Trip to Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshure from Alexandria Port

Overview

The heavenly unique wonders of ancient Egypt, located close to the wonderful lands of Giza, will be brought to light by the Pyramids trip departing from Alexandria Port. During their trip to Egypt, Egypt Select Tours, the best travel agency in Egypt, will give all of its customers the best possible service, including a private air-conditioned vehicle and a professional Egyptologist tour guide.
All of our guests will take advantage of the Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur Pyramids tour from Alexandria Port, which offers a magical route to the early treasures of the ancient Egyptian civilization in Memphis, Egypt's first capital, which dates back to 3100 B.C. After visiting the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the first real pyramid ever constructed and the beginning of the golden age of pyramid construction, and touring the famed bent and red pyramids in Dahshour, everyone will return to Alexandria Port. To learn the mysteries of this fortunate place, reserve this magnificent excursion to the land of eternal landmarks.

Inclusion

  • Pick up from your cruise ship at Alexandria Port & return.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist guide during the day trip.
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Lunch during your day trip at a local restaurant.
  • Entrance fees for all Sightseeing are mentioned.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Excluded

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.

Itinerary

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"Egypt Select Tours" representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door to be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo for a private tour of the pyramids from Alexandria port. Upon arrival, you will start your tour by a visit to:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The golden Saqqara Step Pyramid is known to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction in history which dates back to the reign of King Djoser (2649 BC - 2611 BC) and was designed by his genius vizier Imhotep. The step pyramid of Saqqara consists of six steps built atop one another at a total height of 62 m.

Memphis City

The legendary capital of Ancient Egypt came into existence in the old Kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to be a primal center of rule, arts, knowledge, politics, and culture for over 3000 years. Memphis city was the largest city in the world from its foundation until around 2250 BC under the divine watch and protection of the god of artworks and creations Ptah.

Lunch Time

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then enjoy a tour to:

Dahshur Pyramid

The Dahshur pyramids are found 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo Located to the Southwest of the cemetery of Memphis known to be the home to the great pyramids of King Sneferu (2613-2589 BC) such as the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.

Finally, transfer back to Alexandria to join your cruise.

Meals: Lunch                                                    

Standard Price
From May to Sep 2025
solo 440$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 230$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 120$ US
solo 110$ US
From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
solo 450$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 230$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 130$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 110$ US
Peak (23 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025) (14 - 23 Apr 2025)
solo 450$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 230$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 130$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 110$ US
Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

Children Policy

The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.

  • Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
  • From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit

Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.

Tipping

Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.

Cancellation Policy

Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.

  • 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
  • 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
  • 10 days before the trip no refund.
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