Private Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
  • 02 Stand before the Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple area
  • 03 Discover King Zoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara
  • 04 See the Pyramid Texts and the tomb of Princess Idut
  • 05 Explore the ruins of King Teti’s pyramid
  • 06 Visit ancient Memphis and the Temple of Ptah
  • 07 View colossal statues, including Ramses II
  • 08 Travel with a professional Egyptologist guide in a private vehicle

Step into the world of the pharaohs on this private full-day journey through some of Egypt’s most iconic archaeological sites. Explore the Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure rise above the desert, and stand before the legendary Great Sphinx as your Egyptologist guide brings ancient history, rituals, and mysteries to life.

Continue to Saqqara to discover King Zoser’s Step Pyramid, the Pyramid Texts, the tomb of Princess Idut, and the remains of King Teti’s pyramid. In Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital, see the Temple of Ptah and colossal statues including the impressive statue of Ramses II. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water included, this tour offers a comfortable and enriching way to experience the wonders of ancient Egypt.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Walk among the legendary trio — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure. Your guide brings their history and mysteries to life.Explore the Valley Temple, Sphinx Temple, causeway, and mortuary temple — sacred spaces of ancient rituals.Guided visit to Khufu’s pyramid complex with detailed storytelling. (This can be merged with Step 1 if you prefer one Khufu entry, or kept separate to highlight both exterior exploration and guided interior visit.)Stand face‑to‑face with Egypt’s guardian statue. Hear captivating stories about its symbolism and unanswered riddles.Visit King Zoser’s Step Pyramid — the world’s first monumental stone building and a milestone in pyramid evolution.See the earliest religious inscriptions — the Pyramid Texts — carved to guide the king’s soul.Admire vivid carvings of daily life inside the beautifully decorated tomb of Princess Idut.Explore the ruins of King Teti’s pyramid, still echoing with history despite centuries of decay.Discover Egypt’s ancient capital. See the Temple of Ptah and colossal statues, including the impressive statue of Ramses II.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • (If selected the Option)
  • Camel (If selected the Option)

What's Not Included

Area Fees

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Your Egyptologist guide will hand you the entry ticket upon pickup. At each site (Giza, Saqqara, Memphis), simply present the ticket at the main gate for direct entry. Look for your guide holding a sign with your name in the hotel lobby or entrance.
  • Your Egyptologist guide will meet you in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance. Look for a guide holding a sign with your name. For airport pickups, the guide will meet you at the arrivals hall after customs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cairo..

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