Day Trip to Memphis and Dahshor from Hurghada by Flight
Overview
You will enjoy an unforgettable experience with us on this exciting trip that takes you to Memphis and Dahshur from Hurghada by plane. This is one of the most amazing tours that gives us the opportunity to discover the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilisation in one day, combining comfort and speed from Hurghada to Cairo with the opportunity to enjoy the most important landmarks of Pharaonic history in the Giza region.
We will start by exploring Memphis, the oldest capital of unified Egypt, founded by King Menes (Narmer) more than five thousand years ago. Here you will learn about the importance of this city, which was the centre of government, administration, and religion in ancient Egypt. You will visit the open-air museum where the giant statue of King Ramses II stands in a majestic scene, as well as the alabaster sphinx, which reflects the splendour of ancient Egyptian art.
Next, you will travel to Dahshur, famous for its unique pyramids that predate those of Giza. Here, you will see the Bent Pyramid, built by King Sneferu, father of Khufu, which is an important example of the evolution of pyramid construction. We will also stand in front of the Red Pyramid, the first complete pyramid in Egyptian history, which is considered a precursor to the Pyramid of Khufu in Giza. You will be able to enter the Red Pyramid if you wish, to feel the grandeur of the construction and the engineering of the internal passages.
After a tour filled with historical adventures, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the pyramids or in one of the nearby villages, where you can sample the flavours of authentic Egyptian cuisine.
You will enjoy an unforgettable experience with us on this exciting trip that takes you to Memphis and Dahshur from Hurghada by plane. This is one of the most amazing tours that gives us the opportunity to discover the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilisation in one day, combining comfort and speed from Hurghada to Cairo with the opportunity to enjoy the most important landmarks of Pharaonic history in the Giza region.
We will start by exploring Memphis, the oldest capital of unified Egypt, founded by King Menes (Narmer) more than five thousand years ago. Here you will learn about the importance of this city, which was the centre of government, administration, and religion in ancient Egypt. You will visit the open-air museum where the giant statue of King Ramses II stands in a majestic scene, as well as the alabaster sphinx, which reflects the splendour of ancient Egyptian art.
Next, you will travel to Dahshur, famous for its unique pyramids that predate those of Giza. Here, you will see the Bent Pyramid, built by King Sneferu, father of Khufu, which is an important example of the evolution of pyramid construction. We will also stand in front of the Red Pyramid, the first complete pyramid in Egyptian history, which is considered a precursor to the Pyramid of Khufu in Giza. You will be able to enter the Red Pyramid if you wish, to feel the grandeur of the construction and the engineering of the internal passages.
After a tour filled with historical adventures, enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the pyramids or in one of the nearby villages, where you can sample the flavours of authentic Egyptian cuisine.
Inclusion
- Transfer services during the tour in Cairo are arranged by a modern air-conditioned vehicle during Egypt Tours.
- Tickets and entry fees to all mentioned historical sites in Cairo are included.
- An expert tour guide during all the tours by plane.
- Domestic flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo and back to Hurghada.
- Meet and assist services at Airports upon arrival and departure.
- Shopping tours in Cairo (Upon request).
- Complementary bottles of water and soft drinks during the trips.
- All service charges and taxes are included.
- 1-Hour Felucca Ride included.
Exclusion
- Any extras not mentioned.
- Tips or gratuities are not included in the prices of this tour or the Easter tours in Egypt.
- Drinks during meals.
- Personal expenses.
Itinerary
From your accommodation at any hotel in Hurghada, our representative there will take you in a modern, private car to Hurghada Airport to catch your flight to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. There, our guide will accompany you on one of the wonderful excursions that will allow you to explore the following:
Memphis: The legendary capital founded by King Menes (Narmer) after he unified Upper and Lower Egypt more than five thousand years ago. This city was the centre of government, religion, and the arts for centuries. In its open museum, we find the statue of Ramses II, which is impressive for its precision and size, along with the alabaster sphinx, which reflects the Egyptian artist's skill in depicting strength and majesty. There, we feel as if we are standing before a city that was once the heart of the ancient world, where the affairs of the Egyptian empire were managed and sacred rituals were performed for its main god, Ptah.
Dahshur: This quiet spot is home to distinctive pyramids built during the reign of King Sneferu, founder of the Fourth Dynasty and father of King Khufu. Here, we shall see how the pyramids were transformed from incomplete projects to the ideal form that inspired people all over the world. What we will be able to visit there:
The Bent Pyramid: A unique architectural masterpiece, its construction began at a sharp angle and was then modified during construction to take on its distinctive curved shape. This architectural experiment demonstrates the ancient Egyptians' determination to achieve perfection in the art of construction.
The Red Pyramid: This is the first complete pyramid in history and is considered a milestone in the journey of development that later led to the construction of the Pyramids of Giza. The colours of its red stones under the sun make it a mesmerising sight, especially when approaching its entrances, which take us to the heart of the pyramid where the secret burial chambers are located.
What distinguishes Dahshur is that it is less crowded than Giza, giving us the opportunity to contemplate and enjoy the beauty of the place in a more peaceful and private atmosphere, as if we were going back thousands of years to witness the first steps of the pharaohs towards immortality.
You will then be returned to your airport in time for your journey back to Hurghada.
Day meals: lunch throughout the visits.
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Memphis is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Cairo. It is located on the Nile's western bank. Mit Rahina, Dahshur, Abusir, Abu Gorab, and Zawyet el'Aryan are all nearby cities and towns. All of these locations are in the same general vicinity as historic Memphis.
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