Saqqara Step Pyramid & Dahshur Pyramids Tour from Cairo

4.7 (18)

Cairo 7 hours English, German Hotel pickup Free cancellation

Go beyond Giza to the older, quieter pyramid fields at Saqqara and Dahshur.

About this tour

For visitors who want to see where pyramid-building began, this tour heads south of Giza to Saqqara — home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, generally considered Egypt's oldest large stone monument — and on to Dahshur, where the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid stand with a fraction of the crowds found at Giza.

What you'll do

  • Step Pyramid of Djoser
  • Bent Pyramid
  • Red Pyramid
  • Egyptologist guide

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Egyptologist guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance tickets (paid on-site)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)

Important information

  • Considerably quieter than Giza — a good pick for anyone who prefers fewer crowds around the monuments.
$50 per person