Trip to Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur from Sokhna Port

Commence your safari with a fine pickup from your cruise ship found at Ain Sokhna Port. The noted Egyptologist guide will greet you and take you on a spectacular drive to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle, heralding an enjoyable journey down Egypt's ancient history.

Dahshur is your first stop: an archaeological site with unique pyramids which led the way for later construction. Here, you will walk in the footsteps of the Bent Pyramid, an architectural experiment by Pharaoh Sneferu, who changed its angle rather abruptly, thus rendering the structure unique. Next is a visit to the Red Pyramid, an early candidate for being termed the first successful smooth-sided pyramid and an ancestor in line to the Great Pyramid of Giza. The tantalizing prospect of going inside the Red Pyramid and standing in its inner chambers only thickens the plot.

From there, you will proceed to Sakkara, home to Egypt's oldest pyramid and one of its most important burial sites. The Step Pyramid of Djoser, lying at the very heart of this necropolis, is one of architecture's great revolutionary feats, designed by that most famous of architects, Imhotep. Unlike later ones, this pyramid was built by a process of terracing downwards from six mastaba-like layers-and it shows all the very first attempts to pyramid construction. Moving on, into the tombs nearby, behold beautifully preserved wall carvings depicting daily life in ancient Egypt back to life, enriching your perception of that history.

Then head to Memphis, the glorious first capital of unified Egypt. Once a center for politics and cultures, Memphis now displays an open-air museum exhibiting remarkable artifacts. Stand humbly before the gigantic Ramses II statue, an extraordinary relic of ancient craftsmanship. View the Alabaster Sphinx, a wonderful limestone artifact that is believed to have once guarded the temple of Ptah. Your guide will make the ruins of this once-great city animate with stories of its glorious past.

In the afternoon, after a long morning tour, enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant, which offers authentic tastes and a pleasant atmosphere.

If time operated in your favor, there would be an opportunity to grab some souvenirs from the local handicraft market, where there would be a papyrus painting, some jewelry, or hand-carved statutes.

Then you will find a smooth transfer back to your cruise ship, cherishing forever in your heart memories of Egypt's ancient wonders.

Book your Tour to Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshur from Sokhna Port today, and unlock the secrets behind Egypt's earliest pyramids and royal heritage!