Private Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Tour
A private, guided tour of the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, ancient Memphis, and the Bent Pyramid of Dahshur with your own Egyptologist guide.
About this activity
Book a private tour of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur from Cairo with your own Egyptologist guide and vehicle. Flexible pace, hotel pickup included.
Full description
Your private day trip begins with pickup from your hotel at a time that suits you, heading south of Cairo with your own private guide and driver. At Memphis, you'll see the colossal statue of Ramses II before continuing to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large stone building in the world. Your guide will then take you to Dahshur to see the rare Bent Pyramid, explaining how these sites shap…
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only
- Private Egyptologist guide, exclusively for your group
- Bottled water during the tour
Not included
- Entry tickets to sites (paid on-site)
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Tipping for guide and driver
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Explore Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur with your own private guide
- ✓Flexible pace and start time to suit you
- ✓Fewer crowds than Giza for a peaceful visit
- ✓Private vehicle and driver included throughout
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- 2 Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and its open-air museum with the colossal statue of Ramses II
- 3 Explore Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large stone building in the world
- 4 See the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, a rare and unique transitional pyramid design
- 5 Return transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Places You'll Visit
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, built around 2670 BC for the Third Dynasty pharaoh Djoser, is the earliest of Egypt's great stone pyramids and among the oldest large-scale cut-stone buildings in the world. Designed by the pharaoh's official Imhotep, it rises in six stacked mastaba-like tiers and forms the centerpiece of a larger walled funerary complex.
The Bent Pyramid at Dahshur was built under Pharaoh Sneferu, founder of Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, around 2600 BC. Its distinctive silhouette results from a mid-construction change of angle, from about 54 degrees to 43 degrees, likely to prevent structural collapse. It is the only Old Kingdom pyramid with two original entrances and retains much of its smooth outer limestone casing.
Why Choose This Tour
A private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to your group for the full day.
Saqqara and Dahshur see far fewer visitors than Giza, for a more peaceful experience.
Choose your own start time and adjust the pace of the day to suit you.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Full day experience
Cairo, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
Everything was great. I reached out in early March. They explained the excursions quickly and clearly. I paid the deposit while I was still in Russia. Private Cairo and a yacht trip. Everything as advertised. No hidden surprises. Thank you so much, so many great memories! Recommend without reservation!
The Super Cairo excursion. The bus arrived at the stated time. We had 2 guides, and a full tour of the sights. We'll always book with you again!
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