Memphis and Dahshor Day Tour from Luxor by Flight
Overview
Amazing Full-Day Trip to Cairo from Luxor by Flight
From Luxor, you can enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring Cairo. That is, through our full-day excursion from Luxor to Cairo, you will have the opportunity to visit Dahshur.
Dahshur is situated in the southern section of Memphis' necropolis, the ancient Egyptian capital. The pyramids of the kings of the Old and Middle Kingdom were built on this hill. The first king of the Fourth Dynasty, King Sneferu, chose the rocky plateau of Dahshur to build his first pyramid, but he did not succeed in completing it, as his first pyramid became almost broken, but he built a complete pyramid a kilometer north of the first pyramid, which he called the Red Pyramid. Nearby are pyramids dating back to the Middle Kingdom, such as the pyramid of King Amenemhat II, which is in poor condition. There is also the pyramid of King Senwosret III, surrounded by the tombs of the princesses Set Hathor and Ment.
After that we will explore together another place so famous in Cairo which is Memphis Located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, close to Cairo, its tombs were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Believed to have been founded by Mina, the first legendary king in 3100 BC, the ancient city of Memphis was the capital during the Early Period (about 3100-2686 BC) and the Old Kingdom (about 2668-2121 BC) and remained one of the most important cities for more than three thousand years of ancient Egyptian history. Memphis was the center of worship of the god Ptah, whose temple was one of the most important places in all of ancient Egypt. It was so important that the origin of the word “Egypt,” derived from the Greek word “aegyptos,” comes from the name of the ancient temple “Hut ka Ptah,”
During your tour you will enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Cairo's local restaurants.
Amazing Full-Day Trip to Cairo from Luxor by Flight
From Luxor, you can enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring Cairo. That is, through our full-day excursion from Luxor to Cairo, you will have the opportunity to visit Dahshur.
Dahshur is situated in the southern section of Memphis' necropolis, the ancient Egyptian capital. The pyramids of the kings of the Old and Middle Kingdom were built on this hill. The first king of the Fourth Dynasty, King Sneferu, chose the rocky plateau of Dahshur to build his first pyramid, but he did not succeed in completing it, as his first pyramid became almost broken, but he built a complete pyramid a kilometer north of the first pyramid, which he called the Red Pyramid. Nearby are pyramids dating back to the Middle Kingdom, such as the pyramid of King Amenemhat II, which is in poor condition. There is also the pyramid of King Senwosret III, surrounded by the tombs of the princesses Set Hathor and Ment.
After that we will explore together another place so famous in Cairo which is Memphis Located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, close to Cairo, its tombs were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Believed to have been founded by Mina, the first legendary king in 3100 BC, the ancient city of Memphis was the capital during the Early Period (about 3100-2686 BC) and the Old Kingdom (about 2668-2121 BC) and remained one of the most important cities for more than three thousand years of ancient Egyptian history. Memphis was the center of worship of the god Ptah, whose temple was one of the most important places in all of ancient Egypt. It was so important that the origin of the word “Egypt,” derived from the Greek word “aegyptos,” comes from the name of the ancient temple “Hut ka Ptah,”
During your tour you will enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Cairo's local restaurants.
Inclusion
- Private transfers during the tour in Luxor are arranged in a modern air-conditioned vehicle during Egypt Tours.
- Tickets and entrance fees to all mentioned historical sites in Cairo are included.
- Guide during all tours by air.
- Tickets for domestic flights from Luxor to Cairo and back to Luxor.
- Met and assist services at the airports on arrival and departure.
- Shopping tours in Cairo (on request).
- Complimentary bottle of water and soft drinks during the trips.
- Service charges and taxes are included.
- 1-hour Felucca ride.
Exclusion
- Anything not mentioned above.
- Tipping.
- Beverages during meals.
- Additional personal expenses.
Itinerary
In the morning the Cairo Top Tours representative will be waiting for you at your hotel in Luxor to take you in a private air-conditioned car to Luxor airport, where you can take your flight to Cairo, and once you arrive in Cairo, the expert guide with a friendly representative will accompany you during your tour.
The first step in your Cairo excursion will be an unforgettable visit to the city of Memphis, which was the capital during the Early Period (roughly 3100-2686 BC) and the Old Kingdom (roughly 2668-2121 BC). It is located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, near Cairo, and its tombs were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Memphis is thought to have been founded by Mina, the first legendary king, in 3100 BC, and it remained one of the most significant cities for more than three thousand years of ancient Egyptian history. And one of the most significant locations in all of ancient Egypt was the temple of the god Ptah, which was worshipped at Memphis. It was so significant that the name of the ancient temple, "Hut ka Ptah," is where the word "Egypt," which is derived from the Greek word "aegyptos," originated.
You will then savor a delectable lunch at a neighborhood restaurant in Cairo.
Our tour continues with a visit to the historic sites of the ancient Egyptian capital, Dahshur. On this hill were the pyramids of the Old and Middle Kingdom monarchs. Sneferu, the first king of the Fourth Dynasty, chose the rocky plateau of Dahshur to build his first pyramid. However, he was unable to finish it, as it nearly collapsed. Instead, he constructed a finished pyramid a kilometer north of the first pyramid, which he named the Red Pyramid. There are Middle Kingdom-era pyramids nearby, including the dilapidated pyramid of King Amenemhat II. King Senwosret III's pyramid is also there, encircled by the graves of the princesses Set Hathor and Ment.
Finally, we take you back to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor.
Meals Included: Lunch
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In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
Egypt's two most visited cities are Cairo and Luxor. They are both riverfront, with bustling markets, and tombs covered in sand. Although Luxor has been a popular tourist destination since the mid-19th century, Cairo is a bustling metropolis home to 20 million people.
There are many ways to go to Luxor. You can go by air, Luxor has its International Airport, which receives both domestic and international flights. Additionally, you can reach Luxor by train from Cairo or other major cities in Egypt. There are also roads but it takes a long time to reach your destination.
A typical Luxor day tour lasts around 8 to 10 hours, including travel time from your hotel.
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