Cairo: Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis Private Tour with Lunch
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Explore Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis on a guided tour from Cairo or Giza. Learn about the history of the pyramids from your Egyptologist guide and enjoy a restaurant lunch.
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Ralf
Germany · Oct 2026
Alaa put her heart and soul into her tour. She explained in detail and in fascinating ways how intrinsic Egyptian history is to be understood. We managed to see some areas that are off the beaten track where the ancient rocks and paintings are still in good condition, and Alaa, whose background is Egyptology (she reads hieroglyphs) could well explain the stories behind each monument and little niches. We are thankful and grateful for the time spent with a great expert, but also a lovely person.
Lisa
New Zealand · Oct 2026
the guide and the driver were great the guide very knowledgeable while making it tailored to us as it was a private tour. we would recommend this tour. our guide was Sam
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Duration
6 hours
Live guide
English, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, German
Pickup
Pick-up from your hotel in the pickup area shown on the map. Pickup from locations outside the area may be available for an additional fee.
About this tour
Explore Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis on a guided tour from Cairo or Giza. Learn about the history of the pyramids from your Egyptologist guide and enjoy a restaurant lunch.
Begin your day with a pickup from your Cairo or Giza accommodation and travel south with your Egyptologist guide. This adventure follows the story of pyramid building through three remarkable ancient sites.
At Saqqara, explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and its monumental complex. Built during the 3rd Dynasty, it represents a major turning point in Egyptian architecture and is recognized as the oldest known ancient Egyptian stone structure.
Your Egyptologist guide brings the site to life through the story of Djoser, Imhotep, and the architectural breakthrough that transformed the traditional mastaba into the world's first pyramid.
Continue to Dahshur, where King Sneferu's Bent Pyramid reveals the challenges ancient builders faced. Its changing angle provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of pyramid construction.
Then visit the Red Pyramid, Sneferu's later monument and one of the earliest completed true pyramids. Inside, experience the distinctive passages and chambers while your guide explains how the lessons of earlier pyramids helped shape the monuments that followed.
After the pyramids, continue to Memphis, the ancient capital associated with the wider Memphis necropolis. Explore its surviving monumental remains and learn how the city connected the royal and religious world of ancient Egypt.
Take a break for a restaurant lunch before beginning the return journey to Cairo or Giza.
Why travelers love this
- Skip the ticket line
- Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and its monumental complex in Saqqara
- Learn about the history of the pyramids from your Egyptologist guide
- Visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid in Dahshur
- Discover the ancient capital of Memphis and its monumental remains
- Enjoy a restaurant lunch and a shopping stop in Cairo
Highlights
- Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and its monumental complex in Saqqara
- Learn about the history of the pyramids from your Egyptologist guide
- Visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid in Dahshur
- Discover the ancient capital of Memphis and its monumental remains
- Enjoy a restaurant lunch and a shopping stop in Cairo
Itinerary
Pickup – Cairo
Hotel pickup
Car transfer
45 minutes
Drive by car
- 1
Sakkara
15 minutes
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing
- 2
Pyramid of Djoser
1 hour
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing
- 3
Bent Pyramid, Dahshur
1 hour
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing
- 4
Red Pyramid
45 minutes
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing
- 5
Memphis, Egypt
15 minutes
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing
Car transfer
45 minutes
Drive by car
Return to Cairo
Drop-off at your hotel
What's included
- Included
- Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to Saqqara area
- Entrance fees to Dahshur area
- Entrance fees to Memphis area
- Restaurant lunch
- Shopping stop in Cairo
- Not included
- Water and beverages during lunch
- Pickup or drop-off outside the standard Cairo and Giza service area requires an add-on
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Credit card
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
- Personal medication
Not allowed
- Pets
- Drones
- Alcohol and drugs
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Know before you go
- Pickup time is approximate and will be confirmed the day before the tour
- The tour involves moderate walking over uneven surfaces
- Children of all ages are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult
- Photography is permitted subject to site regulations
- Pickup and drop-off from certain areas are available for an additional fee
- The original passport is required
- Lunch is included; beverages and water consumed during lunch are not included
- The 6-hour duration is approximate and may vary depending on traffic
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts — 100% refund.
After that and until 24 hours before: 50% refund.
Less than 24 hours before the start or no-show: no refund.
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What travelers say
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Based on 12 verified reviews
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Ralf
Germany · Oct 2026
Alaa put her heart and soul into her tour. She explained in detail and in fascinating ways how intrinsic Egyptian history is to be understood. We managed to see some areas that are off the beaten track where the ancient rocks and paintings are still in good condition, and Alaa, whose background is Egyptology (she reads hieroglyphs) could well explain the stories behind each monument and little niches. We are thankful and grateful for the time spent with a great expert, but also a lovely person.
Lisa
New Zealand · Oct 2026
the guide and the driver were great the guide very knowledgeable while making it tailored to us as it was a private tour. we would recommend this tour. our guide was Sam
Willy
Germany · Oct 2026
The one day trip with Hala was great, and we would highly recommend him to friends!
Original language: German
Jan
Germany · Oct 2026
Maha is a great guide and Ali a very experienced and safe driver. We (family of 4; teenage kids) had an awesome tour in German with lots of interesting history, stories and fun. Lunch at the restaurant was good, but very touristy. Excellent ice cream! We had a great time and can only recommend it!
Elise
France · Sep 2026
The tour was really interesting. It was great to learn about the history and chronology of the pyramids. Sarah is passionate about her country's history, and she explained its history to us in detail and took the time to answer our questions and queries. Thank you, Sarah, for this wonderful tour, and for the restaurant, which was delicious.
Original language: French
Daniele
Italy · Sep 2026
A wonderful tour. Amed was knowledgeable, friendly and polite—the best of the best. Well done, Amed. The food was also very good, and coming from Italians, that means a lot. Everything was perfect.
Original language: Italian
Pawel
Ireland · Sep 2026
very nice guide Shereen,very well organised, places definitely worth a visit
Anke
Germany · Sep 2026
It was just wonderful. With her warm and cheerful manner, her perfect German and her incredible knowledge, dear Hala made this day unforgettable for us. Our driver was very good. Lunch was also very tasty. Thank you so much.
Original language: German
Response from Tourinzo· Sep 2026
Dear traveler, Thank you for your honest feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the pyramids, but we are very sorry that our tour guide's health situation and the intelligibility of her explanations did not meet your expectations. We have forwarded your feedback to our team so that we can continue to improve our service. Best Regards Tourinzo
Traveller
United Kingdom · Sep 2026
Alaa was brilliant and took us through the adventure beautifully
Response from Tourinzo· Sep 2026
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Tourinzo. Our entire team works hard to provide memorable and authentic trips in Egypt, and your kind words mean the world to us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another adventure very soon! Warm regards, Tourinzo Team.
Joanna
Poland · Sep 2026
A very interesting tour with additional activities. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We recommend her.
Original language: Polish
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