Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshour

Egypt's Oldest Burial Grounds & the Red & Bent Pyramids

Saqqara, Memphis & DahshourANCIENT HISTORY
  • Duration

    Full Day (~8 hrs)

  • Location

    South of Cairo

About this experience

A full day in the burial grounds that came before Giza. Start at Saqqara with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone monument in the world. Move to Memphis, the ancient capital where the alabaster Sphinx and a colossal statue of Ramses II still rest. End at Dahshour where the Bent and Red pyramids show pharaonic engineers learning their craft.

Highlights

  • Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
  • Ramses II statue at Memphis
  • Bent & Red pyramids at Dahshour
  • Private guide & vehicle

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Entry tickets to sites

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