About This Activity
Discover Egypt’s ancient wonders on this guided tour of Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur, with optional add-ons to enrich your experience. Start your day with a professional guide from your hotel, embarking on a remarkable journey through Egypt’s most iconic sites.
Tour Itinerary:
Sakkara: Begin at Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first stone structure. Spend 1.5 hours exploring this vast necropolis and learning about its role in ancient Egyptian history.
Memphis: Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where you'll see ancient relics, including the Colossus of Ramses II. Spend 1 hour uncovering the vital role Memphis played in Egyptian culture.
Dahshur: Explore Dahshur, home to the unique Bent and Red Pyramids. Spend another hour learning about the architectural advances these pyramids represent in Egypt's pyramid-building history.
Optional Add-Ons: Enhance your tour by visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, or opt for a Felucca ride along the Nile, camel or horse riding, or a professional photographer. Add these activities at checkout or on-site.
You can also delve deeper into Cairo’s history by adding tours of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, Amr ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Al-Rifa’i Mosque, Aqmar Mosque, Muizz Street, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, Qalawun Complex, Mohamed Ali Palace, City of the Dead, Gayr-Anderson Museum, Bayt al-Suhaymi, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and The Cave Church. Select these add-ons for a comprehensive exploration of Egypt’s rich heritage.(available for private tours only).
Language Options for Private Tours: Directly book private tours in French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, or English. For other languages—Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Hindi, or Romanian—book the tour in English first, then select your language add-on (private tours only).
Shopping Experience: End your day with an optional visit to local artisan shops, where you can find Egyptian treasures like perfumes, papyrus art, jewelry, and handwoven carpets—ideal for gifts or souvenirs.
Tour Options:
Shared Tour: Join fellow travelers to explore Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur with an English-speaking guide. Tickets and lunch are not included.
Private Tour without Tickets & Lunch: Personalize your tour with a private guide in any language. Tickets and lunch are not included, offering flexibility to tailor the experience.
Private Tour with Tickets & Lunch: This package includes entry tickets to all sites and a traditional Egyptian lunch. Available in all languages, this option offers a hassle-free, fully immersive experience.
With flexible tour options and customizable add-ons, this tour guarantees a memorable journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, adventurer, or traveler looking for iconic experiences, this tour has something for everyone.
