Sakkara & Dahshour Pyramids

info Quick Tour Specs

Duration: 8 Hours

Languages: English · Spanish · Italian · French · German · Russian · Chinese · Arabic · Japanese

Start / End: Cairo → Cairo

Travel Style: Tours

Guide: Professional Egyptologist

Starting Time: 9:00 AM

Tour Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Sakkara and Dahshour on a day trip beyond the crowds. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid while learning about the evolution of Egyptian pyramid building from your local guide. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch before returning to Cairo.

What Will We Do

Activity 1

Hotel Pick-Up

Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive to Sakkara in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Activity 2

Sakkara

Begin your exploration of Sakkara, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and the location of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s earliest large-scale stone pyramid. Explore the ancient necropolis with your guide and discover: The Step Pyramid of Djoser Ancient tombs decorated with colorful scenes and inscriptions The vast Sakkara archaeological complex.

Activity 3

Dahshour

Continue to Dahshour, the royal necropolis associated with King Sneferu, father of Khufu. Visit two remarkable pyramids: The Bent Pyramid Admire the unusual shape of this pyramid, which reflects an important stage in the development of pyramid construction. The Red Pyramid See Egypt’s first successful true pyramid and one of the best-preserved pyramids from the Old Kingdom. Enjoy time for photographs and explore the surrounding desert landscape while your guide shares the history and stories behind these monuments.

Activity 4

Egyptian Lunch

Optional short stop at a local viewpoint or traditional workshop, depending on time.

Activity 5

Return to Hotel

Relax on the drive back to your hotel, ending a day filled with ancient history and unforgettable memories.

Inclusions & Privileges

check_circle What's Included

• done Hotel pick-up and drop-off Private air-conditioned transportaion -Egyptologist guide -Entrance fees to Sakkara and Dahshour-Egyptian lunch- Bottled water

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• close Additional activities or entrance tickets not mentioned

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