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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Look at the world-famous Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza
• 02 Explore the famed Step Pyramid of Saqqara
• 03 Wander across the former capital of Egypt, Memphis
• 04 Look at the Colossal Statue of Ramses II
• 05 Go to the Papyrus Museum and the Museum of Fine Egyptian Perfumes

Sign up for an incredible excursion to explore the famous attractions of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis. See the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure in Giza, guarded by the Great Sphinx, then continue to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the oldest stone building in history. Complete your journey in the ancient capital of Memphis, home to the Colossal Statue of Ramses II, and visit the Papyrus Museum.

Next, visit the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, the oldest stone building in history.

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, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis Excursion

• A tour representative will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour at the Giza Pyramids.
• Discover the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza: the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, 148 m high; the second pyramid of King Khafre, 137 m high; and the third pyramid of King Menkaure, 68 m high.
• Then, enjoy lunch at a wonderful restaurant overlooking the pyramids of Giza.
• Next, visit the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, the oldest stone building in history. It was built by the architect Imhotep for King Djoser, founder of the Third Dynasty.
• Continue to Memphis, the first ancient Egyptian capital, to see the greatest statue of one of the greatest kings in the history of ancient Egypt, King Ramses II.
• Afterwards, proceed to the Papyrus Museum and the Museum of Fine Egyptian Perfumes.
• Later, return to your hotel to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
• Bottled water during your trip
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

At your hotel in Cairo or Giza

Tour start

Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.