Dahshur Pyramids Half-Day Tour in Cairo
Overview
A few meters from the rush of Cairo, our tour today is to Dahshur where history is in the middle of a desert, disclosing the pharaohs' secrets and the construction of the initial pyramids.
With Cairo Top Tours, you will experience an impressive tour to the region of Dahshur, where you will be able to explore the ancient past of the Pharaohs. Dahshur forms one of the world's most visited tourist sites due to the presence of many ancient Egyptian ruins. The Egyptian pharaoh, Sneferu, chose the Dahshur rock platform as his site for a tomb that would be as great as his father's tomb, Djoser's owner of Saqqara Step Pyramid. Dahshur is home to an ancient Egyptian royal tomb and several pyramids built between 2613 and 2589 BC.
The first Dahshur pyramid was constructed during the reign of King Sneferu, and then Sneferu commissioned the second Dahshur pyramid, the Red Pyramid, which is 104 meters in height and has an inclination of 43 degrees. This pyramid is also called the "Red Pyramid" as red limestone was employed in building it, and is believed to be the tomb of King Sneferu. There are also several royal tombs of royal princesses which have been found in Dahshur, and are laden with luxurious jewelry and precious stones. There are also several smaller pyramids of princesses to the south of Dahshur. Close to the pyramids of Dahshur are several big tombs of Middle and ancient Kingdoms of Egypt officials.
We will have a one-of-a-kind experience that transports us to a period of glory and invention at Dahshur, one of Egypt's most picturesque and genuine archeological sites, surrounded by golden beaches and clean air.
A few meters from the rush of Cairo, our tour today is to Dahshur where history is in the middle of a desert, disclosing the pharaohs' secrets and the construction of the initial pyramids.
With Cairo Top Tours, you will experience an impressive tour to the region of Dahshur, where you will be able to explore the ancient past of the Pharaohs. Dahshur forms one of the world's most visited tourist sites due to the presence of many ancient Egyptian ruins. The Egyptian pharaoh, Sneferu, chose the Dahshur rock platform as his site for a tomb that would be as great as his father's tomb, Djoser's owner of Saqqara Step Pyramid. Dahshur is home to an ancient Egyptian royal tomb and several pyramids built between 2613 and 2589 BC.
The first Dahshur pyramid was constructed during the reign of King Sneferu, and then Sneferu commissioned the second Dahshur pyramid, the Red Pyramid, which is 104 meters in height and has an inclination of 43 degrees. This pyramid is also called the "Red Pyramid" as red limestone was employed in building it, and is believed to be the tomb of King Sneferu. There are also several royal tombs of royal princesses which have been found in Dahshur, and are laden with luxurious jewelry and precious stones. There are also several smaller pyramids of princesses to the south of Dahshur. Close to the pyramids of Dahshur are several big tombs of Middle and ancient Kingdoms of Egypt officials.
We will have a one-of-a-kind experience that transports us to a period of glory and invention at Dahshur, one of Egypt's most picturesque and genuine archeological sites, surrounded by golden beaches and clean air.
Inclusion
- Meet and assist by our representatives.
- Transfer to and from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Tickets for all the places mentioned in our Egypt Day Tours itinerary.
- A bottled water or soft drink during Cairo Day Tours.
- Full service charges and taxes are included in Egypt Tours prices.
Exclusion
- Any additional items not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private expenses.
- Tipping is excluded from the price of half day tours in Cairo.
- Rates do not apply during Christmas and New Year's Day tours in Egypt or during Easter tours in Egypt.
Itinerary
You will start a breathtaking tour of Cairo through our half-day excursion to the Dahshur Pyramids. Our representative with a professional guide will be waiting for you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza to accompany you on your fun-filled adventure.
Your day begins with a special visit to the Nercopolis of Dahshur, which is one of the villages belonging to the center of Badrasheen in the Giza Governorate and is one of the tourist areas visited by visitors from all over the world for its many ancient Egyptian monuments, where the Egyptian Pharaoh Sneferu chose the rocky plateau of Dahshur to create his tomb.
In Dahshur you will have the opportunity to explore a range of famous pyramids, such as The first Dahshur pyramid was built under King Sneferu's rule. Sneferu then ordered the construction of the second Dahshur pyramid, known as the Red Pyramid, which stands 104 meters tall and has a 43-degree inclination. Because it was constructed using red limestone, this pyramid is also known as the "Red Pyramid" and is thought to be the tomb of King Sneferu. Dahshur is also home to a number of royal princesses' tombs, which are adorned with priceless jewels and expensive jewelry. South of Dahshur, there are a number of smaller princess pyramids. Near the pyramids of Dahshur are a number of large tombs belonging to officials from the ancient and Middle Kingdoms of Egypt.
After a half-day tourof excursions in Dahshur, you will be transferred to your hotel en Cairo
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $100 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $70 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $50 Per Person |
Start from : $50
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