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Cairo Layover Tours to Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids

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Cairo Layover Tours to Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids
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Duration
5 hours
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Languages
Arabic, English, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

On this Cairo layover tour you will explore key sites of ancient Egypt around the capital. You will begin in Memphis, once the capital of Egypt, where you will see its ancient ruins and the colossal statue of Ramses II. As you move through the site, you will get a sense of the city’s former importance and its surviving monuments. You will continue to Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt. Along the way you will learn about early pyramid design and the funerary architecture that developed there. The visit ends at Dahshur, where you will view the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid and see how pyramid construction evolved. Throughout the tour you will encounter architectural highlights and the historical context that links these sites.

How this compares

Cairo · 5301 Cultural & Historic · typical ~4,041 EGP · 4,015 EGPabout average

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
  • On-site guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Personal items
  • Tipping

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
5 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle · On-site guide · Entrance fees · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Bottled water

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