Sakkara, Memphis, Dahshur Tour: Ancient Egypt Highlights

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Embark on an Alexandria Archaeological Tour and explore ancient wonders like the Library of Alexandria, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and Fort of Qaitbay. Discover the rich history of Egypt’s first church and mosques.

Duration: 12 hours

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Highlights

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Your guide will pick you up from your hotel/Airport in a private minivan then you will visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. You will visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
sakkara pyramid is an immense field of tombs, the final resting place of kings, noblemen, lesser Egyptians and mummified animals. In the course of the entire pharaonic period, but particularly the Old Kingdom and the Late Period, the desert sands of Sakkara witnessed the continuous activity of tomb building, funerary processions and cult ceremonies for the dead
Memphis and Sakkara - Then Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .
Memphis was known as the “White Wall,” most probably referring to the palace of the king, which was built with whitewashed bricks, until the 26th century BC. The latest name of Memphis is a Greek translation of the Egyptian Men-nefer, which is the name of a nearby pyramid built in the 6th Dynasty.
Dahshur lake - then visit Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. The village of Dahshur marks the southern end of the vast pyramid field that begins at Giza. Excavations at Dahshur have revealed the remains of seven pyramids, as well as extensive tomb complexes built for queens and nobility from Memphis up until the 13th Dynasty in the Middle Kingdom.
Two of the later pyramids constructed have been completely destroyed by time and the elements and several others, such as the Black Pyramid (12th Dynasty, 1929-1885 BC), are badly damaged, but Dahshur also boasts two of Egypt’s best-preserved early pyramids. Both built during the reign of King Sneferu (2613-2589 BC), the founder of the 4th Dynasty, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur are massive evidence of the architectural development that lead to the construction of the Great Pyramid
Nile River - After Memphis , Sakkara and Dahshur , you will have felucca ride on The River Nile . Step aboard the traditional wooden boat and settle into one of the comfortable seats, with your guide alongside you.
Sit back and enjoy the panoramic views over Cairo’s bridges, riverbanks and towers, and listen as your guide points out landmarks and shares stories about the Egyptian capital’s incredible history. Enjoy your traditional lunch in the felucca and Savor the gentle breezes and warm sunshine as you sail, and bask in the wonderful peace that comes from being out on the water
Capture photos of the sights and passing river vessels.
then you will be back to your hotel/airport

What's Included

Hotel Pickup & drop off
Private tour
Entry fees (optional)
In-vehicle air conditioning
Felucca Trip on the Nile River (optional)
Traditional Lunch (optional)
Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Pick up from Airport/Airport Hotels will cost extra 10$ per person

Additional Information

Start your day with your guide waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel or at the airport. From there, you’ll head to Sakkara, a site known for its many tombs from the 1st and 2nd dynasties. While most tombs are made of mud bricks, some are constructed from limestone. Next, visit Memphis, the location of the main royal residence and the seat of both the northern Vizier and the High Priest of the state god Ptah. You’ll also explore Dahshur, where you can see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both significant in the architectural evolution that led to the construction of the Great Pyramid and its companions at Giza.

Afterward, enjoy a Felucca ride on the Nile River, taking in panoramic views of Cairo’s bridges, riverbanks, and towers, while your guide points out notable landmarks. You can have a traditional lunch on the Felucca, or if you prefer, you can enjoy it after the ride. Finally, you’ll return to your hotel or the airport.

Location

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

Al Giza Desert,

Cancellation Policy

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

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Apr 4, 2024

Great experience - We enjoyed our day so much in Memphis Sakkara Dahshur with Medhat & Kiro . We liked the Fleucca . Medhat is very knowlegable . He explains everything in detail . Kiro is skillful and he drives us safe until we are back to our hotel in Cairo traffic jam . Overall , I highly recommend this tour .