Explore the foundational roots of pharaonic civilization with our private SAQQARA, MEMPHIS AND DAHSHUR day tour. Designed for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking to venture beyond the Giza Plateau, this comprehensive itinerary takes you through Egypt’s earliest capital and its most important royal necropolises.
Your day begins with a private drive to Dahshur, home to two of Pharaoh Sneferu’s groundbreaking monuments: the unique Bent Pyramid with its preserved original casing, and the Red Pyramid, Egypt’s first successful smooth-sided pyramid. Next, proceed to Memphis, the ancient first capital of unified Egypt founded by King Menes around 3100 BC. Here, you will visit the open-air museum featuring the monumental colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
After taking a break for an included local lunch, arrive at Saqqara, the vast ancient burial ground. Tour the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep as the world’s oldest stone structure of its scale. Accompanied throughout by an expert Egyptologist guide, this tour offers a deep, immersive look into the evolution of ancient Egyptian monumental architecture.
Highlights
- Guided tour of the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.
- Visit to Memphis, the ancient world's first capital city, and its open-air museum.
- Exploration of Dahshur's royal necropolis featuring the Bent and Red Pyramids.
- Rare opportunity to see the earliest evolution of pyramid engineering.
- Private transfers in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle.
- Included local lunch, entrance tickets, and professional Egyptologist tour guide.