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Private Day Tour: Explore Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur from Cairo
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421 Ratings
Saqqara
Explore the ancient necropolises of Saqqara and Dahshur on a private day tour from Cairo. Visit the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, and discover the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis.
Explore the ancient necropolises of Saqqara and Dahshur on a private day tour from Cairo. Visit the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, and the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, and discover the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Memphis and Sakkara - The tour begins with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the huge statue of King Ramses II, and the alabaster Sphinx as well as the memorial plaque reside. Learn about the history of the oldest capital of the first country in the history of mankind throughout the ages
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Not…
- Memphis and Sakkara - The tour begins with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the huge statue of King Ramses II, and the alabaster Sphinx as well as the memorial plaque reside. Learn about the history of the oldest capital of the first country in the history of mankind throughout the ages
- Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Not far from Memphis, a visit to the city of Saqqara funerary and its other world houses for the ancient Egyptians. Saqqara contains the first stone structure in the world, which is the step pyramid of Saqqara built by “King Djoser” and the funerary temple. See the oldest religious texts written in the history of mankind and decorations and colors that have preserved their luster for More than 4000 years old
- Pyramids of Dahshour - We conclude the tour with a visit to the pyramids of Dahshur which date back more than 4,600 years. They contain a number of hierarchical groups and monuments including the pyramids of King Senefru, the curve pyramid, and the northern pyramid or the Red Pyramid. The Pyramids of Senefru are the most important pyramids that illustrate the development of building the pyramids in Egypt. In Dahshur, you can see the pyramids of the Kings of the Middle Kingdom, including the Black Pyramid
What's Included
- Private Tour Guide
- All services charges and taxes included
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Private Tour Guide
- All services charges and taxes included
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
What's Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
- In case Car and guide OR Car only is booked, the entrance fees are excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
- In case Car and guide OR Car only is booked, the entrance fees are excluded
Additional Information
A wonderful day awaits with a visit to the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dahshur, the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, and the historic capital of Egypt, Memphis. This tour offers an introduction to two ancient necropolises and the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis - Saqqara and Dahshur, which hold historical significance comparable to other…
A wonderful day awaits with a visit to the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dahshur, the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, and the historic capital of Egypt, Memphis. This tour offers an introduction to two ancient necropolises and the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis - Saqqara and Dahshur, which hold historical significance comparable to other renowned Egyptian landmarks.
Saqqara is situated 17 km south of Giza and was established as a necropolis in the capital of the Old Kingdom, Memphis.
Location
Memphis and Sakkara
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(421 Ratings)
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Fred_m
Aug 24, 2026
Mesmerasing experience . Once upon a time in a lifetime. - One impressive experience . Probably 99% of the success must be ascribed to our guide - the dear & prodigious young Mr Hazem - without him ? We would have got stuck inside the old pyramid’s dark narrow labyrinth . All day long, He fluently spoke highly standard English, showed a large range of unusual personal qualities not restricted to the expected professional skills. I mean, a degree of qualifications into a multitude of senses : scientific / cultural subjects encompassing ancient & current tendencies - while depicting historical/ current native rituals, rules & related stuffs. Not forgetting to share his precious points of view. Without him ? The amazing experience would NEVER take place - we would have never dared to go thru the ancient pyramid. The suggested gastronomy experience & souvenirs stores also straight to the point, highly recommended . We have dealt with very honest and trustful sellers all day long. Mr Hazem did his best to safeguard us against the unofficial ( suspicious) sellers. Above all, the remarkable Mr Hazem also paid special & close attention to our safety & well being. A gentleman, a highly talented, intelligent and KIND professional. The driver, also close to perfection : going thru Cairos’s Avenues and narrow streets actually is a wild adventure. Thanks Mr Hazem - thanks to all Viator staff for the mesmerizing experience. Mr Hazem, the best guide I have the pleasure of getting to know insofar. My best regards.
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493juli_nd
Jun 13, 2026
Wonderful experience - A fantastic visit, with a very educational and friendly guide!
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John_d
Jun 10, 2026
An Excellent way to spend a day in Eygpt - This was an Excellent tour and I would highly recommend! Hazem our tour guide was friendly, informative, and organized every detail for us. His descriptions of the history and ancient sites were detailed and fascinating. Our driver Hesham was kind and accommodating, as well.
I really wanted to go into a Pyramid he recommended going into the Bent Pyramid (Amazing choice) so worth exploring. Hazem even gave us the option of a few stops, including the Nile Carpet School which was very interesting. We felt like we were walking and talking with a friend the whole time. He shared his culture and country with pride and professionalism, and we enjoyed the tour very much. Also, be sure to get the Egyptian street food lunch he offers on the tour, as it was very authentic and delicious (probably the best lunch we had on our entire trip!). I Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairo.
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Marco_damaso
Jun 8, 2026
Great visit with toddler - We had an excellent visit with our guide Hazem. He and his driver helped us with our toddler and made the visit pleasant despite the high temperatures.
The explanations from Hazem where well adapted to the visit.
Overall we were very happy with our experience.
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Q1013xftristanb
Jun 6, 2026
A great expérience - It was a great moment with a lot of informations
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Alison_z
May 21, 2026
Excellent tour to... - Excellent and informative tour to Saqqara. Clean car, punctual, friendly, and personable guides. Rug making school, papryus, and oil shops are optional at the end.
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Trail07036983121
May 19, 2026
Great tour - I am a travel advisor and I had clients go on this tour last week. They said the guide was fantastic, on time, and very informative
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Anne
May 17, 2026
Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide - Fantastic tour thanks to our fantastic guide Zizou, so friendly and caring a lot about the quality of our time there !
The visit of the sites and the explanations are very comprehensive so you cannot miss any single detail that makes this experience quite unique.
We recommend without any hesitation !
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Tomo
May 10, 2026
Highly recommend after Giza - It was a nice tour with smaller crowds than Giza. Hazem was nice and friendly, explained everything in details. Let me skip what I wasn’t interested in with no issues, so I liked every place I visited.
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Davethornhill
May 8, 2026
Interesting and worthwhile - After you’ve seen the Giza Pyramids, this is a worthwhile additional excursion to considering. Not as busy - off the beaten track, but very interesting and complementary to Giza. Very good company to deal with, with a good, knowledgeable guide and driver, punctual and helpful.
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