Egypt · Archaeology

1-Day Giza Pyramids Tour with Sakkara and Ancient Memphis

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza
02 Admire the Sphinx and the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara
03 Explore Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt
04 See some of the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day

Don't miss the chance to discover the hidden secrets of Cairo on a full-day visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt. This tour brings together some of the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in a single day.

Explore the first capital of Egypt and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara and Memphis

Excursion to the Pyramids and Sphinx

You will be picked up from your hotel by a tour representative to enjoy a great excursion to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, along with the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren. This also includes a visit to the Valley Temple.

Visit to the Step Pyramid of Zoser

Continue to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first stone building in history and the oldest pyramid in the world. It consists of six stacked terraces, reaching a height of approximately 63 meters.

Lunch and Visit to Memphis

Proceed for lunch at a local restaurant. After that, transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes. It was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom and was considered a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years. Explore the first capital of Egypt and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.