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Private Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Day Tour with Egyptologist

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Private Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Day Tour with Egyptologist
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Duration
5 hours - 7 hours
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Languages
Arabic, German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

This private day tour takes you away from the Giza crowds to three quieter ancient sites, guided throughout by your own licensed Egyptologist. You will stand before the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone monument on earth, often with hardly another tourist in sight. At Saqqara you will trace where pyramid-building began, learning the early techniques and purpose behind these structures. In Memphis you will see the fallen colossus of Ramses II and the great alabaster sphinx that mark Egypt’s first capital. At Dahshur you can walk up to and touch the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid of Sneferu — the experimental tombs that helped make the later Giza pyramids possible. The 4,600‑year‑old stones are close enough to feel under your hand as your guide explains their history. It’s just you and your guide in an air‑conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup. There are no shopping stops, no shared coach and no rushing; you set the pace while the Egyptologist fills in the stories behind the stone. This experience suits history lovers and anyone who wants the calmer, deeper side of ancient Egypt, leaving you with a clearer sense of how the pyramids really came to be.

How this compares

Cairo · 2367 Day Trips · typical ~7,482 EGP · 5,018 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers with driver
  • Unlimited bottled water
  • All taxes and fees
  • Anything not listed as included
  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
5 hours - 7 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide · Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers with driver · Unlimited bottled water · All taxes and fees

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