Three sites south of Cairo in one private day: the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara — the oldest large stone building in the world — the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur, where the true pyramid shape was worked out, and the open-air ruins of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, with its fallen colossus of Ramses II. A private Egyptologist guide, an air-conditioned car, lunch and all three site tickets, in about six hours.

Duration
About 6 hours

Pickup
From your hotel

Tour Type
Private only

Guide
English-speaking Egyptologist

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser and its monumental complex at Saqqara
  • Visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur
  • See ancient Memphis and its monumental remains, including the colossus of Ramses II
  • Hear the story of how the pyramids developed from your Egyptologist guide
  • A restaurant lunch and a short shopping stop in Cairo

What is Included

Included in the price

  • Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • A private professional Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to the Saqqara area
  • Entrance fees to the Dahshur area
  • Entrance fees to the Memphis area
  • A restaurant lunch

Not included

  • Entry inside any pyramid where a separate ticket applies
  • Anything bought at the shopping stop
  • Extra food or drinks beyond lunch
  • Professional photography or video permits
  • Personal expenses and tipping
Private tour, from — per person
$247
Approximate, per person, as of 2026 (about $320 total for two adults sharing). Message us with your dates and group size for an exact quote.

Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.

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Photography: Wikimedia Commons — archaeological-site photos by the user ovedc and others, under Creative Commons licences.