This Saqqara Memphis and Dahshur tour from Alexandria Port concentrates on the centuries when Egyptian builders developed the true pyramid. Djoser’s stepped monument comes first, followed by the remains of the old capital at Memphis and Sneferu’s Bent and Red Pyramids on the quieter Dahshur desert edge.
Saqqara, Memphis And Dahshur Tour From Alexandria Port
Description
Duration
1 Day,
Tour Type
Shore Excursions
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Alexandria Port Return
- Private Egyptologist Guide
- Three Archaeological Sites
Highlights
Walk through Djoser's Step Pyramid complex. See monumental sculpture at ancient Memphis. Study the Bent Pyramid's changing angle. View the Red Pyramid at Dahshur. Travel privately from and back to Alexandria Port.
Included
- Pick up from your cruise ship at Alexandria Port & return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide during the day trip
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Lunch during your day trip at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees for all Sightseeing are mentioned
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Pyramids Tour From Alexandria Port
Picked up at Alexandria Port, you drive to Cairo for a private pyramids tour beginning at the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the earliest large-scale cut-stone structure designed by Imhotep for King Djoser. After lunch you explore Memphis City, ancient Egypt's first capital under the protection of the god Ptah, and then the Dahshur Pyramid site southwest of Cairo, home to King Sneferu's Bent and Red Pyramids, before returning to Alexandria to rejoin your cruise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pick up from your cruise ship at Alexandria Port & return, All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, Private Egyptologist guide during the day trip, Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour, Lunch during your day trip at a local restaurant, Entrance fees for all Sightseeing are mentioned, All service charges and taxes
This is a 1-day itinerary. We can tailor the length and pace to your schedule.
Yes. Every Egypt Voyages tour can be tailored — hotels, dates, activities and group size are all flexible.
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