1-Day Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara and Memphis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the pyramids of the Giza Plateau
• 02 See the Great Sphinx, considered the guardian of the necropolis
• 03 Admire the unique construction of the Step Pyramid of Djoser
• 04 Visit Memphis, the first capital of united ancient Egypt

Embark on a journey to see and learn about the rich pharaonic cities of Egypt - Cairo, Memphis, and Saqqara. See the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Great Sphinx in Giza. Admire the remarkable construction of the Step Pyramid of Djoser and explore the open-air museum in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.

Additionally, there is the Great Sphinx, which has the body of a lion and the head of a human.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis Discovery

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and begin your tour.
• Visit the Giza Necropolis, where you will find many pyramids and tombs dating back to the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The most famous attractions are the pyramids of Cheops, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Chefren, and Mecyrinos. Also see the Valley Temple of King Chefren. Additionally, there is the Great Sphinx, which has the body of a lion and the head of a human. According to Pharaonic beliefs, it guards this great necropolis.
• Go to the Papyrus Museum for shopping. You will also be able to enjoy a horse or camel ride. This is an optional activity that costs an extra fee of 20$ per person.
• Move to Saqqara to discover the Complex of King Djoser, dating back to the 3rd Dynasty. This complex is considered the first complete stone construction in ancient Egypt, and it contains the first pyramid in ancient Egyptian civilization, the Step Pyramid.
• Continue to Memphis, the first capital of united ancient Egypt. King Narmer founded it in 3100 BC. You will also enjoy visiting the Memphis Museum.
• Return to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Licensed English-speaking tour guide
• Pick-up service and transfer back to the hotel
• Tour permission
• Bottled water and snacks
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for transportation
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Any optional tours and activities
• Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.