Full Day · Private Guided Tour · Daily Departures
Saqqara & Dahshur — The Origins of the Pyramid
Venture beyond Giza to the silent desert of Dahshur and the vast necropolis of Saqqara. This is where the pyramid form was born—from the Step Pyramid of Djoser to the Bent and Red Pyramids—offering a deeper, quieter connection to the Old Kingdom.
Key Experiences
Highlights of Saqqara & Dahshur — The Origins of the Pyramid
Step Pyramid of Djoser (Saqqara)
Pyramid of Unas (Pyramid Texts)
Entry into the Red Pyramid (Dahshur)
The Bent Pyramid (panoramic view)
Imhotep Museum
Traditional countryside lunch
STEP BY STEP
Your Saqqara & Dahshur — The Origins of the Pyramid Journey
Transfer
Morning Departure
Morning departure from your hotel to the countryside south of Cairo.
History
Dahshur Necropolis
Visit the Red Pyramid—the first true smooth-sided pyramid—and the unique Bent Pyramid.
Ancient Sites
Saqqara Complex
Explore the vast complex of Djoser, the world's oldest stone monumental building.
Lunch Included
Countryside Lunch
Relax with a traditional lunch near the palm groves.
History
Pyramid of Unas
Enter the tomb of Unas to see the earliest known Pyramid Texts.
Transfer
Return to Cairo
Drive back to Cairo through the lush Nile Valley farmlands.
What’s Included in Saqqara & Dahshur — The Origins of the Pyramid
Included
- • Private transfers in A/C vehicle
- • Expert Egyptologist guide
- • Entrance fees to all sites
- • Lunch in a rural setting
- • Bottled water
- • All taxes & service charges
Not Included
- • Personal expenses
- • Tipping
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