Egypt · Monuments

7-Hour Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Tour with Pyramids and Sphinx

7 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure at Giza
02 Marvel at the Great Sphinx, the legendary limestone figure with a lion's body
03 Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt's earliest colossal pyramid in Saqqara
04 See the Valley Temple, used for the purification and mummification of the king's mummy
05 Discover Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, and admire the huge statue of King Ramses II

Explore some of ancient Egypt's most iconic sites on this 7-hour journey through Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis. Marvel at the mighty pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, and see the huge statue of King Ramses II in Memphis. This tour combines legendary monuments, early pyramid architecture, and the remains of one of Egypt's oldest capitals in a single day.

Continue to the Great Sphinx, a limestone sculpture of a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human being.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 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

Day 01

Explore Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo and travel to Giza.
Make your way to Giza and see the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure.
Continue to the Great Sphinx, a limestone sculpture of a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human being.
See the Valley Temple, which was used for the purification and mummification of the king's mummy before its burial inside the pyramid.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the earliest colossal pyramid of Egypt dating back to the 27th century BCE. Also visit the other magnificent painted tombs, small pyramids, the Museum of Imhotep, and the King Unas pyramids nearby.
Visit Memphis, a city that served as the capital of Egypt until 2,200 BCE, and see the huge statue of King Ramses II.
Return to your accommodation in Cairo.