Day Trip to Dahshur, Saqqara and Meidum from Cairo
Overview
Embark on a Day Tour to Dahshur, Saqqara, and Meidum from Cairo and delve into the fascinating history behind the construction of the Great Pyramids of Giza. This journey takes you back nearly 200 years before the reign of King Cheops, the mastermind behind the awe-inspiring Great Pyramid of Giza, which continues to astonish scholars with its grandeur. Visit the sacred necropolis of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom capital on this one-of-a-kind Cairo Day Tour.
Prepare to be amazed by monuments built 4,650 years ago to immortalise the names of ancient Egypt’s kings and rulers. Highlights include the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest true pyramid—the Red Pyramid—at Dahshur, and the pyramid of Snefru, also known as the Meidum Pyramid. Saqqara, located near modern-day Cairo, is a treasure trove of temples and pharaonic monuments.
Inclusion
Being met and assisted by our representatives during your Day Tour to Dahshur, Saqqara, and Meidum from Cairo.
Transports from/ to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Admission fees for all the sites mentioned in our Egypt Day Tours itinerary.
Bottled water or a soft drink during Cairo Trips.
Certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide to accompany you
Accredited English-speaking Egyptologist to accompany you through your tours from Cairo.
Egyptian cuisine lunch meal in a good quality restaurant with a variety of tasty Egyptian cuisine.
All service charges and taxes are covered by Egypt Tours prices.
Exclusion
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal spending.
Tipping is not included in Cairo Day Tours price.
Beverage during meals.
During Ramadan, tourist sites close at 3:00 pm, so the tours usually start one hour in advance.
Prices are valid during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Itinerary
A representative from Cairo Top Tours will meet you at your hotel or any location in Cairo or Giza to escort you in a private vehicle as you embark on your Cairo Day Tour to the Dahshur and Saqqara Necropolis and the sacred tomb at Meidum. Your journey begins in Dahshur, where you will witness the first true pyramid, the Red Pyramid of King Snefru, the father of King Cheops, the creator of the famous Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. You'll also visit his Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, which was his second attempt to construct a full-sized pyramid, resulting in its distinctive bent shape due to an overly wide base.
Next, you'll see the Meidum Step Pyramid, also built by Snefru, one of the earliest pyramids in Egypt. After a delicious lunch, the tour continues to Saqqara Necropolis, the oldest and most historically rich site, where you'll witness the first tomb built entirely of stone—the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. You will also visit the site where pharaohs celebrated the Heb-Sed festival every 30 years, and explore the Pyramid of Teti from the Sixth Dynasty, alongside the tomb of Ka-Gemni, his son-in-law, where you'll admire the beautifully preserved carvings depicting scenes of daily life.
*Please note, if you book this Cairo Day Tour from the airport, there will be an additional charge for a drop-off at Cairo International Airport as part of our Cairo Layover Tours.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $195 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $145 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $120 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $100 Per Person |
Start from : $100
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