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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take a three-hour walk around the 3 Pyramids of Giza dating back to the Old Kingdom
• 02 Witness the grand statue of the Sphinx, a mythical creature with a king's face and lion's body
• 03 See the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the reliefs showing ancient Egyptians' daily life
• 04 Explore Memphis, the ancient first capital of Egypt, and see the statue of King Ramses II

Join this heritage tour to discover some of Egypt's major highlights, including the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Pyramid of Djoser, considered a significant turning point in royal burials. Explore Memphis, the ancient first capital of Egypt, and stroll through the markets to learn about papyrus, an important part of ancient writing.

It has a king's human face and a lion's body.

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, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel and begin the journey to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
• Walk for 3 hours and enjoy a panorama that will be forever engraved in your memory while visiting the 3 Pyramids of Giza, dating back to the Old Kingdom (4th dynasty).
• Visit one of the most popular statues, the Sphinx, the biggest statue carved from a single piece of rock by King Chephren. It has a king's human face and a lion's body. You will also have the chance to explore the inside of one of the pyramids to see how the pyramids look from within (not included - additional fees). Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Proceed to Sakkara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and witness the reliefs of the ancient Egyptians' daily life inside the tomb of a senior dignitary.
• Head to Memphis, one of the ancient and first capitals of Egypt, to see one of the biggest statues of King Ramses II, an alabaster sphinx, and more statues.
• Shop at some of the most popular stores to see Egyptian products such as papyrus and souvenirs.
• Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
• Pick-up and return services from your hotel or airport
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees to all sites indicated in the itinerary
• One bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Giza
• Lunch at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses
• Entrance inside the pyramid rooms
• Optional activities
• Any service not mentioned in the itinerary
• Guide and driver gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Giza Plateau, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt

Tour start

Giza Plateau, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.