Your day begins with a journey to Saqqara, located approximately 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo. Here, you’ll explore the famed Step Pyramid of King Djoser, a groundbreaking structure that marks a key moment in ancient Egyptian architecture. Considered the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, the Step Pyramid represents the transition from traditional mastaba tombs to the more familiar pyramid shape that would later define the Old Kingdom.
Next, travel to the desert plains of Dahshur, a royal necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, around 40 kilometers south of Cairo. This area is home to some of Egypt’s most remarkable early pyramids, including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu (2613–2589 BCE). These impressive monuments showcase the experimentation that led to the development of the classic pyramid form.
Your final stop will be Memphis, the first ancient capital of a unified Egypt, founded around 3100 BCE. Once a bustling center of culture and power, Memphis is now an open-air museum where you can admire the massive Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the remarkable Alabaster Sphinx, both testaments to the city’s historic grandeur.
At the end of your historical journey, you’ll be comfortably driven back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.