Half Day Tour To Memphis Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids: Unearth Egypt's Ancient Wonders

Unearth Egypt’s ancient wonders on a half-day tour to Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur pyramids. Explore historical structures and tombs, including the oldest pyramid in Sakkara.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a tour guide. Sakkara is situated just 27 km southwest of Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (constructed for King Zoser), a significant milestone in the evolution of pyramid construction, transitioning from the simple mastaba to its more recognized form.

  • Memphis and Sakkara - Explore Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, home to the colossal statue of Ramses II and the grand Alabaster Sphinx. This city dates back to 3100 B.C.

  • Bent Pyramid - Discover the Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) in the Dahshur area, a royal necropolis in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile, about 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. Known for its several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt, built between 2613–2589 BCE. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

  • Pyramid of Teti - Located in Saqqara, Egypt, the Pyramid of Teti is an intriguing ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. This pyramid stands as a testament to the Old Kingdom’s architectural brilliance and attracts visitors worldwide with its impressive size and historical importance. Explore its chambers and corridors to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

  • Pyramid of Unas - Enhance your home decor with a magnificent replica of the Pyramid of Unas. This exquisite piece features intricate detailing and a striking design, adding a touch of ancient Egyptian elegance to any room. Crafted from quality materials, this pyramid is a perfect addition to any collector’s display or history enthusiast’s collection. Bring a piece of ancient history into your home with the Pyramid of Unas.

  • Mastaba of Ti - The Mastaba of Ti is one of Saqqara’s most significant archaeological sites, discovered by Auguste Mariette. The mastaba contains two serdabs, and its walls depict various scenes of everyday life.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Personal tour guide
  • Entry Fees included
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
Additional Information

Discover Ancient Egypt at Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur -
Get ready to journey back in time to the ancient Egyptian civilizations of Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur. Our premium tour package offers the rare chance to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of these ancient capital cities, known for their historical structures and tombs. Among these, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara - the oldest pyramid, serves as a testament to the engineering marvels of the past. Memphis, known as the ancient capital of Egypt, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Pharaohs whereas Dahshur, with its renowned Red and Bent Pyramids, offers an unforgettable vision of ancient architectural expertise. Welcome aboard for a historical trip!

  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Location
مطعم المفدسي
Cancellation Policy

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

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Margaret
Jun 18, 2024
I would recommend this half day tour to young and old - Exactly what was advertised. Van very comfortable and our guide very accommodating and knowledgeable. Very hot but the guide positioned the van so I (74yrs) could see my family walking and the actual sites
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Tatianap346
Jun 7, 2024
An unforgettable visit. - We loved this visit to three different places. During our visit our guide Aya was very friendly, always attentive and explained very well what we visited. The agency was very punctual with schedules and organization. Super recommended for your visits in Cairo.
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Jcjackson30
Jun 2, 2024
Djoser/Snefru Rule! See the first pyramids. - Awesome day tour outside Cairo/Giza. We had a private small-group tour. Air conditioned van. Our guide was great. Included lunch. Note: the descent into the bent pyramid is particularly difficult.
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Brumjane
May 31, 2024
Recommended - Had a super informative and fun time with guide Asmaa and driver exploring Saqqara, Dashur and Memphis. Was a bit apprehensive that a personal tour would be too intense as i was travelling alone, but they were both friendly, relaxed, organised and informed. From a call to say they were outside my accommodation, to tailoring exactly to my interests (i wanted to go inside several of the pyramids), they were great. It made a great intro to my Egypt trip and I found myself referring back often to things Asmaa had told me throughout my time there. Many thanks both of you!
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Kerry_m
May 27, 2024
Excellent trip with expert guide - This was an excellent trip and our guide Omar was an expert Egyptologist. He took his time to explain things very well and made it a very enjoyable experience. My daughter and I were very satisfied with the trip, the lunch was very nice and Omar was a fantastic guide. We will definitely use Emo Tours again.
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Andreia_n
May 26, 2024
Great experience - Overall, it was a great experience. My guida Fatma was nice and with great knowledge. Driver was also super nice and kind. The tour itself is great although personally I choose to skip some visit to carpet and oil shops. But I went to The papiro and I really enjoyed. The only thing that I didn’t like so much was the subtil pressure for positive review and tip - your tour is great, you don’t need to do that. I would recommend it to whom really want to go inside a mastaba without “suffering” with too many people and to have something great to actually see. I loved it 😍
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Salvatore_a
May 24, 2024
Enjoy the treasures outside of Cairo - Great experience, the guide in Italian and the driver were very professional, I enjoyed the tour, always ready to answer to my questions and fulfill my wishes. Very interesting to visit the different pyramids in Sakkara and Dashur and Memphis areas. All entrance were included and the guide was very prepared. I booked the tour the evening before, even though it was everything well organized and I got immediately the confirmation. Bravo. Lunch was in a menu restaurant, very good food. Drinks were not included, but not expenses. I highly recommend this tour, I was very satisfied.
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U2718bjryanl
Jul 13, 2024
Good tour of Sakkara and Dashur, - The Dashur and Sakkara pyramids themselves were awesome. The tour was so-so. I've done another tour with Emo Tours, and the guide was excellent. This guide acted a bit like running the tour was an inconvenience. Nonetheless, I saw everything promised, and I was given reasonable autonomy and ample time to explore. The tour served its purpose and was enjoyable overall. I wasn't pestered for tips or reviews by either the guide or the driver, which is a good thing all by itself. The museum in Memphis was a bit of an afterthought in the tour, but it added some diversity. I did the buffet lunch, and it was decent, good enough given the price.
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Zenobia_k
May 31, 2024
Recommend this trip - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Memphis, Sakara and Dhashur with Martina your lovely guide and driver Shady. We had a wonderful and memorable time. Lots was packed in. Left 9am returned x7 hours later. Hotel drop off and pickup was given. The drive took 1.5 hours through the city then the countryside. We learned a lot of history, though at times our guide misunderstood us due to not being 100% fluent in English. Nevertheless, she was friendly, caring (keeping us safe from touts / locals at sites expecting tips etc) and was thorough. She took lots of photos for us too, always with a smile. On your breakdown, it says free admission for all pyramids seen, but we were disappointed we could enter the Red and Bent and Titi pyramids, but she took us to walk round the whole Step pyramid, but said to go inside the Step pyramid itself, it was extra to pay? We did not know this? If so , you need to make this clear on your itinerary as it says entrance included. Lunch stop food was good, though the service there was a bit slack regardless of number of waiters hovering around. Eg Had to ask x3 times to get some ketchup. Drinks extra. Thank you - we do recommend this tour our friendly driver Shady and Martina our charming guide.
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Dean_u
May 28, 2024
Bad - Lack of knowledge from your guide,not very good speaking English,telling untruths on things. Very poor lunch. Pressured into shops to buy & give tips.
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