Egypt · Archaeology

2-Day Cairo and Giza Tour with Memphis, Saqqara and Museum

2 Days Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
02 See the Statue of Ramses II in Memphis
03 Marvel at the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid
04 Witness the treasures and artefacts at the Egyptian Museum
05 Visit the famous Hanging Church in Cairo
06 Pay your respects at Ibn Tulun Mosque

Get an insight into the history of Egypt on this 2-day tour, starting from its oldest capital, Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, marvel at the famous Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, and ride a camel there. Next, explore the artefacts of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum, pay your respects at the Hanging Church, and climb the minaret of the Ibn Tulun Mosque.

Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, marvel at the famous Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, and ride a camel there.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Memphis, Saqqara and the Giza Pyramids

Get picked up from your accommodation by your tour guide in the morning and head to Memphis, the first capital ever established in Egypt in 3100 B.C., to see what still remains of the ancient capital.
Then, continue driving to Saqqara to visit the first pyramid in Egypt, the Step Pyramid.
After that, you are only minutes away from your dream of seeing the Great Pyramids in Giza. Climb to the entrance, explore it from inside, and don't forget to take beautiful pictures on a camel with the three Giza pyramids behind you.
Drive back to your accommodation to relax and get ready for another day and another adventure.

Day 02

Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church and Ibn Tulun Mosque

After breakfast, get picked up from the hotel by a private air-conditioned car to visit the Egyptian Museum and see the golden mask and the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Next, head to the Hanging Church.
Visit Ibn Tulun Mosque and enjoy an adventurous climb to the minaret.
Drive back to the hotel.