THE RED PYRAMID

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Icon representing duration of the tour Duration 1 Day
Icon representing tour location Destinations Giza
Icon indicating availability status Tour Availability Everyday
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The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the three major pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafra at Giza.

Tour Highlights

The Red Pyramid

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: THE RED PYRAMID OF DAHSHOUR

Pick up from the hotel at 8.30 am by our Tour Guide. Visit of the Red Pyramid of Pharaoh Senferu father of Cheops, the Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the three major pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt. Named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones, it is also the third largest Egyptian pyramid, after those of Khufu and Khafra at Giza. It is also believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a "true" smooth-sided pyramid. Local residents refer to the Red Pyramid as el-heram el-watwaat, meaning the Bat Pyramid. The Red Pyramid was not always red. It used to be cased with white Tura limestone, but only a few of these stones now remain at the pyramid's base, at the corner. During the Middle Ages much of the white Tura limestone was taken for buildings in Cairo, revealing the red limestone beneath. Then back to the hotel.

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Tour Inclusions

  • PICK UP FROM THE HOTEL
  • TOUR GUIDE
  • ENTRANCE FEES

Tour Exclusions

  • LUNCH
  • DRINKS
  • TIPPING