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This PRIVATE half day tour takes you on a whirlwind tour of the best of Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur. These significant historical sites are for those who want to immerse themselves in treasures off the beaten path! Check out the Itinerary tab for more details.
Your day begins with being picked up at your hotel and meeting your Egyptologist guide. A short car ride away, you will then visit the area of Sakkara: the main necropolis during the old kingdom. There you will visit the complex of the Step Pyramid: the oldest pyramid and stone structure in 2800 B.C. . Your next adventure site, Memphis, Egypt’s first capital city of 3100 B.C is home to an open-air museum where you will discover the second largest Sphinx, the colossus of the great Pharaoh Ramses II, and many other significant antiquities. Lastly, we will traverse to Dahshur to experience the Bent and Red Pyramids. After this half day tour, you will return back to your hotel, loaded up with a lifetime of memories.
- Private excursions
- Private transportation in a modern car/van with A/C.
- Entrance fees.
- Local taxes.
- Daily bottled water.
- English speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities recommended (optional)
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for periods in hot arid climate, and shoes suitable for walking in sand, as well as on uneven surfaces. Hats, sunglasses, and loose layers of clothing are recommended.