Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshure Day Tour from Cairo or Giza
Giza, Egypt
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Visit the unique sites of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshure to discover the different stages of the pyramid's building stages. Accompanied by a local guide and your small-group of no more than 15, thoroughly explore each site visited. Enjoy complimentary round-trip pickup and drop-off, as well as a typical lunch.
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Visit the unique sites of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshure to discover the different stages of the pyramid's building stages. Accompanied by a local guide and your small-group of no more than 15, thoroughly explore each site visited. Enjoy complimentary round-trip pickup and drop-off, as well as a typical lunch.Start your day with an early morning pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel. From there, drive approximately 30-minutes to the relaxing countryside of Giza. This will be an excellent chance to see authentic Egypt, including familiarizing yourself with the local villages. Pay a visit to the first pyramid complex at Saggara. See the main highlight, the Stepphed Pyramid of King Djoser, designed around the 28th century B.C. Take a break for a traditional lunch at a nearby local restaurant.
After your meal, drive another 20 minutes to reach Dahshure and visit the two Pyramids of King Senefru. These pyramids are also known as the White and Red Pyramids. Once your tour of these is complete, begin your journey back to the city. On the way, stop by the Memphis Open Air Museum, Memphis being the first capital of the unified Upper and Lower Egypt. After observing the museum and taking in the knowledge the guide has to give you, make your way back to your accommodations.
After your meal, drive another 20 minutes to reach Dahshure and visit the two Pyramids of King Senefru. These pyramids are also known as the White and Red Pyramids. Once your tour of these is complete, begin your journey back to the city. On the way, stop by the Memphis Open Air Museum, Memphis being the first capital of the unified Upper and Lower Egypt. After observing the museum and taking in the knowledge the guide has to give you, make your way back to your accommodations.
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