Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour
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Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour is a Full Day experience in Cairo & Giza, from $89.1 per adult. Discover where the pyramid form was invented — Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, far from the Giza crowds.
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About This Trip
Before Giza, there was . This tour takes you to Djoser's Step Pyramid — the world's oldest large stone structure — where you can see, step by step, how the idea of the pyramid first took shape long before it became a perfect smooth-sided form. From there, you'll continue to , where the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid stand side by side as living evidence of ancient Egypt's early experiments in pyramid engineering. What makes this trip special is the quiet. Unlike Giza, these sites see a fraction of the crowds, giving you room to actually take in the scale of these monuments and get photos without a sea of people in the background. Your guide will walk you through how pyramid design evolved — from stepped, to bent, to the true smooth pyramid we recognize today. It's a great choice for travelers who want the real story behind the pyramids, away from the tourist crush, and who want to see lesser-known but equally significant ancient wonders.
Discover where the pyramid form was invented — Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur, far from the Giza crowds.
Highlights
- Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur
- Far fewer crowds than Giza
Itinerary
~07:30–08:30
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza in private air-conditioned transportation.
~09:30
Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
See how the idea of the pyramid first took shape, with your licensed Egyptologist guide.
~12:00
Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur
Continue to , where the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid stand side by side.
~16:00
Start the drive back
Drive back to your hotel.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Cairo
- By car · 25 min
Saqqara — Step Pyramid of Djoser
- By car · 20 min
Red Pyramid, Dahshur
- By car · 5 min
Bent Pyramid, Dahshur
- By car · 40 min
Return to
Your hotel in Cairo
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What's Included
- Private transportation with A/C
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Cairo or Giza.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
They show how pyramid design evolved — from stepped, to bent, to the true smooth pyramid — and see far fewer crowds than Giza.
Private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed Egyptologist guide and entrance fees.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
With pickup from your hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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