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Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Tour
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Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Tour is a private Cairo tour planned for travelers who want to visit important ancient Egyptian sites south of Cairo and Giza. This tour covers Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.

This Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Tour is one of the important Cairo Tours for travelers who want to focus on the early capital of ancient Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the Dahshur Pyramids in one day from Cairo, the Capital of Egypt.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Cairo Trips, Cairo Excursions, Cairo Day Tours, Cairo Day Trips, Memphis Tour, Sakkara Tour, Dahshur Tour, and private Cairo sightseeing tours.

During the tour, you will visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt founded around 3100 BC. Memphis was connected with the early unification of Egypt and remained one of the most important political, religious, and administrative centers for many periods of ancient Egyptian history.

You will also visit Sakkara Step Pyramid, built for King Djoser during the 3rd Dynasty around 2630 BC. The Step Pyramid was designed by Imhotep and is considered one of the earliest major stone monuments in Egypt, rising in 6 stepped layers and originally reaching about 62 meters / 203 feet high.

The tour also includes the Dahshur Pyramids, where you can see important royal pyramids connected with the development of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt. Dahshur is especially known for the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid of King Sneferu, built during the 4th Dynasty around the 26th century BC.

These sites are among the main Cairo Attractions for travelers interested in early dynastic history, Old Kingdom architecture, royal necropolises, pyramid development, and ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. The route gives clear historical context before or after visiting the Giza Pyramids Complex.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Tour with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers in Cairo and Giza, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $120
  • Duration: 8 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Cairo
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Cairo
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Tour Attractions

Cairo City

Cairo City

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Memphis City

Memphis City

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Saqqara Step Pyramid

Saqqara Step Pyramid

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Dahshur Pyramids

Dahshur Pyramids

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Tour.

2 Memphis City

Start your tour with a visit to Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt. Memphis was founded around 3100 BC near the beginning of the dynastic period and became one of the most important political, religious, and administrative centers in ancient Egypt.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Memphis, its connection with King Menes or Narmer, and its role as a capital city for early Egyptian kings. The site is located about 20 km / 12 miles south of central Cairo and includes important statues, monuments, and remains connected with different periods of ancient Egyptian history.

You will see the main open-air museum area, including major statues and archaeological remains that show the importance of Memphis as an ancient capital close to the pyramid fields of Sakkara, Dahshur, and Giza. Memphis was also connected with the god Ptah and remained an important religious center for thousands of years.

3 Sakkara Step Pyramid

Continue to Sakkara Step Pyramid, one of the most important ancient burial sites in Egypt. Sakkara served as the necropolis of Memphis and includes tombs, pyramids, mastabas, and monuments from different periods of Egyptian history.

The main highlight is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built during the 3rd Dynasty around 2630 BC. It was designed by Imhotep and is considered one of the earliest major stone structures in ancient Egypt. The Step Pyramid rises in 6 stepped layers and originally reached about 62 meters / 203 feet high.

During your visit, your guide will explain the development from mastaba tombs to pyramid construction, the role of Sakkara in the history of ancient Egyptian architecture, and the importance of the Step Pyramid complex in understanding the beginning of pyramid building.

Sakkara gives clear context about early royal burial traditions, Old Kingdom architecture, and the connection between Memphis, royal tombs, and the development of pyramid complexes before the later pyramids at Dahshur and Giza.

4 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

5 Dahshur Pyramids

After lunch, continue to Dahshur, one of the important royal necropolises south of Cairo. Dahshur is located about 40 km / 25 miles south of central Cairo and is closely connected with King Sneferu of the 4th Dynasty, around the 26th century BC. The site shows a major stage in the development of pyramid construction before the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the Dahshur Pyramids and their role in the transition from the Step Pyramid form to the true smooth-sided pyramid form.

The main highlights include the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. The Bent Pyramid was built for King Sneferu and is known for its unusual change in angle during construction. The Red Pyramid, also built for Sneferu, originally reached about 105 meters / 344 feet high and is considered one of the earliest successful true pyramids in ancient Egypt.

Entry inside available pyramids can be added if permitted and available on the day of your visit. Dahshur gives clear context about Old Kingdom royal burial architecture, pyramid engineering, and the development stage between Sakkara and Giza.

6 Drop-off

After completing your Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur Tour, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers in Cairo and Giza
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Memphis City
  • Visit to Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • Visit to Dahshur Pyramids
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Entry Inside Any Pyramid
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks Not Mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$297 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$180 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$171 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$162 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$154 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$146 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$139 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$132 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$126 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$120 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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Your booking is confirmed after receiving your tour request and confirming the availability of the guide, vehicle, and selected tour date.

The final pickup time and meeting details will be sent after confirmation.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Our Cairo tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Cairo tour, the program can include the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur, and other Cairo sightseeing sites.

Always check the tour inclusions before booking because each Cairo tour has its own route, duration, pickup time, entrance fees, meals, transport details, and airport pickup or drop-off options when required.

View available private Cairo tours here: Cairo Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Cairo tour based on the sightseeing sites you want to include and the time available. Classic Cairo tours usually include the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum or the Grand Egyptian Museum. Other Cairo tours can include Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

If you want to visit ancient sites outside central Cairo, choose a tour that includes Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur. These sites require more driving time than the main city tours, so the route and duration should be checked before confirmation.

Check the main Cairo sites before booking here: Cairo Attractions Guide.

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