8-Hour Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Tour with Ancient Egypt Highlights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the first pyramid ever built in history at Saqqara
• 02 Visit Memphis, the first capital of united Egypt founded by King Narmer
• 03 Marvel at the pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world
• 04 See the Great Sphinx and the smaller pyramids built for the queens

Embark on a fascinating journey through Egypt's celebrated past as you explore Saqqara, Memphis, and Giza in a single day. Visit Memphis, the first capital of united Egypt, discover Saqqara's Step Pyramid - the first pyramid ever built in history - and marvel at the pyramids of Giza, the only wonder of the ancient world still standing in excellent condition. Along the way, learn more about the country's remarkable ancient heritage.

Continue to Saqqara, the necropolis of the Old Kingdom, where you can visit the first pyramid ever built in history - the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, designed by his genius architect Imhotep.

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 Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Memphis, Saqqara, and the Giza Pyramids

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel and begin the tour.

• Start with a visit to Memphis, the first capital of united Egypt, founded by King Narmer around 3000 B.C.

• Continue to Saqqara, the necropolis of the Old Kingdom, where you can visit the first pyramid ever built in history - the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, designed by his genius architect Imhotep.

• Then head to the pyramids of Giza, the only wonder of the ancient world still standing in excellent condition. These pyramids were built during the 4th Dynasty, around 2600 B.C., for Kings Khufu, Khephren, and Menkaure.

• See the Sphinx along with some smaller pyramids built for the queens.

• Head back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking Cairo tour guide

• Transfers

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Tips

• Any other items not mentioned

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.