1-Day Saqqara, Memphis and Giza Plateau Tour with Djoser Pyramid

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the unique Step Pyramid of King Djoser in Saqqara
• 02 See Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt
• 03 Admire the pyramids of the Giza complex
• 04 Marvel at the pharaonic sculpture of the Great Sphinx

Explore three of Egypt's most iconic ancient sites in one day, from Saqqara's extensive necropolis and the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Continue to the Giza Plateau to admire the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, and marvel at the pharaonic sculpture of the Great Sphinx.

See the Great Sphinx, the largest carved piece in the Giza complex.

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 No

Cities Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saqqara, Memphis and the Giza Plateau

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel, and head to Saqqara to see the funerary complex of King Djoser.
• Visit Memphis to see the monuments in the open-air museum.
• Stop for lunch (optional).
• Continue to the Giza Plateau to see the mysterious and largest pyramid of King Cheops.
• See the Great Sphinx, the largest carved piece in the Giza complex.
• Return to your stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned van/sedan
• English- or Arabic-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for the sites
• Lunch
• Tipping
• Camel or carriage riding

What to bring

• Egyptian money for the tickets
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Water

Know before you go

• If you are a student, you will pay half the ticket fees, but you should have the ISC (International Student Card).
• If you have any Arabic nationality, you will pay the same ticket price as Egyptian people, but you should have a passport of Arabic nationality with you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Giza, El Omraniya, Egypt

Tour start

Giza Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.