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Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids with Memphis: Guided Tour into Egypt’s Past
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Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids with Memphis: Guided Tour into Egypt’s Past

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Cairo’s ancient Egyptian sites are hard to reach independently. Delve deeper into history on this private door-to-door tour of the Dahshur pyramid field, the Saqqara city of the dead, and Memphis, where the pharaohs ruled. Highlights include the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the Colossus of Ramses II. Choose between three tour grades: transport-only, transport and guide, or transport, guide, and entry fees.

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Explore ancient Egyptian sites including the Dahshur pyramid field, the Saqqara city of the dead, and Memphis on this private door-to-door tour. Highlights include the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the Colossus of Ramses II.

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