Egypt · Archaeology

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

8 Hours Round trip from Al Giza Desert Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus at Giza
02 Admire the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple
03 See Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara, one of Egypt's most important archaeological sites
04 Visit Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II
05 Discover Dahshur's ancient royal necropolis, including the famous Bent Pyramid

Discover some of Egypt's greatest ancient sites near Cairo in a single day, from the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Continue to Dahshur to see its remarkable pyramids, then visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt, with its impressive Statue of Ramses II and alabaster Sphinx. This tour brings together iconic monuments, royal necropolises, and the rich legacy of the Old Kingdom in one memorable journey.

Discover some of Egypt's greatest ancient sites near Cairo in a single day, from the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara.

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 Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur

Your Magic Life Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel for a great excursion to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, as well as the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren. You will also visit the Valley Temple.

Continue to the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara is one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Egypt. It was built during the 3rd Dynasty for King Zoser.

Then proceed for lunch at a local restaurant.

After that, transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was considered a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years and was the first capital of Egypt. Here, see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Then visit the Dahshur pyramids, an ancient royal necropolis located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo. These pyramids were built from 2613-2589 BC. The Bent Pyramid is the most famous of the pyramids in the area.

Indulge yourself in the beauty of Egypt and book this tour now.