Saqqara Pyramid Tour: Explore the Largest Archaeological Site and Historic Memphis City
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35 Ratings
Cairo

Elevate your experience with a knowledgeable tour guide as you venture through Saqqara, the grandest archaeological site. Follow this with a trip to the debut capital of Egypt, ‘Memphis’. Wrap up your tour on a thrilling note with an exploration of Dahshur!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to join our tour guide to visit:
    Saqqara Step Pyramid
    The earliest large-scale cut stone construction was built during the 27th century B.C. It has 6 unequal stages built above one another with a height of 62.5 m during the reign of King Djoser.

  • Memphis and Sakkara - It was the first capital of ancient Egypt and it contains the biggest Alabaster Sphinx which belongs to King Rames II. This bewitching site was believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the patron of craftsmen.

  • Dahshur lake - Dahshur is one of Memphis’s most important cemeteries and is one of many vast necropoleis located in the great Ancient Egypt Capital. The Dahshur area contains pyramids of the IV and the XII Dynasties. Here you will find the Pyramid of Amenemhat II, and the Pyramid of Amenemhat III.

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo
  • Lunch meal included
  • Guided tours with a professional Egyptologist
  • All service charges and taxes covered
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transfers
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Cairo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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522kentl
Apr 9, 2024
Excellent - It was amazing. They did everything 5 Star. I've traveled the world using many tourist agency this was by far the best. Our guide Ahmed Refaat was exceptional along with our driver and their equipment.
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699max
Apr 1, 2024
Brilliant tour of an iconic landscape - We did a 3 day tour of Cairo/Giza with our tour guide Amr. We saw amazing sights such as the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the sphinx, and Memphis. Amr was not only very informative about the history of Egypt and Pyramids, he had a great sense of humour, and was extremely accommodating taking us shopping for essentials such as water, but his easy manner was more like being shown around Giza by an old friend.
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884fahimehs
Mar 20, 2024
Egypt l with Ahmed refaat - We visited Sakura and pyramids of Giza with guide Ahmed Refaat and driver belal it was a life’s dream. Ahmed was just perfect. He explained everything carefully, was so kind and friendly, and went out of his way to make sure my day was exactly as I wanted. I’ve been all over the world and this was in the top 5 tours I’ve ever taken. You owe this to yourself to see these places, and ask for Ahmed. You won’t be disappointed. Ahmed navigated us safely through lots of traffic and was the perfect driver. I won’t ever forget this day and I feel like I’ve met two friends in Egypt.
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736nereydar
Jan 16, 2024
Excellent - Great tour with our guide Alim, it exceeded our expectations and is an experience that anyone would remember
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Jaidev
Jan 15, 2024
Ahmed Refaat was the best guide - Ahmed Refaat was the best guide. He knew detailed aspects of each location on our tour and provided historical context and gave in-depth knowledge. He is very passionate about his craft and it shows how good he is, he also knows the best places to take photos. Wonderful guide thanks Ahmed.
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Trail34056163589
Jan 6, 2024
Great tour - Our guide Ahmed Refaat was warm and friendly from the get go. You can tell he is highly passionate about the ancient Egyptian history and hieroglyphics.
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Natashapr1709du
Jan 6, 2024
Amazing experience - Ahmed Rafaat was an amazing tour guide, he was very knowledgeable, engaging and personable during the tour. He made the trip very memorable as he added personal touches like getting a surprise birthday cake and birthday poster for couple of people celebrating their birthdays on this trip.
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Neerajp442
Jan 6, 2024
Best way to visit Egypt - The views were amazing, and our guide Ahmed Rafat was superb. He was very informative, humorous and was very good with the kids in our tour as well. Very highly recommend him.
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Darshap2024
Jan 6, 2024
Excellent, enjoyable day with the family - Excellent guide ensuring we got to see what we wanted. Very timely and gave us options. Very knowledgeable and informative. The driver was great and accommodating Ahmed Rafaat was fantastic and we really enjoyed our day with him.
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Rachnap483
Jan 6, 2024
Amazing - Ahmed Rafaat was absolutely fabulous. Passionate about his job and the history of Egypt. Explains things clearly. Very kind
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