giza Pyramids and who prefer a private, guided experience.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional) extra feesTour Guide (Optional) extra feesEntry Tickets (Optional) extra feespick-up from hotels and area outside cairo and giza you will pay extra fees upon far distance

Itinerary

Saqqara Pyramid

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara

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

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Sphinx of Memphis

Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara

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

Duration: 1 hour

Valley Temple of the Bent Pyramid

Stop At: Bent Pyramid, Al-Haram Dahshur Egypt

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 . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

Duration: 2 hour

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start