From Cairo: Dahshur and Memphis Private Half-Day Guided Tour

This private guided tour from Cairo visits Memphis, Dahshur Pyramids, and key ancient Egyptian sites, suitable for history and archaeology enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Visit Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt.
• Take photos of the Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and Memphis.
• Stand before the Great Sphinx, half pharaoh, half lion.
• Explore the Valley Temple and its ancient design.

Description

Explore the Dahshur Pyramids, including the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, located about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. Memphis, founded by King Menes, was Egypt’s capital during the Old Kingdom and remained a cultural center for over 3,000 years.

Your tour guide from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up from your hotel for this excursion. In Memphis, see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. Then visit the Dahshur pyramids, an ancient royal necropolis built between 2613 and 2589 BC. The Bent Pyramid is the most notable pyramid in the area.

Note: Pickup and drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Al Matar, Sheikh Zayed City, Ring Road, Mirage City, Meridian Airport, or Madinty City may incur an additional fee.

Includes

• All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Pickup and return to your hotel
• Private tour guide
• Entrance fees to all mentioned sites (if ticket option selected)
• Bottled water during the trip
• Shopping tour in Cairo
• All taxes and service charges

Excludes

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Morning departures are recommended to avoid midday heat. Book in advance to secure your preferred date.