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Cairo Top Tours
Cairo Top Tours

Lahun and Lisht Pyramids Tour

Price Starting From : $85

Swap the souvenir stalls and glassy hotel lobbies for a memorable day trip that whisks you from Cairo to the almost-forgotten Lahun and Lisht Pyramids, two hidden gems that carry the story of Egypt's Middle Kingdom. The adventure kicks off with an easy hotel pickup, then a smooth drive south into the Fayoum, where the first stop is the Lahun Pyramid, raised for Pharaoh Senusret II.

After a good look at Lahun, the tour pushes onward to the Lisht plateau, the resting place of Amenemhat I and his heirs. Set against wide, silent sands, these tombs sit beside crumbling temples and dignitary shafts, letting you peek at the funerary habits and bold building ideas of the era. Because hardly anyone else is around, you can wander these pages of history without hurry, listening to the desert breeze between your footsteps.

While the driver shifts gears between sites, watch rural Egypt unfold- patchwork fields, swaying palms, and villagers going about daily chores. If the clock permits, the group pauses for lunch at a friendly roadside eatery or spreads a simple picnic under the shade of acacia trees. This little-known circuit suits adventurers who want more than the headline attractions and seek the quieter, untold wonders of ancient Egypt.

Inclusion
  • Cairo Top Tours will meet and help you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
  • Throughout your trip to Cairo, you will receive strictly private transports in modern air-conditioned automobiles.
  • The admission prices for the aforementioned places are included.
  • Get free bottled water on your Cairo day excursion to the Lahun and Lisht Pyramids.
  • Shopping trips in Cairo are available upon request.
  • Taxes and service costs for Egypt day trips are also included.
  • Shopping Tours in Cairo.
Exclusion
  • Any extras not specified in our itinerary.
  • Tipping is not included in the trip fee.
  • Tour costs apply to Egypt's Christmas and Easter trips.

Your day kicks off with a pickup from your Cairo hotel, after which you drive south past lush Fayoum farms and sparkling salt lakes until the Lahun Pyramid comes into view. Built for Pharaoh Senusret II during the Middle Kingdom, the site has just reopened, and your guide leads you through its odd entrance sequence, shadowy inner rooms, and the remains of a workers' village, a rare glimpse of ancient building and everyday life. Because the surrounding desert is quiet and open, history lovers looking to escape crowded sites will find it an ideal stop.

From Lahun, you push on to the Lisht group, where the modest mounds of Pharaohs Amenemhat I and Senusret I loom above the dunes. Less polished than Giza, Lisht feels raw and real, its toppled blocks, scattered mastabas, and brooding shafts recalling a once-bustling burial town. Your guide outlines the site's place in Middle Kingdom rule, then you take a light snack while soaking in the scenery before starting the drive back to Cairo. The trip weaves together hands-on discovery, peaceful desert air, and a more personal link to Egypt's distant past.

Price

1 Person

$205 Per Person

2 - 3 Persons

$135 Per Person

4 - 6 Persons

$105 Per Person

7 - 10 Persons

$85 Per Person

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Anupy, a very talented architect, built a big and fancy place for King Senusert II a very long time ago.

Yes, private tours are available for visiting the Lahun Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Senusret II. Lahun is an archaeological site located in the Fayoum Oasis in Egypt, and it's home to the pyramid of the 12th Dynasty Pharaoh Senusret II. Since it's a less-visited site compared to the Giza Pyramids, private tours are a great option for those seeking a more personalized and in-depth experience.

Cairo Top Tours in Egypt offers customized and private tours to various archaeological sites, including Lahun. They can tailor the itinerary to your preferences and provide a knowledgeable guide to enhance your experience.

Because we believe in getting into places that larger tours cannot, our trips have a maximum group size of 12 persons. This way, we don't overcrowd the destination and you can enjoy a genuine experience while immersing yourself in the local culture. On rare instances, our most popular tours may have slightly more tourists, but that only means more friends to meet!

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