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Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur; Pyramids & Tombs in a Private Tour
Cairo, Egypt
$60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Saqqara, a treasure trove of ancient history, invites you to embark on a captivating journey through Egypt's rich past. With our private, air-conditioned car and expert Egyptology guides, every moment of your adventure is designed for your comfort and enlightenment.
- 🏷️ Car + Prof. Guide Only: Enjoy a private air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by an Egyptology expert to enhance your understanding of ancient Egypt.
- 🚗 Complimentary pickup from your accommodation in Downtown Cairo or around the Giza Pyramids' Plateau ensures a seamless start to your journey.
- 💧 Each traveler receives a bottle of mineral water to keep you refreshed during your exploration.
- 🗣️ Your knowledgeable tour guide will bring the ancient world to life, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the sites you visit.
- 🕌 Begin your adventure at the Saqqara necropolis, home to the iconic Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first colossal stone structure.
- 🏺 Continue to the pyramids of Dahshur, where you'll witness the remarkable transition from step-sided to smooth-sided pyramids, including the famous Red and Bent pyramids.
- 🏛️ Explore the ancient capital of Memphis, where you can marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx.
- 🍽️ Savor authentic traditional food options such as Falafel, Shawerma sandwiches, or Kushary, depending on your chosen tour package.
- 📅 Flexible time spent at each site allows you to tailor your experience according to your preferences.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Car + Driver (ONLY)
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Complimentary pick up from accommodations in Downtown Cairo or around the Giza Pyramids' Plateau.
- Experience the safest journey with a professional driver dedicated to your comfort and security throughout your tour.
- A bottle of mineral water while you are in the car.
- An Egyptology-expert tour guide (based on the tour option you've booked)
- Egyptian traditional lunch (if you book the "Top VIP All Inclusive" Option.
- Shopping or presents.
- Personal expenses
- Tipping your guide & driver
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Saqqara PyramidYour professional driver, distinct from your guide, is dedicated to your safety and comfort throughout the bustling streets of Cairo. We will pick you up from your requested location to start your journey across the three ancient necropolis sites. The tour begins with a visit to the Saqqara necropolis and the Pyramid of the Pharaoh Djoser, better known as the Step Pyramid. This pyramid is the world's earliest colossal stone building. This structure played a fundamental role in Egyptian history, as improvements to it formed the basis for other pyramids. The pyramids at Giza and elsewhere in the desert near Cairo form a part of the legacy of an ancient city and civilisation that declined long before Cairo was founded. This civilisation named this area Memphis, the seat of power during the Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC) of ancient Egypt and home to the pharaohs who built the pyramids.
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Saqqara is one of several notable necropolis sites near Cairo. Saqqara offers impressive sights and hold great archaeological significance. Saqqara may even holds more interest for archaeologists than Giza. The vast site contains burials dating from before the beginning of the Old Kingdom through to the Greek period of Egyptian history. The most famous structure at Saqqara by far is Djoser’s Step Pyramid. Dating from the 3rd Dynasty, it was the first stone structure of its kind ever built. It also displays an important architectural innovation that would be used in the construction of the Giza Pyramids and other pyramids built during the Fourth Dynasty and later. Djoser’s pyramid was the first to use multiple mastabas (rectangular tomb structures) stacked on top of one another to form a stepped pyramid, setting the stage for the smooth sides of the Giza pyramids and the smaller pyramids of the 5th and 6th dynasties found at Saqqara and other nearby sites, such as Dahshur and Abu Sir.
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Step Pyramid of DjoserThe oldest stone structure in the world is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, which dates back to 2670 BC. The pyramid forms part of a huge complex comprising a colonnaded entrance, a Sed festival complex, an enclosure wall, north and south pavilions, a southern tomb and thousands of tombs. With your expert tour guide, you will learn a great deal more about King Djoser, his talented architect Imhotep, and the latest discoveries in Saqqara. (Please note that a special ticket is required to enter the pyramid or the southern tomb. Your guide will be happy to assist.)
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Pyramids of DahshourAfter lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the pyramids of Dahshur, specifically the Red and Bent pyramids. These pyramids represent a significant development for the ancient Egyptians, as they marked the transition from building step-sided pyramids to smooth-sided ones. There are multiple pyramids at Dahshur, but the Red and Bent pyramids are the most famous and are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt. They were built between 2613 and 2589 BC. (The time spent at each place is flexible according to customer preference.)
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Also known as the North Pyramid, it is considered to be the first classic pyramid built in ancient Egyptian history. We call it the Red Pyramid because of its reddish limestone, which was quarried from the Tura Mountains in Cairo. There is a possibility to enter the pyramid for free! A unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt, it was the second pyramid built by Sneferu and is considered the only pyramid in Egypt that still has its outer layer intact and is in good condition. You will have the chance to enter this pyramid as well; it is open inside now. (Please do not enter if you are claustrophobic or have any health problems, as it is very challenging and you must be fit.)
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Bent PyramidThis is a unique example of early pyramid development in Egypt. It was the second pyramid built by Sneferu and is considered the only pyramid in Egypt that still has its outer layer and is in good condition. You will have the chance to enter this pyramid, which is now open inside. (Please do not enter if you are claustrophobic or have any health problems.) This pyramid is very challenging and you must be fit.
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Memphis and SakkaraThen, the tour continues with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. This city is home to the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Great Alabaster Sphinx, and numerous ruins. Memphis was the centre of power during the Old Kingdom (c. 2686 BC) of ancient Egypt and was home to the pharaohs who built the pyramids.
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Mit Rahina MuseumA special museum for the famous statue of King Ramesses the Great, who ruled in 1279 BC. This huge limestone statue is in amazing condition. Ramesses the Great ruled the Egyptian Empire for around 67 years.
- The Sphinx of Memphis is a stone sphinx located near the remains of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. Made from Egyptian alabaster, the statue is still in very good condition and may represent the famous Queen Hatshepsut (1479 BC). Then you will start your journey back to your hotel. (pass by)
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Memphis, Saqqara & Dahshur; Pyramids & Tombs in a Private Tour
Cairo, Egypt
$60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!