Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Tour with Egyptologist Guide

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids with an experienced Egyptologist guide
02 Visit the majestic Sphinx and the Mummification Temple
03 Discover ancient craftsmanship at the Papyrus Institute
04 Journey to Saqqara to see the remarkable Step Pyramid

Interested in learning how the pyramids were built, their history, and the development of tomb shapes during the pharaonic period? Spend a full day exploring the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Saqqara area, and the Memphis Museum as you journey back into ancient Egyptian history.

Papyrus is the oldest paper invented in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis Museum

Meet at 08:30 am and drive to the Giza Pyramids.
Visit the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau - Cheops, Khephren, and Mycrenus - with your Egyptologist guide.
Explore the Solar Boat Museum (optional).
See the Sphinx and the Mummification Temple.
Proceed to the Papyrus Institute. Papyrus is the oldest paper invented in the world.
Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid and one of the nobles' tombs.
Break for lunch (optional).
Head to the Memphis Museum.