Cairo Ancient Sites Half-Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
- Visit the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt's first capital
- Discover the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur
- Learn about ancient Egyptian architecture and history
- Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide accurate hotel details.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you are comfortable with moderate physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suitable for warm weather.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government
Traveler reviews
Kind kin and rides to sites of worship
My driver was kind and helpful throughout the day and reached above and beyond the expectation of a day trip.
A Brilliant Day Trip with Said – Perfect for Me and My Son
My son and I had a lovely experience on our guided tour, and our driver Said was absolutely brilliant. He arrived at our hotel entrance early, which was a great start. The drive to each location was informative, as our driver (Said Elsayed) told us about the things we would see along the way, keeping the long journey feeling short. At every stop, our time was sufficient, and we were clearly informed about what to do there and what was worth seeing. Our first stop at Saqqara was a real highlight. Said came in with us and gave us a little tour around spots we would have otherwise missed. He also kindly helped take many photos of us, capturing memories that will last forever. The logistics were straightforward, and the air conditioning was a definite plus. We had a fun and safe journey and couldn't imagine doing it any other way. A huge thank you to Said for making our trip special, and to the tour company for a lovely trip.
Great experience
We had Khalef as guide who was amazing. He took time to explain everything related to our tour and he was just as passionate explaining them to us as we were to learn about the history. He also took amazing pictures of us! What we loved about this tour was learning about what the hieroglyphs and drawings depicted, what story they told about the tomb owners and how significant they were to the ancient Egyptians which Khalef kindly explained. There are so many interesting details! We ended the tour with a delicious Egyptian buffet lunch.
Discrepancy in the Itinerary
Not a good experience on this occasion. The guide was quite late to arrive. Found discrepancy in the itinerary advertised by Viator and the actual program the local guide had. The guide was good though. Viator should collaborate and finalize the itinerary with the local agencies before advertising.
Interesting pyramids
This was a great trip to see the 3 ‘practice’ pyramids and to go inside the tombs at Saqqara. These pyramids were a lot quieter and just as interesting, and the drive there was good through the palm trees etc. Sayed was very informative and took some great photos for us, our driver was also very good. Would recommend.