The trip to Giza, Dahshur, and Saqqara is a famous trip that enables you to discover the most important and wonderful historical sites in Egypt, each of which has its own distinctive and historical importance.
Giza is one of the famous places around the world for having one of the seven wonders of the ancient world [The Great Pyramid of King Khufu] and other important elements like the Sphinx and other pyramids.
Saqqara, one of the most important and oldest cemeteries in the world, dating back to the 31st century BC, and it contains the most wonderful princely tombs and Pharaonic pyramids and the first pyramid built in the world for King Djoser, the Step Pyramid, in the twenty-sixth century BC, Saqqara is also famous for its unique position among historians and archaeologists for its valuable Pharaonic treasures.
Dahshur is famous for the pyramids of King Sneferu (the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid), who is considered one of the most important kings who were interested in building pyramids, and his first attempt to build the first real pyramid shape was in the twenty-seventh century BC.
Get ready for an unforgettable day trip into Egypt’s past! We’ll pick you up from your stay in Cairo bright and early. Your Private Tour Guide will meet you and join you for analysis amazing trip in Cairo, and off we go in our comfy private car to the famous Pyramids of Giza.
At Giza Cemetery, you’ll be blown away by the Great Pyramid of Khufu – it’s one of the oldest wonders of the world that still exists! Your guide will share cool secrets about how it was built.
Then, we’ll walk over to see the mysterious Great Sphinx up close. We’ll also check out the Valley Temple, an important old building linked to the pyramids as the site for the mummification process.
Before lunch in a Local restaurant, we’ll stop to see how papyrus (ancient paper) was made. It’s a neat look at an old Egyptian craft!
Then, it’s time for a tasty Egyptian Lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll get to try some delicious local food! After lunch, we’re off to Saqqara. (We can have lunch after the visit to Saqqara- up to you)
Afternoon: Exploring More Ancient Sites, our adventure takes us to the Saqqara Cemetery after Lunch, an ancient burial ground. You’ll see the Step Pyramid of Djoser from the outside. This was the first pyramid ever built, a real game-changer in ancient times! .
Then proceed to visit Dahshur. Here, you’ll see two more amazing pyramids: the Bent Pyramid, which was an early try at building a smooth-sided pyramid, and the Red Pyramid, the very first perfect pyramid ever built for King Snefru (father of Khufu). After a day packed with history and incredible sights, we’ll take you back to your hotel. You’ll have amazing memories of Egypt to keep forever!
Meals: Lunch & Bottled Water.
To visit the Saqqara Pyramid, you can book a guided tour with Pyramids Trip, ensuring you will have an amazing guided trip to Saqqara
Yes, visiting the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur is a key part of the Dahshur Pyramids Day Trip, allowing you to appreciate its unique structure and historical significance.
With PyramidsTrip.com, your trip experience is elevated by expert local guides who illuminate the site’s unique history. We provide comfortable, private transportation, ensuring a seamless journey as you explore the groundbreaking pyramids trip.
In Dahshur Cemetery, you’ll specifically discover two of ancient Egypt’s most pivotal pyramids: the Red Pyramid, known as the world’s first true pyramid, and the fascinating Bent Pyramid, a unique early attempt at perfecting pyramid construction.
Yes! On most PyramidsTrip.com tours to Dahshur, you will have the incredible opportunity to enter the Red Pyramid, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into ancient Egyptian architecture and engineering.
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