Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Private Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara and Memphis

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Great Pyramids of Giza, a wonder of the ancient world
  • 02 Marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx, an iconic symbol of Egypt
  • 03 Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest major stone structure
  • 04 Explore Memphis, the first capital of Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Embark on an 8-hour private tour to some of Egypt's most iconic ancient sites. Explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, stand before the Great Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple at Giza. Continue to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, before discovering Memphis, the first capital of Egypt after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. This tour brings together the highlights of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis in a single day.

Next, see the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue of a mythical creature with a Pharaoh's head 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 No
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis

  • You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
  • Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt's oldest colossal stone building, built in 2630 BC for King Djoser.
  • Next, visit Memphis, the first capital after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt in 3100 BC, and witness the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II.
  • Then move on to visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
  • Next, see the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue of a mythical creature with a Pharaoh's head and a lion's body.
  • Explore the Valley Temple, a funerary complex with a mortuary temple and the Pyramids of Chefren.
  • Afterward, return to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Valley Temple

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Valley Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottle of water
  • Guidance with an Egyptologist tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sport shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Giza, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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