6-Hour Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Tour with Ancient Egyptian Icons

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the mighty Pyramids of Giza, including Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure
• 02 Marvel at the Great Sphinx, the legendary limestone figure with a lion's body and human head
• 03 Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt's earliest colossal pyramid
• 04 Discover Memphis, the ancient capital and cult center of the god Ptah
• 05 Admire the colossal statue of Rameses II in Memphis

Explore the west district of Giza Governorate and discover some of ancient Egypt's most iconic monuments on this exciting six-hour journey. Gaze in awe at the mighty Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest colossal pyramid in Egypt. The tour also takes you to Memphis, the ancient capital, where you can admire temples dedicated to Ptah and the colossal statue of Rameses II.

Gaze in awe at the mighty Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest colossal pyramid in Egypt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 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

Explore Giza Plateau, Saqqara, and Memphis

• Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and drive to the Giza Plateau.

• 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.

• Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the earliest colossal pyramid of Egypt dating back to the 27th century BCE.

• Visit Memphis, a city that served as the capital of Egypt until 2,200 BCE. The city was a cult center for the god Ptah, and you will find many temples and monuments dedicated to him. See the colossal statue of Rameses II.

• Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Egypt tour guide

• Air-conditioned private vehicle

• Local Egyptian lunch

• Main entrance fees

• Bottled mineral water

• Tourism police permission

• Tax

What's Not Included

• Accommodation

• Extra entry ticket to the Pyramids

• Extra entry ticket to the Solar Boat Museum

• Any other meals or beverages

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.