Cairo Pyramids Day Trip: Giza, Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur

Cairo: Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshur Luxury adventure!

Overview

Experience a full-day Cairo pyramids tour that brings you face to face with Egypt’s most legendary sites, from Giza to Sakkara and beyond. In just 8 hours, this guided Cairo pyramids tour blends iconic monuments, ancient capitals, and a taste of local cuisine into one seamless adventure.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day is designed for easy pacing and maximum discovery, with hotel pickup and a guided flow between Egypt’s most important Old Kingdom landmarks. Start at Giza for the classic, awe-inspiring pyramid views, then move south to the earlier breakthroughs of pyramid building at Sakkara and Dahshur. Along the way, you will pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Memphis to connect the monuments with the story of Egypt’s first great capital. It is a history-rich Cairo pyramids tour with a comfortable, guided rhythm from start to finish.

✨ Highlights

• 🧭 Explore the legendary Giza Pyramids, including Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
• 🦁 Stand before the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple
• 🏛️ Discover the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure
• 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during your day of sightseeing
• 👑 Visit Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, and see the Statue of Ramses II
• 🪨 See the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis up close
• 📐 Finish at Dahshur pyramids, including the famous Bent pyramid

📍 Itinerary

• Hotel pickup in Cairo, meet your Sun Pyramids Tours guide
• Giza Plateau, visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
• Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple (dating back to the time of Chephren)
• Sakkara, visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser (3rd Dynasty, built for King Zoser)
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Memphis, founded by King Menes, see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx
• Dahshur, visit the Dahshur pyramids, including the Bent pyramid (built 2613 to 2589 BC)

✅ What’s Included

• Pickup from your hotel
• Guided tour with Sun Pyramids Tours guide
• Lunch at a local restaurant

❌ Exclusions

• Any items or services not mentioned as included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 8 hours
• Difficulty: EASY
• Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel in Cairo
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for site visits
• Notes: The itinerary follows the provided sequence and may involve multiple site stops across Cairo and surrounding areas
• Cancellation policy: Not provided in the source material

🚀 Ready to Explore Cairo’s Ancient Wonders?

Book your guided Cairo pyramids tour today and enjoy an unforgettable route through the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur pyramids, all in one expertly paced day.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is this tour and what is the difficulty level?
A: The tour lasts 8 hours and is rated EASY. It is designed as a comfortable, guided day with multiple stops across Cairo and nearby sites.

Q2: What sites are included in the Giza visit?
A: You will visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, plus the Great Sphinx. The itinerary also includes the Valley Temple.

Q3: Does this Cairo pyramids tour include Sakkara and the Step Pyramid?
A: Yes, the itinerary includes Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Zoser. It is described as the world’s oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Zoser.

Q4: What will I see in Memphis during the Cairo pyramids tour?
A: In Memphis, you will see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Memphis was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom.

Q5: Is lunch included?
A: Yes, lunch is included at a local restaurant. It is scheduled after the Sakkara visit in the provided itinerary.