Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Memphis, Saqqara and Giza Pyramids Tour with Dahshur

8 Hours Round trip from Al Giza Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the iconic Giza pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure with the Great Sphinx
  • 02 Marvel at the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, designed by Imhotep
  • 03 Visit Memphis, the first pharaonic capital of Egypt, and its open-air museum
  • 04 Discover Dahshur's Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, built by King Snefru
  • 05 Enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids and see the Valley Temple

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Memphis, Dahshur, Giza, and Saqqara on this 8-hour private tour. Visit the Giza pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx, and marvel at the Red Pyramid in Dahshur. Discover the Teti Pyramid and the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser in Saqqara, then walk through Memphis, the first pharaonic capital of Egypt.

Drive to Saqqara, the City of the Dead, famous for the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep, the first architect in history.

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 Not applicable
Cities Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur, and the Giza Pyramids

  • Drive to Saqqara, the City of the Dead, famous for the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep, the first architect in history.

  • Visit the beautiful tomb of Kagemni and see the ancient hieroglyphs inside the Pyramid of Teti.

  • Proceed to Memphis, the ancient capital of Old Egypt, to see some of its ruins and visit its open-air museum, where you will see the colossal statue of King Ramses II and the huge alabaster sphinx.

  • Continue to Dahshur to visit the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, built by King Snefru, the founder of the Fourth Dynasty and the father of King Cheops.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Travel to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.

  • Enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids and explore the Wishing Well, Valley Temple, and the Sphinx.

End of the tour.

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Step Pyramid of Djoser, Bent Pyramid

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Giza, Step Pyramid of Djoser, Bent Pyramid

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Giza Desert 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Private car

  • Snacks

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Al Giza Desert.

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