Private guided experiences · Giza · Ancient pyramid trail
Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Private Day Tour
Explore the birth of pyramid building, ancient Memphis and Dahshur with your own guide and vehicle.
ABOUT THIS TOUR
About this journey
Explore the birth of pyramid building, ancient Memphis and Dahshur with your own guide and vehicle.
Highlights
Introduction
Go beyond the well-known Giza Plateau and discover where the story of pyramid building truly developed. This private day links the Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara with the ancient capital around Memphis and the remarkable experiments of King Sneferu at Dahshur. The pace is flexible, with time to consider the architectural changes rather than rushing from photo stop to photo stop.
Who is this tour for?
For history enthusiasts, repeat visitors, photographers and families interested in the origins of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Tour photographs
Your journey
Detailed itinerary
01Private day itinerary
0108:00 — Depart Cairo or Giza
Private pickup at your agreed hotel; route may be adjusted around traffic.
0209:00–11:00 — Saqqara
Explore Djoser’s Step Pyramid complex and selected accessible highlights; optional special tombs require extra time and admissions.
0311:30–12:15 — Memphis heritage area
Brief look at the ancient capital area and its monumental sculpture, subject to access that day.
0412:15–13:15 — Lunch break
Lunch at an agreed local restaurant; cost included only if stated in the written quotation.
0513:45–15:15 — Dahshur
Visit viewpoints around the Bent and Red Pyramids; enter an open pyramid only if appropriate, available and separately confirmed.
0616:30–18:00 — Return
Return to your pickup zone depending on traffic and chosen stops.
Frequently asked questions
Which tickets are included?
Standard entry to Saqqara area, Memphis open-air museum and Dahshur area. Interior pyramids, Serapeum and special tombs are extras.
Is lunch included?
Yes, one lunch stop is included; restaurant drinks and personal extras are not.
Does it visit the Giza Pyramids?
No. This tour follows the evolution of pyramids before Giza.
Private tour prices
per adult · 2 adults travelling privately. Final quotation depends on travel date, inclusions and guide language.
Prices are per foreign adult in the same private party. Children, other group sizes and distant hotel zones receive a written quote. All services and cancellation rules are confirmed in writing before payment.
Booking and cancellation
Booking becomes confirmed only after written agreement on itinerary, services, payment and cancellation terms. Cancellation/refund conditions depend on the confirmed suppliers and are given before payment.
What to bring and plan
The three archaeological areas are separate stops; a pyramid interior or the Serapeum is not a substitute for ordinary site admission. Tell us which optional interior matters most before tickets are arranged.
- Shoes with grip for sand and stone; a small torch only where site staff permit it.
- Bring any regular medication and tell us about mobility or health needs before the itinerary is confirmed.
Map & meeting area
The map is an area reference. Your exact meeting point and pickup time are confirmed in your written itinerary.
Open the mapIncluded
- Private vehicle and driver from Cairo/Giza hotel and return
- Licensed guide in the confirmed language
- Standard admission to Saqqara archaeological area, Memphis open-air museum and Dahshur archaeological area
- Lunch and drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- Step Pyramid interior, Southern Tomb, Serapeum and other specially ticketed tombs
- Restaurant drinks, optional activities, tips and personal purchases
Optional upgrades
- Serapeum, Southern Tomb or selected mastaba tombs subject to entry and time
- Pyramid-interior visit where open and suitable
- Lunch-menu adaptations or vehicle-size upgrades
Good to know
Allow a full day. Saqqara and Dahshur are archaeological desert sites with sun exposure, uneven walking surfaces and potential narrow descents inside pyramids. Not every internal tomb is suitable for young children, guests with mobility limitations or anyone who dislikes enclosed spaces. Entry availability and prices can change.