Half-Day Excursion to Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids from Sokhna

Pickup from Sokhna Port – Journey to Cairo
Your adventure starts upon your arrival in Sokhna Port, where our professional tour guide will meet you. Afterward, you will be transferred in an air-conditioned modern vehicle for your comfort towards the most distinguished two ancient sites in Egypt: Saqqara and Dahshur. This scenic trip will allow you to immerse yourself in the vast history of Egypt narrated by your guide.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara
-Your very first stop is at the necropolis of Saqqara, which also contains the immensely famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. The pyramid was designed by Imhotep, who became famous the world over as the builder of the oldest stone structure ever erected, one that marked the very commencement of pyramid construction in Egypt.

While you are on tour, you would:

Stroll around the surroundings of the temple complex that once served grand ceremonial purposes.

Learn about the significance of King Djoser’s tomb and exerted by his tomb on design of later pyramids.

Visit the burial sites belonging to nobles; they have beautiful hieroglyphic signs and intricate wall carvings illustrating day-to-day life in ancient Egypt.

Visit the Dahshur Pyramids – The Evolution of Pyramid Design
After that, head over to Dahshur, a royal necropolis, which is one of the sites that best exhibits the early transition from step pyramids to smooth-sided ones: You will be visiting:

The Bent Pyramid – An odd pyramid with its sudden change in angle, which marks an early experiment in pyramid-building.

The Red Pyramid – The first successful smooth-sided pyramid in Egypt, built of red limestone. The entering by us would be permitted into this pyramid and of walking through its ancient corridors.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant (Optional)
In case that there is time, you could have an authentic Egyptian lunch in a selected local restaurant.

Return to Sokhna Port
After an interesting day of witnessing the magnificent ancient Egyptian pyramids, sit back relaxed in comfort as you will be returned to Sokhna Port in time for your own cruise departure.

This tour to Saqqara and Dahshur from Sokhna is a good opportunity to see the architectural development of Egypt, from the early forms of pyramids to the inspirations of the Great Pyramid of Giza.