Enjoy a great visit to Dahshur and Sakkara. This is a journey to see the progress of ancient Egyptian building techniques across different ancient ages.
Overview
Explore some of Egypt’s oldest and most fascinating pyramid sites on a full-day tour to Saqqara and Dahshur. Dahabiya Egypt Tours will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to these remarkable archaeological locations, where the evolution of pyramid construction began.
Start your journey in Saqqara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s first pyramid and one of the most important structures in ancient Egyptian history. Discover the surrounding tombs and learn about the early development of pyramid architecture from your professional Egyptologist guide.
Continue to Dahshur to visit the unique Bent Pyramid and the impressive Red Pyramid, both built during the reign of King Sneferu. These pyramids represent key stages in the transition from step pyramids to the smooth-sided pyramids seen in Giza.
Enjoy a private, guided experience filled with history, culture, and unforgettable views of Egypt’s ancient wonders before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Saqqara (Ancient Necropolis of Memphis)
- Step Pyramid of Djoser (First Pyramid in Egypt)
- Dahshur Pyramids (Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid of King Sneferu)