| Monument | What to remember | Inside |
|---|---|---|
| Bent Pyramid | slopes that change angle halfway up | can be visited, per the sources |
| Red Pyramid | first true smooth-sided pyramid, reddish stone | you go down a long sloping passage |
| Ticket | EGP 60 to 300 depending on the source | entry to both pyramids included |
| Hours | about 8 am to 4 pm | only one site gives these hours, confirm |
How to organise it
The site is spread out, with desert distances between the pyramids: it is better to have a vehicle. Dahshur combines well with Saqqara and Memphis in one day. Guided excursions cost USD 100 to 250 per person on the listings read, entries included; a private Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour can be booked online: private Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour.
From Hurghada
Hurghada is far from Cairo: the simplest is a day by plane or a night on the spot; see Luxor or Cairo from Hurghada and Cairo by plane. One day at Giza and another at Dahshur means sleeping in Cairo. To go inside the Great Pyramid, see inside the Great Pyramid.
FAQ
Is Dahshur worth it after Giza? Yes if you like quiet and the history of pyramid building.
Can you enter the pyramids? Yes, per the sources read, without an extra ticket.
Do I need a guide? Useful for explanations, not compulsory.
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 30 October 2026.
