Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis All-Inclusive Private Guided Tour
A complete journey through Egypt's most iconic ancient sites, from the world's oldest pyramid to the last wonder of the ancient world.
This fully private Giza Pyramids Saqqara Memphis tour covers three of Egypt's most significant archaeological destinations in a single well-organized day, with door-to-door transfers, a licensed Egyptologist guide, lunch, entry tickets, and a camel ride all included.
The itinerary is designed to follow the chronological development of Egyptian civilization, beginning at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara before moving through the open-air ruins of Memphis and arriving at the iconic plateau of Giza. Every logistical detail is handled so travelers can focus entirely on the experience.
The tour operates with modern, air-conditioned private vehicles and flexible pickup times to suit different schedules. Dietary requirements including vegan and vegetarian preferences are accommodated at the included lunch stop near the Giza plateau.
Tour Highlights
Visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest pyramid in Egypt at approximately 4,700 years old.
Explore the Pyramid of King Unas, whose interior walls are inscribed with some of the earliest known hieroglyphic texts in history.
Walk through Memphis open-air museum to see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the New Kingdom sphinx attributed to Queen Hatshepsut.
Take in the Western Side Panorama at Giza where all three Great Pyramids appear together in a single view, ideal for photography.
Enjoy a 30-minute camel ride along the Giza plateau with the pyramids as your backdrop.
The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, built with limestone and red granite, are visited at the end of the Giza segment.
A licensed Egyptologist guide leads the entire tour, providing historical context and answering questions throughout the day.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby or chosen location at the time selected during booking. The group transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle directly to the Saqqara necropolis, located south of Cairo.
The visit begins at the Step Pyramid Complex of King Djoser, constructed around 2650 BCE and considered the first pyramid ever built in Egypt. The tour also includes the Pyramid of King Unas, notable for its hieroglyphic inscriptions, and decorated Old Kingdom tombs featuring scenes of daily and ceremonial life dating back 4,500 years. Entry to the interior of the Step Pyramid requires a separate optional ticket purchased on site.
A short drive leads to the ancient capital of Memphis, where an open-air museum preserves ruins of the Temple of Ptah alongside a colossal limestone statue of Ramses II. The site also contains one of the largest sphinxes from the New Kingdom period, widely associated with the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
The group travels north to Giza for lunch at a local restaurant, with vegan and vegetarian options available. An optional stop at a papyrus institute offers the chance to observe traditional paper-making techniques and write names in ancient Egyptian script, making it a particularly engaging stop for younger visitors.
The Giza segment covers the exterior of the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Khafre, followed by a drive to the Western Side Panorama for an unobstructed view of all three pyramids. A 30-minute camel ride departs from this location. Entering any pyramid at Giza requires an additional ticket purchased on site.
The final site visit takes in the Valley Temple, a well-preserved structure of limestone and red granite adjacent to the Great Sphinx of Giza. After exploring the sphinx area, the vehicle returns guests directly to their hotel or designated drop-off point.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private modern air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
- Basic entry tickets for Saqqara, Memphis and Giza plateau
- Lunch at a local restaurant near Giza
- One soft drink and one bottle of water per person
- 30-minute camel ride at the Giza panorama viewpoint
Not Included
- Entry to the interior of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara (optional, extra cost)
- Entry to any pyramid interior at Giza (optional, extra cost)
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal purchases at the papyrus institute or other stops
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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