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Private Guided Half-Day Tour to Dahshur from Cairo

Giza, Egypt

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

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Overview

See the ancient necropolis of Dahshur on a private, 4-hour tour for up to 15 people that includes pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza. Learn about Egypt’s kings and funerary rites at this less-visited site, where you can take in the unique Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid, and mortuary temple, with the option to descend a narrow stone tunnel into Sneferu’s burial chamber.

4-hour, private Dahshur tour
See a historic necropolis without Giza crowds
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Travel by Wi-Fi-equipped, air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist tour guide

Entrance fees
Gratuities

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Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Begin with 9am pickup at your Cairo or Giza accommodations, then make the 1-hour trip to Dahshur in an air-conditioned minivan that’s Wi-Fi equipped. Upon arrival at the site, visit the Bent Pyramid, which towers 340 feet (104 meters) above the surrounding sand. This is the perfect place to imagine the pyramids as they once stood, as the Bent Pyramid is the only pyramid in Egypt that retains much of its polished, limestone cladding.

Continue to the Red Pyramid, whose original white limestone has worn away to reveal stones that glow red in the desert sunlight. Adventurous visitors can channel early archeologists and descend into Sneferu’s burial chamber: a narrow, 4-foot (1.2-meter) tall tunnel leads to the vaulted room (not suitable for those with asthma or claustrophobia).

Make the final stop of the day at Dahshur’s mortuary temple to find out how bodies were prepared for mummification, then see the pyramidions, decorative caps thought to have topped the pyramids when they were first constructed. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel at roughly 1pm.

Pyramids of Dahshour

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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

4.7

based on 6 reviews

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Magnificent Dahshur Tour

James_P, Oct 2024

My guide Fatma was incredible. She was charming, engaging, knowledgeable, and very sweet. We had a fantastic connection and both enjoyed each other's company. The climb into the Red Pyramid was a bit of a challenge for me and Fatma waited patiently giving me all the time I needed. She is very passionate about her Egypt and that passion showed. Fantastic tour. The best!

Once again my tour guide was Michael...

Dawn H, Jul 2016

Once again my tour guide was Michael what a great day he provided me with his knowledge and explanation of things was brilliant. I have a bad back and he was great about taking his time so I didn't miss a thing. Thank you Michael for a wonderful day and also emailing me the photo's you took many thanks

Le site de Dahchour sort de sentiers...

THIERRY FONTAINE, Nov 2017

Le site de Dahchour sort de sentiers battu, peu visité par rapport à kéops à Guizé, pourtant cela vaut énormément le coup !! Surtout que le visite de la pyramide est inclus dans le billet alors que c'est en supplément pour kéops Nous nous sommes retrouvé seul sur le site ce qui était grandiose et aucun sentiments dinsécurité.

Les débuts de l'histoire égyptienne...

JeanLuc_L, Aug 2016

Les débuts de l'histoire égyptienne racontés par une guide érudite. Par contre, j'étais le seul touriste ! Quel dommage que ces sites ne soient pas davantage visités !