Itinerary
- Saqqara Pyramid: Sakkara (sometimes called Saqqara) is one section of the great grave yard of Memphis, the Old kingdom capital. Egyptian kings of Old kingdom are buried in Sakkara, located 12 miles southwest of Cairo. The famous step pyramid of King Zoser is one of the most extensive stone building in the history of the mankind and the first pyramid to be erected in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries
- Tomb of Idut: a decorated mastaba in the Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt, from the 5th or 6th Dynasty (around 2360 BCE). Likely the daughter of King Teti or Unas, the tomb is famous for its well-preserved and colorful reliefs depicting scenes of ancient Egyptian daily life, including hunting, fishing, butchering cattle, and a rare scene of a hippo giving birth
- Pyramid of Unas: was built in the 5th Dynasty. Despite its size, this pyramid is very significant for having the first example of funerary texts known as Pyramid Texts. These texts were inscribed on the walls of the burial chamber and assisted the deceased pharaoh in his journey to the afterlife through instructive spells. (optional visit excluded)
- The Pyramids Of Giza: This tour is the time machine where we go back more than 5000 years ago exploring how they live, what they eat, what their dreams and more, such an unbelievable feeling you will get, because you will visit Giza Pyramids which have become nearly equivalent with Egypt itself. Their incredible size continues to impress millions of visitors each year, as they struggle to understand how three kings Cheops, Chephren, & Mikerinos, could have constructed such massive structures so long time ago.
Regardless of their fame, the Giza Pyramids considered only a short chapter in the long history of Ancient Egypt. All three great pyramids, as well as the Queen’s pyramids next to them, were built during the Old Kingdom 4th dynasty - Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile and always amaze visitors30
- Pyramids of Dahshour: Dahshur is one of Memphis’s most important Grave yard and is one of many vast Grave yard located in the great Ancient Egypt Capital. Located about 30Km south of the Giza Pyramids, and in the southern wing of Saqqara, the Dahshor area contains pyramids of the 4th dynasty 2600BC
The Bent Pyramid, king senfru 2600BC built the southern pyramid, or what we call today the Bent Pyramid, he made a mistake during its construction and he didn’t realize it until the height of the pyramid reached about 48m (with an angle of 54 degrees)! He made a quick decision and changed his design in order to make it safer, When he finished, the pyramid’s angle was just 43 degrees! Today, it is called Bent Pyramid, which was built from local limestone and cased in fine limestone. Its height is about 101m
The Red Pyramid
King Senfru's architect was more careful, he made the complete Pyramid in history. This “perfect pyramid” is known as the Northern Pyramid or Red Pyramid,
Includes
- lunch koshry or flafel sandwtich at local restaurant & Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle & Hotel pick up & Drop off
- private professional Egyptologist guide
- camel ride for 15 minutes
- Pyramids of Giza & great sphinx+saqqara+Dahshur pyramids
- great pyramid of cheops or mekerinos
- Gratuities
Details
Experience Egypt’s most iconic heritage in one unforgettable journey. Explore the monumental Pyramids of Giza, stand before the Great Pyramid and the timeless Sphinx, and continue to Saqqara and Dahshur—where Egypt’s earliest architectural genius began.
This tour is perfect for travelers eager to discover how the pyramids were built, understand their history, and trace the evolution of royal tombs from the first stone structure in human history at Saqqara to the remarkable pyramid forms of Dahshur.
This tour is perfect for travelers eager to discover how the pyramids were built, understand their history, and trace the evolution of royal tombs from the first stone structure in human history at Saqqara to the remarkable pyramid forms of Dahshur.
Know Before You Go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
