Egypt The Over View Tour:

3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Dahshur, Memphis, Giza Plateau

All of our tours are private tours. This means you are not herded into industrialized tourism and large groups of people you do not know. We believe in personalized service.

The pyramids at Dahshur are some of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved in Egypt. Dahshur is part of a larger complex that includes multiple pyramids, as well as tomb complexes for queens and nobles. This ancient Egyptian necropolis and pyramid complex is located on the Western Desert plateau, south of Saqqara and near Cairo. It's well known for two pyramids. 

The Bent Pyramid - a description you will fully understand when you see it - this is one of the earliest and largest pyramids to be built.  The other notable pyramid is the Red Pyramid, name for its inner burial chamber which was as made of rosette limestone.  Both were built by King Sneferu.

The necropolis was a southern extension of the Memphis cemetery.  Dahshur played a crucial role in the development of pyramid construction -  Sneferu's innovations paved the way for later pyramids like those at Giza.  Excavations have revealed the remains of seven pyramids and extensive tomb complexes.

You can enter into the Red Pyramid with no additional fees - keeping in mind there may be times when they are closed due to restoration.

Average Time Spent: 60 to 90 minutes.

Memphis and its Necropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site

Memphis, and we aren't talking about the one in Tennessee with Graceland and Elvis, we're talking about Memphis the first capital of Egypt established in the Old Kingdom and continued as an important administrative and religious center throughout Egyptian history. Founded by King Menes, who unified Upper and Lower Egypt. It was originally called Ineb-hedj ("White Walls"). It was a center of political, cultural, and religious life. The city was home to the temple of Ptah, a god of craftsmen and creation, and was a center for the worship of the Memphite Triad (Ptah, Sekhmet, and Nefertem). Memphis lost its significance as the capital to Thebes (modern Luxor) in 2240 BC and was eventually abandoned in the 7th century CE. Today, Memphis is an open-air museum. It has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids.  In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  Among the most important monuments in the open museum of Mit Rahina are the ruins left from ancient Memphis. A huge statue of Ramesses II, he ruled from Thebes, near present day Luxor long after the height of Memphis' power had waned in the 13th century BC, but this huge statue shows that the city of Memphis remained important even 1500 years after the Giza Pyramids
were completed.   There is also a statue of Alabaster in the image of the Sphinx.

**Keep in mind many sites are active archeological sites, others are in the process of being restored or undergoing maintenance and will not be open for the public. We do not have any control over this.**

Average Time Spent: 1 hour.

Giza Plateau: Pyramids and the Sphinx -  One of the 7 Wonders of the World UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Giza Pyramids, built to endure an eternity, have done just that.

The Pyramids of Giza are a complex of three large pyramids and associated structures located on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, outside Cairo. They are famous for being one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and are a testament to the engineering and architectural prowess of ancient Egyptians.

Key facts about the Pyramids of Giza:

Royal tombs for pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom (around 2600-2500 BC). Great Pyramid (Khufu):

The largest and oldest of the three, built for Pharaoh Khufu. It stood as the tallest man-made structure for over 3800 years.

Khafre's Pyramid: The second largest, built for Pharaoh Khafre. It is associated with the Great Sphinx.

Menkaure's Pyramid: The smallest of the three, built for Pharaoh Menkaure.

Construction: Built using millions of massive stone blocks, some weighing over 80 tons, with incredible precision. Each pyramid is part of a larger complex that includes smaller queens' pyramids, satellite pyramids, mastaba tombs, boat burials, and valley and funerary temples.

Historical Significance: They are the only remaining structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Can I go inside the pyramids and tombs?

Yes! You can in fact enter the pyramids, specifically the Khufu (largest) and Menkaure (smallest) pyramid. Please be advised if you are uncomfortable in tight or closed spaces you may not want to participate in entering pyramids.  The tomb of Queen Meresankh III is one of the few tombs open to visitors. The tomb has two main chambers.

Optional Experiences for the Giza Pyramids:

Entering the pyramids, or the Tomb of Queen Meresankh are all optional experiences that are available on the order form for an additional fee. Optional means just that, not everybody in your party has to participate.
Camel or horse carriages rides are available.
Average Time Spent: 2 to 3 hours.

This tour includes one hour of shopping.

We don't believe in pressure, we believe in service.  Most people will want to pick up souvenirs, you are under no obligation to buy anything, you can window shop with no pressure.  If you have something specific in mind, let us know, if we can be of help we are at your service.  If you wish to pre order cartouches, papyrus etc and have them delivered to you that can be done.  Visit From Cairo with Love to place your order.  Tell us in the special instructions box that you have a tour with Leader and you want it delivered to your location in Cairo the day of your tour. As an extra bonus we'll refund the shipping charges.

Booking/Procedure FAQ

Once you have booked and paid for your tour you will receive a detailed receipt from us.  If we have any questions we will contact you via email, please check your spam folder in case we end up in there.  We highly recommend you read our policies regarding cancellations or changes.  We also like to confirm/make contact the day before with a phone call or email, to avoid any confusion.

We will pick you up at your hotel or designated location and return you to the same point. Generally speaking, we will be in the hotel lobby with your group name on a sign. We prefer to contact you the day you arrive to confirm pick up points etc. We want to make this experience hassle free with no surprises - and then your adventure begins.

Cairo Weather & Helpful Hints

Always wear comfortable shoes, there is a lot of walking.  Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.  Not wheelchair accessible.

During the hot months wear light colored cotton and linen clothing. Stay hydrated! Wide brim hats or visors help with the sun. Sunglasses and sunscreen are always in fashion. In the cooler months dress in layers. Evenings can get chilly.