Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Tour with Egyptologist Guide

8 Hours Round trip from Al Haram Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the city's most prominent pyramids
02 Explore the Great Sphinx of Giza and its historic connection to Chephren
03 Discover the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure
04 See the 3,200-year-old Statue of Ramses II in ancient Memphis
05 View the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis near the remains of Egypt's first capital

Visit some of Egypt's most iconic ancient sites in one day, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and the ancient capital of Memphis. See the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx while learning more about Egypt's grand empire and Old Kingdom history. This 8-hour excursion combines archaeology, culture, and some of the country's most remarkable monuments.

Continue to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Giza, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Ancient Memphis

Get picked up from your hotel by an Egyptologist representative for a great excursion to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates back to the time of Chephren, as well as the Valley Temple.
Continue to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterwards, transfer to Memphis, founded by King Menes. It was the first capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom and was considered a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years.
In Memphis, see the Statue of Ramses II, discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of Ptah near Memphis.
Explore the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, a stone sphinx near the remains of Memphis.