8-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara and Memphis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the three Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
• 02 Discover the Pyramid of King Djoser and ancient tombs at Saqqara
• 03 Enjoy a traditional lunch at a top-rated local restaurant
• 04 Visit Memphis to see the alabaster Sphinx and King Ramses II statue

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on this private 8-hour tour through some of Cairo's most iconic archaeological sites. Explore the three Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then continue to Saqqara to see the Pyramid of King Djoser, the first pyramid ever built, along with ancient tombs adorned with intricate art and inscriptions. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will admire the alabaster Sphinx and the colossal statue of King Ramses II. Experience Egypt's rich history in a single day.

Explore the Valley Temple and admire the majestic Great Sphinx.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis Discovery

• Begin your tour with hotel pick-up and travel to the three Giza Pyramids: the largest pyramid of King Khufu, the pyramid of Chepren, and the smaller pyramid of Menkuris.
• Explore the Valley Temple and admire the majestic Great Sphinx.
• Continue to the Saqqara site to see the Pyramid of King Djoser, the first pyramid ever built, and visit the tombs of ancient kings adorned with intricate art and inscriptions.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, to see the second Sphinx carved from alabaster stone and the colossal statue of King Ramses II.
• Conclude the tour with a transfer back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Your tour transfers will be done by a private, air-conditioned car.
• Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
• A private certified tour guide to accompany you during your tour.
• Tickets to enter the mentioned sites in your tour itinerary.
• A free bottle of water and a soft drink.
• Lunch at one of the top-rated local restaurants.
• Shopping in certified shops to get the best souvenirs.
• All taxes and charges are included.

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned.
• Tipping.
• Tickets to enter the pyramids from the inside.
• Drinks during your meal.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.