Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Private Tour from Cairo with Memphis
Walk among the world's oldest stone monuments and trace the origins of ancient Egyptian civilization in a single unforgettable day.
This private full-day tour gives you direct access to the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara, two of Egypt's most significant archaeological zones, along with a visit to Memphis, the country's first recorded capital city. An Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout, providing historical context at every site. The tour is rated easy and is well suited for a wide range of travelers.
Starting with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, the day moves through three distinct historical periods. You will see the monumental architecture of the Old Kingdom at Giza, the even earlier Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara, and the ruins of Memphis where the story of unified Egypt began under King Menes.
The itinerary is structured to let you explore each site at a comfortable pace without rushing. Lunch at a local restaurant is included between the Saqqara and Memphis visits, giving you time to rest before the final stop of the day.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau.
See the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone statue combining a human head with a lion's body, attributed to the reign of King Chephren.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure, built around 2630 BC during the 3rd Dynasty.
Explore the Valley Temple at Giza, a well-preserved mortuary complex associated with the Pyramid of Chephren.
Walk through the ancient city of Memphis, Egypt's first capital, and view the colossal Statue of Ramses II.
Travel with a certified Egyptologist guide who provides in-depth commentary at every stop.
Enjoy private, door-to-door transport in an air-conditioned vehicle for the full duration of the tour.
Itinerary
Your Egyptologist guide meets you at your hotel lobby and transfers you to the first site in a private, air-conditioned van. The drive to Giza takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
You will visit the three main pyramids — Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus — on the Giza Plateau. The tour then continues to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, both located within the same complex and connected to the reign of Chephren.
The tour moves south to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid, commissioned for King Djoser around 2630 BC. This six-tiered structure is recognized as the world's oldest major stone monument and predates the Giza pyramids by roughly a century.
A lunch break is included at a local restaurant between Saqqara and Memphis. This gives you time to rest and refuel before the final stop of the day.
The tour concludes at Memphis, founded by King Menes and recognized as the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom for more than 3,000 years. The highlight here is the colossal limestone Statue of Ramses II displayed in the open-air museum.
After the Memphis visit, your driver returns you directly to your hotel in Cairo. The full tour lasts approximately 8 hours from pickup to drop-off.
What Is Included
Included
- Private Egyptologist guide for the full day
- Round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramid complex
- Entrance fees to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid
- Entrance fees to the Memphis open-air museum
- Valley Temple visit at Giza
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Not Included
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid (optional, at extra cost)
- Camel or horse rides at Giza (optional, at extra cost)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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