Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara and Ancient Memphis

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx
  • 02 Visit the Valley Temple, where priests mummified King Chephren
  • 03 Discover the historic Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Saqqara
  • 04 See the colossal statue of Ramses II in ancient Memphis

Embark on a full-day tour from Cairo to explore some of ancient Egypt's most iconic sites. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos - along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, then continue to Saqqara to see the historic Step Pyramid of King Zoser. End your journey in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Along the way, learn about the treasures of the ancient world with your guide and enjoy lunch.

It is also the same place where you can enjoy a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian that stands beside the huge funerary complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages Arabic, Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Ancient Memphis

  • Start at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to begin your full-day tour.

  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos.

  • Explore the Valley Temple, where the priests mummified the body of King Chephren, owner of the second pyramid on the Giza Plateau. It is also the same place where you can enjoy a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian that stands beside the huge funerary complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren.

  • There is a possibility of entering one of the pyramids from the inside, riding a camel around the Giza pyramids, or riding a quad bike in the wide desert. However, all of these activities can be added during the booking process and require additional fees.

  • Afterwards, continue to Saqqara, located only 27 km southwest of Cairo.

  • Visit the Step Pyramid, built for King Zoser. It is considered an important part of the process of pyramid evolution, which developed from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.

  • Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.

  • Explore the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. This city dates back to 3100 B.C.

  • At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, the Sphinx, Step Pyramid of King Zoser, colossal statue of Ramses II

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, the Sphinx, Step Pyramid of King Zoser, colossal statue of Ramses II

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

  • Ticket for the areas only
  • Air-conditioned coach
  • Lunch
  • Qualified Egyptologist

What's Not Included

  • Additional ticket for entering a pyramid or a tomb (extra fees apply)
  • Drinks

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat

Know before you go

  • Possibilities of visiting inside any of the pyramids or riding a camel, but it would be subject to an extra charge, which can be added during the booking process.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, 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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