Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis

8 Hours Round trip from Al Giza Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
  • 02 Visit Saqqara's Step Pyramid and ancient tombs
  • 03 See the colossal statue of Ramses II in Memphis
  • 04 Take in panoramic views of the pyramids and desert landscape

Explore the iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure at Giza, take in panoramic desert views, and visit the Great Sphinx for memorable photos. Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest stone structure in the world, and explore ancient tombs with vivid wall paintings. End in Memphis, Egypt's first capital, where you can marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and other significant artifacts from the ancient city.

End in Memphis, Egypt's first capital, where you can marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and other significant artifacts from the ancient city.

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 Giza, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis

  • Start your day early and meet your guide at your hotel. Drive to the Giza Pyramids, where you will see the three main pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Your guide will explain the history and significance of these ancient wonders. You can also go inside one of the pyramids for an additional fee, but be prepared for a narrow and steep climb.
  • Next, head to the Panoramic Point, where you can enjoy a stunning view of the pyramids and the desert landscape. This is a great spot for taking photos and admiring the scenery. You can also opt for a camel ride or a quad bike adventure for some extra fun.
  • After that, visit the Great Sphinx, the mythical creature with a lion's body and a human's head. The Sphinx is one of the oldest and largest statues in the world, and it guards the entrance to the pyramids. Take a selfie with the Sphinx and marvel at its mysterious expression.
  • Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Egypt is known for its ancient wonders, rich culture, and diverse beauty, and it is also a paradise for shoppers who want to bring home some of the world's finest and most unique products. Whether your tastes run to real Egyptian cotton, traditional oils and perfumes, gold and silver jewellery, papyrus art, or carpets, your shopper will help ensure your souvenirs become the perfect memory of your time in Egypt.
  • Then, drive to Saqqara, the ancient necropolis of Memphis, where you will see the oldest stone structure in the world, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Learn about the history and significance of this pyramid, designed by the genius architect Imhotep. After that, explore some of the tombs of the nobles and high officials who served the pharaohs. Admire colourful wall paintings and reliefs that depict scenes from their daily life, religious rituals, and afterlife beliefs.
  • End your tour in Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt. Visit the open-air museum that displays some of the remains of this ancient city. See the colossal statue of King Ramses II, one of the greatest rulers of Egypt, and the alabaster sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs. You can also see other statues, stelae, and fragments from different periods of Egyptian history.
  • Finally, return to your hotel.
Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Giza 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Cairo or Giza
  • Transportation by air-conditioned modern vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptology tour guide (choose your language)
  • One bottle of water for each participant
  • Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant
  • All services, taxes, fuel surcharge, parking, and landing fees

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to all sightseeing
  • Tipping (not obligatory)

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Al Giza.

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