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Dahshur, Egypt
The furthest of the Ancient Egyptian sites visited from Cairo, Dahshur is an impressive pyramid field with two particularly notable examples, both the work of one pharaoh, Snofru.
The Red Pyramid, so called after the red limestone used in its construction, is the second largest in Egypt, only exceeded in size by the Great Pyramid at Giza.
The Bent Pyramid is remarkable in two ways. Firstly the angle of the slope changes abruptly halfway up the face of the pyramid and secondly its limestone cladding is, uniquely amongst pyramids, almost intact. This gives a very rare insight into how all pyramids must have looked when first built.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Dahshur
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Dahshur, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Overland
Explore the highlights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, with travel overland rather than on a Nile cruise.
Luxury Cairo & the treasures of the Nile
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Places near Dahshur
- Saqqara 12 kilometers away
- Giza 28 kilometers away
- Cairo 33 kilometers away
- Alexandria 205 kilometers away
- El Alamein & the Mediterranean Coast 250 kilometers away
- Hurghada 376 kilometers away
- The Red Sea 453 kilometers away
- Luxor 472 kilometers away