Meidum and Dahshur pyramids day tour from Airport
Overview
Medium and Dahshur Pyramids day tour from the Airport
Take a private trip from Cairo International Airport to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the ancient Egyptian civilization and take a Nile cruise by felucca to see Egypt from the heart of the Nile.
To be able to visit one of the ancient Egyptian monuments, and it is considered one of the criminal tombs of the ancient Egyptians
The Red Pyramid, also known as the Northern Pyramid, is the largest pyramid located at Dahshur in Giza Egypt. Named for the rusty-red color of its red limestone stones, this pyramid is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after the pyramids of Khufu and Khafra at Giza. It is also believed to be the first successful Egyptian attempt to build a "real" smooth-sided pyramid.
Dahshur is an ancient royal necropolis located about 40 kilometers (25 mi) from Cairo. The necropolis is located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile. Home to a group of Egypt's best-preserved pyramids, according to archaeological studies. The oldest pyramids of Dahshur were built in 2613 BC, while the most recent pyramid is believed to have been built in 2589 BC. And because of its geographical location at the intersection of the African and Mediterranean cuisines, Egyptian cuisine is very diverse. Egypt is home to the world's oldest civilization, which has made it the subject of legends and mysteries.
Dahshur is one of the tourist areas that visitors from all over the world come to because of its many ancient Egyptian monuments, Egypt's Pharaoh Sneferu chose the rocky plateau of Dahshur to create his tomb, to rival the tomb of his father Djoser, the owner of the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Medium and Dahshur Pyramids day tour from the Airport
Take a private trip from Cairo International Airport to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the ancient Egyptian civilization and take a Nile cruise by felucca to see Egypt from the heart of the Nile.
To be able to visit one of the ancient Egyptian monuments, and it is considered one of the criminal tombs of the ancient Egyptians
The Red Pyramid, also known as the Northern Pyramid, is the largest pyramid located at Dahshur in Giza Egypt. Named for the rusty-red color of its red limestone stones, this pyramid is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after the pyramids of Khufu and Khafra at Giza. It is also believed to be the first successful Egyptian attempt to build a "real" smooth-sided pyramid.
Dahshur is an ancient royal necropolis located about 40 kilometers (25 mi) from Cairo. The necropolis is located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile. Home to a group of Egypt's best-preserved pyramids, according to archaeological studies. The oldest pyramids of Dahshur were built in 2613 BC, while the most recent pyramid is believed to have been built in 2589 BC. And because of its geographical location at the intersection of the African and Mediterranean cuisines, Egyptian cuisine is very diverse. Egypt is home to the world's oldest civilization, which has made it the subject of legends and mysteries.
Dahshur is one of the tourist areas that visitors from all over the world come to because of its many ancient Egyptian monuments, Egypt's Pharaoh Sneferu chose the rocky plateau of Dahshur to create his tomb, to rival the tomb of his father Djoser, the owner of the Step Pyramid of Saqqara.
Inclusion
- Being met and assisted by our representatives.
- Transfers from/to Cairo International Airport.
- Admission fees for all the sites mentioned in our Egypt Day Tours itinerary.
- Bottle of water or a soft drink during Cairo Trips.
- Certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide to accompany you
- Lunch meal in a good quality restaurant with a variety of tasty Egyptian cuisine.
- felucca 30 minutes ride
- All services charges and taxes are covered within Egypt Tours prices.
Exclusion
- Any extras not specified in the itinerary.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping is not included in our Cairo Day Tours price.
- Beverage during meals.
- Prices are valid during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Itinerary
A representative of Cairo Top Tours will meet you at Cairo International Airport and start our journey to explore the ancient monuments and the wonderful pyramids in Egypt other than the Great Pyramids in the Giza necropolis, and now you have the opportunity to see the three pyramids that were built for King Snefru the Father. King Khufu, the owner of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
First, you will visit the first pyramid in Meidum which is a stepped pyramid, then you will be taken to the Dahshur area where you will see two more pyramids of the same pharaoh from the early fourth dynasty during the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Date. The curved pyramid is slightly bent in the middle due to the broadening of its base.
As for the Red Pyramid, it is the third pyramid in terms of size, after the tombs of the pyramids of King Khufu and King Khafra.
Continue your day tour to Dahshur and Meidum from Cairo to see the most interesting artifacts displayed in glory in the oldest capital of the world, the city of Memphis, which is now known as Mit Rahina and has an open air museum with huge statues of King Ramesses II of the New Kingdom.
Enjoy the lunch provided during the daily tours of Egypt, then a Nile cruise by felucca in the Nile Valley to see the beauty and civilization of this country, which you see from the most beautiful place in it from the heart of the Nile after the completion of Cairo trips.
Then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport again. Have a nice trip. Cairo Top Tours
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Dahshur is home to pyramids such as the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, which showcase the evolution of pyramid construction techniques
Some of the oldest and best-preserved sites in the world, as well as in Egypt, may be found in Dahshur, Memphis, and Saqqara. From Cairo and Giza, one can take a day trip to Dahshur, Memphis, and Saqqara. And this day trip exceeded every expectation we had.
In general, taking pictures is not forbidden.
Indeed, Egyptians are proud of their food, greenery, and agriculture. Nearly all travelers who have visited Egypt have inquired about the famed cuisine. When visiting Egypt around Easter, Christmas, or New Year's, a visitor probably inquired about "what Egyptians like to eat during this holiday."
If you have enough time in Cairo, then it's a good idea to visit Dahshur. It will help you understand how the pyramids in Giza were built and how they changed from the earlier step pyramid shape to the smoother shape that we see in Giza.
Memphis was the main city of Egypt for a time, for more than 700 years. It was where the important people lived and ruled during the Old Kingdom time. Then, Thebes became the capital for about 485 years, mostly during the Middle and New Kingdoms.
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