After picking you up from your hotel or the airport we start at Saqqara, a huge desert necropolis which was built for the kings and nobles of the Old Kingdom. Here we see some early Mastabas, Zoser's 'step' pyramid and the adjacent Imhotep museum where we learn more about Memphis and the history of the region. Next we head to Dashour to see one of the next attempts at pyramid building. Dashour's moniker of the 'bent pyramid' shows they still had a bit to learn, but this is a fascinating site and the pyramid still has much of its original limestone cladding. If open, we'll also visit the Red Pyramid at Dashour, which is actually the third largest in Egypt and uses the corrected angle of 43° used for the top section of the Bent Pyramid. You should also be able to explore inside the Red Pyramid (subject to current permissions). We'll then return you to your hotel or the airport.
- Sightseeing tour of the Saqqara and Dashour
- All transport in AC car/minibus/coach
- Specialist local Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all sights visited
- Lunch
- Entry inside the pyramids
- Guide tips
- It can be very hot at these pyramids so please ensure you bring adequate protection, sunscreen and a sun hat.
- Please contact our local office at least one day before departure to reconfirm your hotel or flight arrival and pick-up details.
