Private Day Tour to Dahshur, Memphis & Saqqara: Ancient Pyramids

Three pyramid fields and a lost capital in one day

A private day tour to Dahshur, Saqqara and Memphis with hotel pickup, a qualified Egyptologist guide, and transport by private vehicle. You visit the pyramid field of Dahshur, the step pyramid complex of Saqqara, the first pyramid ever built, and Memphis, the ancient capital that served as Egypt's religious and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. The tour runs six hours and includes bottled water and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Dahshur2h 10m
2. Saqqara2h 10m
3. Memphis2h 10m

Explore Dahshour, Saqqara, and Memphis

• Meet guide and transfer from hotel
• Visit Dahshur pyramid field
• Explore Saqqara complex and step pyramid
• Tour Memphis ancient capital site
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you to Dahshur, a pyramid field about 10 km south of Saqqara. The structures here belong to the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom, and you walk among them with someone who can explain what you are standing in front of: the engineering, the reign, the purpose. From Dahshur you move to Saqqara, where the step pyramid of King Zoser rises as the first pyramid in Egypt and the first monumental stone building in human history. The complex is vast enough that the guide's knowledge becomes the difference between walking past stones and understanding what they mean.

The final stop is Memphis, one of the ancient Egyptian capitals until around 2,200 BC. It was a cult center for Ptah, the god of creation and craftsmanship, and the city holds temples and monuments dedicated to him. After you finish there, your driver takes you back to your hotel. The whole day is six hours, and the private vehicle means the pace stays yours: no waiting for other groups, no fixed schedule that rushes you through a site you want to linger in.

Bottled water and snacks travel with you, so you are not hunting for refreshment between stops. A fuel surcharge is included in the price, which means no surprise charges at the end. If you have children under five, they ride free.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport by private vehicle.
• a qualified Egyptologist guide.
• bottled water and snacks.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

4 options

Car+driver onlyGuide in 4 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Private option lasting 6 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup included

Car+guide onlyGuide in 4 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Private option lasting 6 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, with entry to the Bent or Red Pyramid at no charge for travellers, and pickup included

Car+guide+admissionGuide in 4 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Private option lasting 6 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup included

Car+guide+admission +lunchGuide in 4 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Lasts 6 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 15

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Egypt Select Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're covering three major pharaonic sites in one day and want a private vehicle with a dedicated Egyptologist who can pause at your pace and answer questions in real time, rather than moving with a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the step pyramid of Saqqara and why does it matter?

The step pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara is the first pyramid ever built in Egypt and the first monumental structure made entirely of stone in human history. It sits inside a large complex and marks a turning point in how ancient Egyptians built tombs for their pharaohs.

How long does this tour take and what time does it start?

The tour runs six hours total. Your guide picks you up from your hotel at a time you arrange, drives you to Dahshur, then to Saqqara, then to Memphis, and returns you to your hotel by the end of the day.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Bottled water and snacks are included with every option. Lunch is available as an add-on when you book the Car+guide+admission+lunch option at checkout. Otherwise you arrange your own meal or eat at a site café.

Does the price include entry to the pyramid sites?

Entry to Dahshur, Saqqara and Memphis is included when you book the Car+guide+admission option. If you choose Car+guide only or Car+driver only, you pay admission separately at each site.

What happens if my hotel is near Cairo airport or in New Cairo?

An additional charge applies if your hotel is near Cairo airport or in New Cairo, because the pickup distance is longer. Confirm your hotel location when you book so the final price is clear before you pay.