Full-day tour: Saqqara, Memphis and the Red and Bent pyramids of Dahshur

South of Cairo, away from the crowds at Giza, three sites show how the pyramid took shape.

At Saqqara you tour the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest large stone building. At Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, the open-air museum holds the colossal statue of Ramses II. At Dahshur you see the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid, where the builders changed the angle halfway up, the steps between Djoser’s design and the true pyramids of Giza.

We pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, your Egyptologist guide is with you all day, entry fees are paid and water and juice are included.

Why choose a Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour

South of Cairo, away from the crowds at Giza, three sites show how the pyramid took shape. This day suits travelers who have seen Giza or want a calmer experience, and anyone curious about how the early builders learned their craft.

At Saqqara you tour the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest large stone building. At Memphis the open-air museum holds the colossal statue of Ramses II. At Dahshur you see the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid, where the builders changed the angle halfway up. Learn more in UNESCO’s Memphis necropolis listing.

The sites are open, so bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Meals are not included, so a snack is useful. Entry inside a pyramid is not included.