Saqqara and Dahshur: Explore Ancient Pyramids

Discover the hidden pyramids of Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur on a private day trip. Explore with an Egyptologist guide, visit the ancient capital of Memphis, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • R7V2+Q7M - The guide will collect guests from their hotel in Cairo or Giza to explore Memphis, also known as Men-nefer, the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt, referred to as mḥw. Its remnants are situated near the contemporary town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
  • Alabaster Sphinx - The…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fee (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Qualified Egyptologist tour guide (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • Lunch (based on the tour options you’ve booked)
  • Transport by private vehicle
Additional Information

Many travelers to Egypt only visit the Giza Pyramids, but this half-day tour offers the opportunity to discover some of the lesser-known pyramids at Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis. Skip the stress of negotiating transportation and enjoy the insights of an Egyptologist as you explore the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at…

Location
R7V2+Q7M
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Virbanfloreaa
May 1, 2026
Very nice experience - Very nice experience. It is very relaxing and you can stay how much time you want at every attraction. I appreciated also the advice where would be better to buy ticket to go the tomb. He communicates very well with us and told us many things about how the locals live today.
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Jovanin2026
Mar 29, 2026
Shadi, the best Driver and Friend - We booked our tour with this company and it was a total success, but what truly made the difference was our driver, Shadi. He is, without a doubt, the best. Professional, punctual, and an impeccable driver who makes you feel safe at all times. If you decide to book with this agency, I highly recommend that you specifically request Shadi as your driver; his attention to detail and kindness took our experience to another level. Thank you for the great service!
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Brunasq3218xr
Mar 18, 2026
Great guide - Amazing experience. We really liked the guide. It is worth a visit and highly recommended.
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Sightseer33847431772
Mar 17, 2026
Nice visit with a professional driver - Nice clean new car Professional driver Driver speaks good english Did not rush Overall nice experience
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Andreabvill
Mar 12, 2026
Wonderful experience - We had a wonderful experience with Mahmoud (driver) and Ehab (guide) in Sakkara and Memphis. They went an extra mile to help solve an issue with a vendor
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Stay05561401237
Mar 11, 2026
Memory I will not forget till I die! - I enjoyed this tour very much.At Saqqara, i walked the causeway, made a sketch of Step-pylamid, walked around it, i also visited Imhotep museum and met him! He was very small. He was sitting mn the chair. You should not miss him.
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Katharina
Mar 8, 2026
Super exciting day. Very individual and skip the line. I would definitely stay again. - Great excursion, driver Maged and guide Ehap both great. Will gladly remind us of this exciting day for a long time to come!
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Sarahj4423yw
Mar 5, 2026
Great Experience - We had a great experience with Ahmed. He’s a very knowledgeable, kind host that made learning about Egypt really fun!
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Sibs2013
Mar 1, 2026
Great trip to ancient pyramids. - We had another great day out with Fady- he is a charming young man who is enthusiastic and wants to make sure you have the best trip. He is keen to show you the sights, but views and go at the pace you want. He is keen to learn and knowledgeable. Our only complaints were the time of our trip was changed and the e mail arrived an hour after the time we were due to meet! Fady arrived as we expected but not the driver. Also there was a missing seat belt fastener in one of the passenger seats in the back, which was not ideal for such a long journey.
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Trail536708
Feb 22, 2026
Disappointment - I have booked from Egypt an excursion including 6 hours VIP – private day in Memphis, Saqqarah (pyramid) and Dahchour, with driver from my hotel in New Cairo and guide, for a total amount of 197.36 €, which is a real fortune for Egypt. The night before, I was informed that the pick-up service did not cover my hotel and that it was necessary to add €30 for two people. I told them that everything was supposed to be included, but they were right: reading the small lines in English — which I don’t know — the service was only for hotels in Cairo and not in the new Cairo. Then, the well-known vagaries of Egypt followed one another. We were taken care of at 7am, but we started the tour at 9am after waiting for more than an hour in the car while the site opened. However, it is imperative to stress that our guide, Ahmed El Ezaby, was excellent, very invested and professional. The driver also: a big thank you to them. There's good Egyptian. On the other hand, the service itself is disappointing: an old museum with no real interest, with an entrance fee of 3 to 4 € per person, which reinforces the overall feeling of extra-billing. Based on the experience of the previous day, we avoided the bazaar, but still visited a carpet making workshop. The shopkeeper was correct, without pressure: we did not have tea and did not feel owed anything. The mid-range restaurant is located on a typical Cairo street: drinks not included are unacceptable, but cans for €2 remain at a reasonable price. I'll never make a reservation through Tripadvisor again. At that price, I was expecting a performance that was up to the standard. There was clearly a lie about the reality of the on-site service. The total amount is 12893.34 Egyptian pounds (2 average salaries in Egypt we should have been pharaohs.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).