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Saqqara Step Pyramid Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid in Dahshur

Cairo, Egypt

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All entrance fees
Lunch at a local restaurant

Drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

- Your private Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel reception in Cairo or Giza. - Please be ready at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Itinerary

Saqqara Pyramid

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Pyramids of Dahshour

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Memphis and Sakkara

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cairo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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The magnificent first Pyramids provide a less crowded but more intimate emersion into pyramid structure.

Robert_B, Dec 2025

A variety of pyramids from the step to the bent and Red Pyramid, the model for Khufu is less crowded and offers the same insight into these majestic man-made structures. The guide was excellent and planned everything allowing us time to enter the Red Pyramid which is easier to get into crowd wise and has a similar architecture to Khufu. The step Pyramid, d'Ouserkaf, the Bent Pyramid and the other pyramids which can be seen such as the Black and Sekhmenhet were enjoyed as was the ancient capital remains of Memphis, Our tour was topped off with an excellent lunch of local cuisine. Allowing us time to walk around the pyramids helps to immerse you in the grandeur and power they provide

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you very much for this thoughtful and detailed review! 🌟 We’re truly delighted that you enjoyed the Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids tour and appreciated the quieter, more immersive experience these historic sites offer compared to Giza. Exploring the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Bent Pyramid, and entering the Red Pyramid is a unique journey into the evolution of pyramid architecture in ancient Egypt, and we’re glad the timing allowed you to enjoy it comfortably and without crowds. It’s wonderful to hear that the visit to Memphis and the local Egyptian lunch added to the richness of the day. Our goal is always to give guests enough time to walk, explore, and truly feel the power and grandeur of these incredible monuments. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable Egypt pyramid tours. 🇪🇬✨

A wonderful experience. An excellent guide.

Raymond_F, Aug 2025

Hammad was an excellent tour guide and a pleasure to meet. He was early for our pick up and provided an excellent vehicle and driver. I love Egyptology and I have been studying it for years… But I learned several new things from Hammad. He also allowed us to make slight modifications to our itinerary to better suit our needs. I would highly recommend this tour guide.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that Hammad made your visit to Saqqara and Dahshur memorable with his knowledge, flexibility, and warm hospitality. Our goal is always to provide comfortable travel and insightful guiding, and it means a lot to know we exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon to explore even more treasures of Egypt with us!