Private Day Tour: Explore Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur from Cairo

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…
What's Included
  • 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
Additional Information

It’s an excellent day to explore the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid in Dashsur, the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara, and Egypt’s historic capital, Memphis. This excursion will guide you through the twin ancient burial grounds and the former seat of power, Memphis - Sakarra and Dakhshur, historical sites that are as significant as Egypt’s other…

Location
Memphis and Sakkara
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Compass13645373020
Jun 18, 2025
Very nice tour! - We had great experience at the Saqqarah pyramid, the bent pyramid and Memphis. We had the chance to go inside three pyramids. For those who have the capacity it’s worth it (bent pyramid is more challenging). We had a very spacious van for ourselves ( we were only 2). Our driver was good, polite and on-time. Our guide Ashraf, was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Very nice experience!
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Rob_m
Jun 11, 2025
This was a great tour. ... - This was a great tour. Seeing the tombs inside of the pyramids were a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend this tour with our guide Mohammed Gomaa. He was incredible! Knowledgeable on everything. Also listened to us to better plan out our day.
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Ocshaun1
Jun 10, 2025
Must see in Egypt - Our tour guide Mohamed Gomaa was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! We were tight on time and he still made sure we saw all the sights with the relevant detail! We highly recommend!
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Danielnb6174ha
May 28, 2025
Awesome day trip to Memphis with an even more awesome guide (Zizou) - Our guide, Zizou (Mohd Zanaty) is an experienced Egyptologist (with a Masters in Hieroglyphics) who gave very detailed, interesting explanations during our day trip. He also knew the good spots for photos and took great pictures for us. He was also a funny and witty guy, who shared his life story with us. Overall a great informative day trip, enhanced with an excellent guide!
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Isabelle
May 25, 2025
Great tour - highly recommend. - Mohamed was a terrific guide and Essam was a terrific driver! We had a great time and were very well taken care of. Mohamed was extremely knowledgeable and adapted our tour and the info he shared based on what we had already learned on previous days, and knew the answers to all our questions. Would highly recommend!
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E426nuchrisn
Mar 11, 2025
First time in Egypt? Book this tour! - This was the first time I booked a tour on Trip Advisor and our first time in Egypt! Having spent the previous day on our own visiting the Giza plateau (amazing as it was) we realised you definitly need a guide with you! If anything just to prevent being constantly hassled! As Dahshur and Saqqara are a fair drive away we arranged this short tour and were blown away by the experience! Our tour guide was Hosni who kept in touch before the day to make sure we were all set and picked us up from the hotel in the morning. Both Hosni and the driver were very friendly and welcoming and made us feel relaxed throughout the tour. We visited Saqqara first, checking out the step pyramid of Djoser, then visited the pyramid of Unas (home of the pyramid texts) and then visited the tomb of Princess Idut. Then we headed to the Serapeum - Not part of the scheduled tour but we requested to visit this site and would highly recommend it! Then we headed to a carpet school to see how traditional egyptain rugs are made (an optional stop as we had time). After that we went to the Bent pyramid and the Red pyramid in Dahshur. We also decided to go inside both pyramids (be warned, the bent pyramid is the most difficult to enter!) We originally planned to skip visiting Memphis, in order to spend more time at the other sites, however Hosni was keen for us to see the old capital and managed to show us the main parts briefly - which we were very grateful for! After the tour had finished we explained we were planning on visiting the GEM and we asked if it was possible for them to drop us off there (another 10min drive from our hotel) and they were happy to do that! Hosni was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about all the history at the sites we visited and also telling us about local culture when we were driving. Hosni and the driver also arranged a customised tour for us the next day to visit 2 museums and airport transfers. I would highly recommend Deluxe Travel Egypt and this tour specifically. You can tailor it to which sites you want to spend more time in and also any extras that are not listed! We plan on going back to Egypt to visit other sites and will book a tour with this company (hopefully with Hosni) again!
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118dorotaj
Mar 11, 2025
Sakkara and beyond - Fantastic tour. In my opinion best experience in Egypt. Great guide, super nice and with great sense of humour. We were well looked after.
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Jksteelman
Feb 24, 2025
Great tour with the family - We had an amazing experience with our guide Hosni! From the moment we were picked up in a clean and comfortable van, everything was seamless. Our driver was wonderful, making the journey smooth and enjoyable, and Hosni was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights at every stop. This was, without a doubt, our kids’ favorite tour of the trip—they were engaged, excited, and completely captivated. Highly recommend for a stress-free and memorable adventure!
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Mrspikeman
Feb 20, 2025
Fantastic Private Day Tour to Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur! - Our private day tour to Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly arranged. Our driver, Omar, was excellent—smooth and safe driving, which made our journey comfortable and stress-free. The real highlight of the tour was our guide, Mo. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Egypt’s history made the sites truly come to life. He spoke excellent English and explained everything in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore and take in the breathtaking sights. If you're considering booking this tour, I highly recommend it! Both Omar and Mo were incredibly friendly and professional, making the experience even more enjoyable. A must-do when visiting Egypt!
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Hannahs_holiday
Feb 5, 2025
Fantastic day trip - We did the Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis trip, guided by Hosni. I booked it online about a month before and received instant confirmation. I then sent an email to reconfirm a couple of days before and got a fast response. The day was well paced, Hosni was very knowledgeable and we had a fantastic time. Highly recommended.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).