Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza Pyramids Tour with Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
  • 02 Explore the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser at the Sakkara archaeological site
  • 03 Visit the Bent and Red Pyramids in the desert necropolis of Dahshur
  • 04 View the colossal statue of King Ramses and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis

Explore Egypt's top ancient landmarks on a full-day tour with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, with an optional camel ride at Giza. Discover the evolution of pyramid construction at Saqqara, including the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, then continue to Dahshur to explore the Bent and Red Pyramids. The tour also includes Memphis, where you will see the colossal statue of King Ramses and the Alabaster Sphinx, along with a local lunch.

Marvel at the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple, part of the same ancient complex.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis

  • Discover some of Egypt's most impressive ancient sites on this full-day tour. With an Egyptologist guide, visit the pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, and enjoy a camel ride as an option.
  • Then explore the evolution of the pyramid at Sakkara before visiting Memphis to view the massive statue of King Ramses and the Alabaster Sphinx. Enjoy lunch at a nice local restaurant.
  • Cover all the most iconic attractions in a short visit - perfect for first-timers.
  • See Egypt's top sights, including the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, and Memphis City.
  • Settle back and relax with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Stay fueled with a light local lunch of falafel or koshary.
  • Learn how the pyramids were built.
  • After breakfast, start your day with your friendly guide and head to the Giza Plateau. When you arrive, your Egyptologist guide will introduce you to the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Marvel at the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple, part of the same ancient complex.
  • Learn about the burial rites of the pharaohs. The next stop on the tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at the fascinating Saqqara archaeological site. Built around 2630 BC, this special pyramid is the world's oldest central stone structure.
  • Continue your tour by exploring the Bent and Red Pyramids and the desert necropolis of Dahshur. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx of Giza, Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx of Giza, Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 5 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
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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