Saqqara · Private travel
Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur: The First Pyramids Private Day
Before Giza, there was experiment. This private day traces the invention of the pyramid at Saqqara, the first capital at Memphis, and the astonishing Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur — usually with a fraction of…
The day, in gold
What this private programme holds
- Private day trip to Saqqara Step Pyramid, Memphis, and Dahshur Red Pyramid.
- Quieter than Giza, rich in real history.
- Licensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / Giza
- Bottled water throughout the day
Overview
Written around your dates — not a coach script
Before Giza, there was experiment. This private day traces the invention of the pyramid at Saqqara, the first capital at Memphis, and the astonishing Red and Bent Pyramids at Dahshur — usually with a fraction of the Giza crowds.Designed for international travellersBest for travelers who already saw Giza, or who prefer archaeology with space to breathe.Safety, comfort, and authentic historyDesert roads are covered in a private vehicle. Your guide stays with you inside tombs and pyramid corridors and sets a comfortable pace on uneven ground.What Makes This Tour DifferentStep Pyramid of DjoserMemphis colossus of Ramesses IIRed Pyramid interior optionBent Pyramid viewpointNobles’ tombs if openInclusionsLicensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)Private air-conditioned vehicle and driverHotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / GizaBottled water throughout the dayAll mentioned entrance feesGuidance in native-level EnglishAll service charges and taxesExclusionsGratuities for guide and driver (optional, appreciated)Personal shopping and extrasMeals unless listedPyramid interior tickets unless specifiedTravel insuranceReady to travel privately? Send a WhatsApp enquiry or book instantly. Egyptiva Tours will confirm pickup, pace, and any custom requests before you arrive.
Itinerary
The rhythm of the day
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Drive south of Giza into the Memphite necropolis.
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Open-air museum: Ramesses II, the alabaster sphinx, and the idea of a capital city.
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Step Pyramid complex, Imhotep’s architecture, and a noble tomb with painted daily life.
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Local restaurant or packed picnic on request (meal extra unless pre-booked).
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Bent and Red Pyramids. Optional interior of the Red Pyramid for guests who want the corridor experience without Giza queues.
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Hotel drop-off.
Included
- Licensed Egyptian female tour guide (private)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Greater Cairo / Giza
- Bottled water throughout the day
- All mentioned entrance fees
- Guidance in native-level English
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional, appreciated)
- Personal shopping and extras
- Meals unless listed
- Pyramid interior tickets unless specified
- Travel insurance
People also ask
Questions guests send before they book
Is this operated by Egyptiva Tours as a private journey?
Yes. Egyptiva Tours is a private travel company. This programme is run exclusively for your party — licensed local Egyptologist guide, private vehicle and driver, no other guests added to the car.
What is included in the price?
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, a licensed guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, driver, bottled water, and the sites named on this page. Entrance tickets and lunch are listed in the inclusions so nothing is invented on the day.
Can you reshape this itinerary?
Yes. Share flight times, walking comfort, photography goals, or a must-see site and we rewrite the hour-by-hour. Use Plan my tour for a full brief, or WhatsApp reservations if you already know the date.
Who meets us, and in which language?
A licensed Egyptian Egyptologist guide and private driver assigned by the company. Guiding is in English unless you request another language in advance. The same team stays with you all day; the reservations desk remains on WhatsApp.
Is this suitable for families, seniors, or a solo traveller?
Yes. Tell us ages and any walking limits. We adjust temple circuits, add shade stops, and keep the pace unhurried. Solo travellers are collected from the hotel or airport in a private car. A female guide can be requested.
Are there obligatory shopping stops?
No. Egyptiva Tours does not add perfume, papyrus, or alabaster loops. Optional workshops are only included if you ask for them.
How do pickup, tickets, and timing work?
We confirm a pickup time with your hotel or terminal. Tickets we can pre-arrange (including GEM timed entry where required) are organised by the company. You bring passport or ID. The day returns you with time for rest — or, on a layover, with a safe buffer before your next flight.
How do I confirm and pay?
Write to info@egyptivatours.com or WhatsApp +20 15 5563 8881. A deposit holds the date; the balance follows the Payment page. Cancellations three or more days ahead can usually be rescheduled; late changes may deduct prepaid tickets.