Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids Tour

Discover Memphis and Dahshur on this day tour from Cairo. Visit the Memphis Open-Air Museum, see the Alabaster Sphinx, and explore the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid while learning about the development of ancient Egyptian pyramid design.

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Discover Memphis and the Pyramids of Dahshur

Discover the history of ancient Egyptian pyramid building on our Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids Tour. Start your Cairo day tour with a visit to Memphis, one of the most significant cities in Ancient Egypt. Continue to Dahshur to explore the astonishing monuments of the Bent Pyramid & Red pyramid and discover how the pyramids' architecture evolved.
Head to Memphis and pay a visit to the Open-Air Museum, and visit the world wide famous Alabaster Sphinx. Transfer to Dahshur to see the strange shape of the Bent Pyramid and learn about the Red Pyramid, which is one of the earliest pyramids of Egypt with a smooth face. This is an exciting journey with the Day Tours Egypt.

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Memphis and Dahshur Pyramids Tour

Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Cairo and takes you to Memphis to start your Bent Pyramid Red Pyramid and Meidum Pyramid tour. There you walk through the open-air museum and see the Alabaster Sphinx. Your guide explains why this city was so important in ancient Egyptian history.

Next, you drive to Dahshur to visit the Bent Pyramid. You find out why its shape changes partway up. Then you go inside the area of the Red Pyramid, another major monument built during the reign of King Sneferu. Together, these two pyramids show how pyramid design grew and changed, which makes this a great ancient Egyptian pyramids evolution tour.

After you explore the sites and take your photos, you relax on the drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Whats Included Whats Not

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional guide throughout the tour
  • Visit to the Memphis Open Air Museum and the Alabaster Sphinx
  • Visit to the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid in Dahshur
  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

  • Tips
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Entry inside the Red Pyramid, if it requires a separate ticket
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Day Tour Pricing

Start From $40
Group Size Final Price
1 Person $105
2–3 Persons $65
4–6 Persons $50
7–10 Persons $40
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Tour Highlights & Landmarks

  • Memphis

  • Memphis Open-Air Museum

  • Alabaster Sphinx

  • Bent Pyramid

  • Red Pyramid

  • Dahshur

Important Details for Your Visit

  • Pickup & Transportation:
    • Hotel pickup included.
    • Air-conditioned transportation.
  • Meeting Point:
    • Pickup from your hotel in Cairo.

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Quick answers from Day Tours Egypt for travelers looking for the best tours in Egypt.

Which pyramids can you visit in Giza Dahshur and Meidum in one day?

On a full-day trip covering these areas, you can visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid, explore the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid in Dahshur, and see the Meidum Pyramid. These sites offer a fascinating look at the development of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt. The exact visits depend on your tour itinerary.

What is the difference between the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid?

Both pyramids were built during the reign of King Sneferu in Dahshur. The Bent Pyramid is known for its change in angle halfway up, while the Red Pyramid has a more regular shape and is considered an important step in the development of true pyramids.

How long does the Giza Dahshur and Meidum Pyramids Tour take?

The tour is designed to explore major pyramid sites in one trip. The total duration depends on the confirmed itinerary, travel time between locations, and time spent at each archaeological site.

Is the Giza Dahshur and Meidum Pyramids Tour suitable for history lovers?

Yes, this tour is a good option for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history, pyramid architecture, and archaeological sites. It offers an opportunity to learn more about the evolution of pyramid construction.

Why Choose the Giza, Dahshur, and Meidum Pyramids Tour?

Choose this itinerary to discover the history of ancient Egyptian architecture with DAY TOURS EGYPT. Visiting Memphis and Dahshur offers insight into the development of pyramid design, from the distinctive Bent Pyramid to the Red Pyramid. With a guide to explain the historical background and transportation from your Cairo hotel, you can focus on exploring the sites and enjoying the experience.