Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Pyramids and Memphis Tour with Saqqara Step Pyramid

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
02 Visit the Great Sphinx and enjoy panoramic views across the Giza Plateau
03 Discover the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the oldest pyramid in Egypt
04 Tour Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see the Colossi of Ramses II

Embark on a full-day adventure through ancient Egypt, visiting the iconic Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Explore the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, and enjoy panoramic views of the pyramids. Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid, the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Discover Memphis, the ancient capital, where you'll marvel at the Colossi of Ramses II and visit an open-air museum filled with fascinating exhibits.

Discover Memphis, the ancient capital, where you'll marvel at the Colossi of Ramses II and visit an open-air museum filled with fascinating exhibits.

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, Greek, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis

08:00 AM - Pick-up from your hotel

Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Cairo.

Visit the Giza Pyramids

Explore the Giza Pyramids, including the Cheops Pyramid (Great Pyramid), Chephren Pyramid, and Mykerinus Pyramid.
Learn about the fascinating history of these ancient wonders.

Visit the Great Sphinx

Proceed to the Great Sphinx, dating back to the time of Pharaoh Chephren.
Admire the size and grandeur of this iconic monument.

Visit the Valley Temple

Visit the Valley Temple, where mummification ceremonies took place.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Giza Pyramids from here.

Visit Saqqara Step Pyramid Complex

Continue to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid, the oldest pyramid in Egypt.
Explore the Step Pyramid complex and learn about its historical significance.

Visit Memphis

Continue your journey to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.
See the Colossi of King Ramses II, massive statues of the great pharaoh.

Visit the Sphinx and Open-Air Museum

End your tour with a visit to the Sphinx at Memphis.
Explore the Open-Air Museum, where you'll find many exhibits showcasing Egypt's ancient artifacts.

End of the Tour

After a day filled with history and exploration, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Driver service
Pick-up from and return to your hotel
Private English-speaking guide service
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Bottled water during your trip
Shopping time in the grand bazaars
All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping

What to bring

For girls, it is recommended to wear trousers for a camel ride.
Bring a hat for sun protection.
Wear sunglasses to shield your eyes from the sun.

Know before you go

If your tour includes airfare, an extra charge for the child rate may apply.
This tour is also available in Spanish and Arabic.
An additional charge of $10 per person applies for pick-up from either Heliopolis or 06th of October areas.

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