8-Hour Private Pyramids Tour from Luxor with Sakkara and Memphis

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos
• 02 Capture memorable photos beside the enigmatic Sphinx
• 03 Explore Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser
• 04 Discover an important stage in the evolution of pyramid construction
• 05 Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt

Embark on an 8-hour journey from Luxor to Cairo to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Get up close to the Sphinx for a memorable photo opportunity, then continue to Sakkara to admire the Step Pyramid commissioned by King Zoser, an important milestone in the evolution of pyramid construction. The tour concludes with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.

The highlight of this part of the tour is getting up close to the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion's body and the head of King Chephren.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Journey from Luxor to the Pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis

• Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
• You will then be transferred to Luxor International Airport for your flight to Cairo.
• Start your tour by visiting the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos.
• The highlight of this part of the tour is getting up close to the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion's body and the head of King Chephren.
• Admire this impressive statue and take memorable photos beside it.
• You will then travel to Sakkara, located 27 km from Cairo.
• The highlight here is the Step Pyramid.
• Built for King Zoser, it is considered an important part of the evolution of pyramid construction.
• Finally, continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt.
• Not the home of Elvis, of course, but one of the most important cities of ancient Egypt.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Expert tour guide (Egyptologist)
• Pick-up and drop-off transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottles of water
• Taxes and services
• Lunch at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

• Main entry fees for the Pyramids area, Memphis, and Sakkara
• Tipping (not obligatory)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.