8-Hour Giza, Memphis and Saqqara Tour with Egyptologist Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the colossal Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza
• 02 Walk through the Valley Temple of Khafre at Giza Necropolis
• 03 Visit the Pyramid of Djoser, one of Egypt's oldest stone structures
• 04 See the statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in ancient Memphis

Peek into grand Egyptian history as you explore the colossal Giza Pyramids, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the magical Great Sphinx of Giza. Continue to Saqqara to witness the Pyramid of Djoser, one of the oldest stone structures in Egypt. Then head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, to inspect the statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Peek into grand Egyptian history as you explore the colossal Giza Pyramids, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the magical Great Sphinx of Giza.

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, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Ancient Memphis

• Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 A.M. and transfer to Giza Necropolis to behold the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
• After seeing the famous pyramids, explore the Valley Temple of Khafre. Here, you can also inspect the Great Sphinx of Giza. Then, get a chance to explore the pyramids from the inside or ride camels around the pyramids.
• Transfer to Saqqara to see the Pyramid of Djoser. Built during the 27th century BC, it is one of the oldest stone structures in Egypt.
• Then, head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can observe the statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
• Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Bottled water and snacks
• Transportation by private vehicle
• English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Entry inside the pyramids (requires an additional ticket)

Know before you go

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

• Flexibility to customize the itinerary to your own preferences.
• Ticket fees for the Great Pyramid: 22.50 $ P.P.
• Ticket fees for the Pyramid of Khafre: 7.50 $ P.P.
• Fee for the Solar Boat Museum: 7.50 $ P.P.
• 1-hour camel ride around the pyramids for 20 $.
• 30-minute camel ride for 10 $.
• 1-hour quad bike trip in the wide desert of the Giza Pyramids: 25 $.
• Pickup or drop-off from Cairo airport or a hotel near the airport: 10 $.
• Pickup and drop-off from Cairo airport or a hotel near the airport: 20 $.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.