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This private tour picks you up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza and follows the history of pyramid building with an Egyptologist guide. See the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, recognized as the oldest known ancient Egyptian stone structure, then explore King Sneferu's Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid in Dahshur. You also visit the remains of the ancient capital of Memphis, and lunch at a restaurant plus entry fees for Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis are included. Travel comfortably with just your group in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Follow the evolution of the pyramids
with an Egyptologist guide
After pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza, head south in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide. Visit Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis in turn and learn how the pyramids developed over time.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara

Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and its monumental complex, built during the Third Dynasty. Recognized as the oldest known ancient Egyptian stone structure, it comes to life as your guide tells the stories of King Djoser and the architect Imhotep and explains how the traditional mastaba tomb was transformed into a pyramid.
See the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid
in Dahshur

In Dahshur, see King Sneferu's Bent Pyramid with its unusual change of angle and learn about the challenges ancient builders faced. Then visit the Red Pyramid, one of the earliest completed true pyramids.
Inside the Red Pyramid, walk through its unique passages and chambers while your guide explains how lessons from earlier pyramids shaped later monuments.
Discover the ancient capital of Memphis
and enjoy lunch at a restaurant

Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, to explore its preserved monumental remains and learn how the city connected the royal and religious worlds. Before returning to Cairo or Giza, relax over lunch at a restaurant.
※ The duration of about 6 hours is approximate and may vary depending on traffic.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Hotel pickup in Cairo and Giza
Meeting point information:
Pickup is from the lobby or entrance of accommodations within the standard service area of Cairo and Giza. Pickup times are approximate and confirmed the day before the tour. Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If the vehicle cannot reach your accommodation, the nearest pickup point will be shared via the contact details you entered when booking.
Hotel pickup in Cairo and Giza