Dahshur Pyramids and Memphis Day Trip from Cairo

Dahshur Pyramid And Memphis City Tour

Overview

Discover ancient Egypt beyond the city on the Dahshur Pyramid And Memphis City Tour, a short, easy excursion packed with iconic Old Kingdom history. In around 4 hours, the Dahshur Pyramid And Memphis City Tour takes you from the first ancient capital of Egypt to the remarkable pyramids of Dahshur, all with hotel pickup.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your experience begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel, then heads south of Cairo for a focused, culture rich journey. You will explore Memphis, once the heart of rule and culture for millennia, then continue to Dahshur, a royal necropolis famous for its early pyramid engineering. Expect a smooth, easy paced tour that delivers major historical highlights in a single half day.

✨ Highlights

• 🏛️ Visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, founded by King Menes
• 🗿 See the Statue of Ramses II in Memphis
• 🪨 View the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis
• 🔺 Explore Dahshur, an ancient royal necropolis south of Cairo
• 📐 Discover the famous Bent Pyramid, known for its distinctive shape
• 🧱 Visit the Red Pyramid, one of Dahshur’s standout monuments
• ⏱️ Fit two legendary sites into one easy 4 hour outing

📍 Itinerary

Hotel pickup, Meet your Sun Pyramids Tours guide at your hotel to begin your excursion.

Memphis, Travel to Memphis, founded by King Menes and capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Visit key remains including the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Dahshur, Continue to Dahshur, an ancient royal necropolis located about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. Visit the pyramids built from 2613 to 2589 BC, including the Bent Pyramid, the most famous pyramid in the area, and the Red Pyramid.

Return, Conclude the tour after your visits.

✅ What’s Included

• Hotel pickup
• Guided tour with Sun Pyramids Tours guide

❌ Exclusions

• Not specified by the supplier

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, Approximately 4 hours
• Difficulty, Easy
• Meeting point, Pickup from your hotel
• What you will visit, Memphis, the Bent Pyramid, the Red Pyramid, and the Dahshur necropolis area
• Cancellation policy, Not provided in the source content

🎟️ Secure Your Spot for a Classic Egypt Half Day

If you want a time efficient way to see Egypt’s early capitals and pioneering pyramid sites, this Dahshur Pyramid And Memphis City Tour is a strong fit. Book now to experience Memphis and Dahshur pyramids in one smooth, history filled outing, with easy logistics from hotel pickup to return.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long is the tour?
The tour duration is approximately 4 hours. It is designed to cover Memphis and Dahshur in one easy half day.

2) What sites are included on the Dahshur Pyramid And Memphis City Tour?
You will visit Memphis and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Then you will visit Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.

3) Is this tour suitable for beginners or families?
Yes, the difficulty level is listed as easy. The itinerary is straightforward and focuses on major highlights without requiring strenuous activity.

4) Where does the Dahshur Pyramid And Memphis City Tour start?
Your Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel. This makes the start of the tour simple and convenient.

5) How far is Dahshur from Cairo?
Dahshur is located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo. It is an ancient royal necropolis where pyramids were built between 2613 and 2589 BC.