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Cairo Day Tour to Saqqara, Memphis Open Air Museum & Dahshur

  • 01 Day
  • Private
  • Every Day
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đŸș Discover the Origins of Ancient Egypt

Cairo Day Tour : Step back in time and explore the roots of ancient Egyptian civilization on a private tour to Saqqara, Dashur, and Memphis. This exclusive experience offers flexibility, comfort, and expert guidance—perfect for travelers who want a deeper connection to history.

Cairo Day Tour đŸ§± Saqqara Necropolis

First, we go to Saqqara. This site is very old. You will see the Step Pyramid. It is the first one. King Djoser built it. It looks like giant stairs. Next, we visit a museum. It is the Imhotep Museum. You will see beautiful art. Then, we find the Serapeum. This place is a mystery. It holds giant stone boxes. Your guide tells the story. You learn the secrets.

đŸ”ș Dashur Pyramids

Continue to Dashur, where you’ll see two of Egypt’s most fascinating pyramids: the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. These monuments reveal the architectural evolution that led to the Great Pyramid of Giza.

🗿 Memphis – Ancient Capital of Egypt

End your tour in Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. Walk among open-air ruins, admire the colossal statue of Ramses II, and learn how Memphis once ruled the Nile Valley.

With your private Egyptologist guide, you control the pace and time spent at each site, ensuring a relaxed and enriching experience.

Cairo Day Tour⭐ A Perfect One-Day Choice

Overall, this tour fits short stays. It blends all eras. It feels complete. Most of all, it creates memories. Therefore, it is a smart choice.

Cairo Day Tour: Why Pick this Tour?

Choosing a 1-Day Cairo Tour of the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo is widely considered the “ultimate” itinerary because it covers the three most critical layers of Egyptian history in a single, high-efficiency day.

Cairo Day Tour  with Egypt Tour Guide

First, meet your guide. Then, start the city tour. Next, visit top landmarks. Also, explore old streets. Meanwhile, enjoy local life.

Afterward, see famous sites. For example, visit mosques. Also, walk historic quarters. Then, stop for lunch. Thus, relax and recharge.

Later, enjoy smooth travel. Moreover, hear clear stories. Also, take great photos. Finally, end the day smiling. Therefore, Cairo feels unforgettable.

Cairo Day Tour : Private tour to Saqqara Step Pyramid, Dashur Bent Pyramid and Memphis Egypt
Discover Egypt’s oldest pyramids on a private Saqqara, Dashur & Memphis tour
Itinerary
  • It is said that Egypt is full of Pyramids and after breakfast you will get the opportunity to visit 2 more of them. You will be taken, in an air-conditioned vehicle, to Dashur where you will see the two pyramids built by the Pharaoh Snefru.
    The Red Pyramid
    The Red Pyramid was another project of the 4th Dynasty pharaoh Sneferu. After the completion of the Bent Pyramid, which also stand nearby in the Necropolis at Dahshur, Sneferu set out to correct the mistakes that were made in the construction of his that pyramid and the one at Meidum that collapsed during construction.
    The Bent Pyramid
    The Bent Pyramid is called a ‘transitional’ pyramid because the angle of its sides changes abruptly approximately one-third of the way up. Archeologists attribute this to an engineering crisis during construction.
    After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built
    The Step Pyramid of Saqqara
    It’s called also step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to the King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six-layers, It’s height was about 197foot (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest scale stone building in the world.
    Pyramid of Unas
    The Pyramid 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.
    Pyramid Complex of Teti
    Teti (c.2345–2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667–2648 BC), in Saqqara. Upon completion, it stood 52.5 m tall.
    The mastaba tomb of Kagemni also known as Memi
    The mastaba was discovered in 1843 by Richard Lepsius. It had to wait until 1905 before von Bissing would begin his publication of rooms IV to VIII, which wasn't completed until 1911.
    The mastaba of Nikauisesi
    The mastaba of Nikauisesi is situated in the north-east sector of the necropolis of SaqqaraThe tomb was discovered in 1979-80 by the Supreme Council of Antiquities
    The mastaba of Ankhmahor
    The mastaba of Ankhmahor is situated on the northern side of Teti’s pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the king’s Dynasty VI reign.
    Memphis Open Air Museum
    Memphis was the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, the first one that was founded after the unification of upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded in the first dynasty (3100 BC).
    After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.
    Meals: Lunch
    • Experience
    • Highlights
    • đŸ›ïž Tour Sites & Highlights
      đŸș Step Pyramid Complex Explore the world’s oldest pyramid at the Saqqara necropolis.
      đŸ”ș Pyramid of King Unas Admire the first pyramid inscribed with the famous Pyramid Texts.
      đŸ”ș Pyramid of King Teti Discover beautifully preserved reliefs from the Old Kingdom.
      🏠 Mastaba of Kagemni View vivid daily-life scenes carved into limestone walls.
      🏠 Mastaba of Nikauisesi See finely detailed tomb art of a high-ranking Old Kingdom official.
      🏠 Mastaba of Ankhmahor Known as the “Tomb of the Physicians,” famous for medical reliefs.
      đŸ”ș Bent & Red Pyramids of Dahshur Witness the architectural evolution of pyramid construction.
      🗿 Open-Air Museum of Memphis Visit colossal statues and relics from Egypt’s first capital.
    • Includes
    • 🚗 Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza
      đŸ›ïž Full-day guided Cairo sightseeing tour
      🎓 Licensed professional Egyptologist guide
      🚌 Private air-conditioned transportation
      đŸŽŸïž Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
      🩁 Visit to the Pyramids of Dahshur
      đŸ›ïž Entry to the Bent & Red Pyramids
      â›Ș Guided visit to The first Capital of Egypt
      đŸ’Œ All service charges and local taxes
    • ✈ International Airfare ‱ Flights to and from Egypt
      🛂 Egypt Entry Visa
      đŸ’” Tipping & Gratuities ‱ Guides, drivers, Nile cruise crew, hotel staff, etc.
      đŸč Drinks & Beverages ‱ During meals and on the Nile cruise unless stated otherwise
      🧳 Personal Expenses ‱ Laundry, minibar, phone calls, shopping, or extras
      đŸ—ș Optional Tours & Activities ‱ Not mentioned in the itinerary
      📾 Camera & Photography Fees ‱ Where applicable at certain sites

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    $79.00 (50% off)
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    $75.00 (52% off)
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