Pyramids Full Day Tour: Giza, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur
A single day through four millennia of ancient Egyptian civilization — from the Great Pyramid to the Bent Pyramid.
This Pyramids Full Day Tour brings together the most significant ancient sites around Cairo into one carefully sequenced itinerary, covering Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur without rushing any stop.
A licensed guide from Sun Pyramids Tours collects guests directly from their hotel, eliminating the need for independent navigation across a spread of sites that would otherwise require significant logistical planning. The route is designed to move efficiently between locations while allowing genuine time at each monument.
From the iconic plateau at Giza to the quieter royal necropolis at Dahshur, the day provides context and perspective that transforms a collection of stone structures into a coherent story of dynastic ambition spanning more than two thousand years.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau, three of the ancient world's most studied architectural achievements.
Examine the Great Sphinx and the adjacent Valley Temple, both dating to the reign of Chephren during the Old Kingdom period.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure, constructed in the 3rd Dynasty for King Zoser.
Explore the ancient city of Memphis, founded by King Menes and Egypt's first capital, which served as a center of rule and culture for over 3,000 years.
See the colossal Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, two of the most celebrated artifacts from the ancient capital.
Discover the Dahshur necropolis, home to the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, built between 2613 and 2589 BC approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo.
Enjoy a included lunch break at a local restaurant, giving guests a moment to rest between the morning and afternoon segments of the day.
Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your Cairo hotel and transfers you directly to the Giza Plateau. You visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren.
The route continues to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, a 3rd Dynasty structure widely recognized as the world's oldest large-scale stone monument. The surrounding funerary complex adds further context to this early period of Egyptian architecture.
A midday break at a local restaurant provides time to rest and eat before the afternoon segment of the tour begins.
The group transfers to Memphis, the city founded by King Menes and Egypt's administrative center throughout the Old Kingdom. Key artifacts here include the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
The final stop is the Dahshur necropolis, located roughly 40 kilometers south of Cairo. The Bent Pyramid, along with the Red Pyramid nearby, represents a critical transitional stage in pyramid construction from the 4th Dynasty. Your guide returns you to your hotel following the visit.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water during the tour
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Entry inside the pyramids (optional extra)
- Camel or horse rides (optional extra)
- Travel insurance
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