Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshur & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
One full day across five of the most significant ancient sites near Cairo, with lunch and a private guide included.
This private full-day tour takes you through the core of ancient Egypt day tour from Cairo, combining the iconic Giza Plateau, the step pyramid complex at Sakkara, the royal necropolis at Dahshur, the open-air museum of Memphis, and the historic Khan El Khalili bazaar in a single, well-paced itinerary.
Your private guide and dedicated vehicle collect you directly from your Cairo airport or hotel, removing any need for shared transfers or fixed group schedules. Lunch at a local restaurant is built into the day, giving you a natural break between the ancient sites and the afternoon visits.
The route is designed to follow a logical geographic path south of Cairo before returning north through Islamic Cairo, reducing backtracking and maximising time at each location. The difficulty level is rated easy, making this itinerary suitable for a wide range of travellers.
Tour Highlights
Stand at the base of the three Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau.
Visit the Great Sphinx and the adjacent Valley Temple, both dating to the reign of Chephren.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara, the world's oldest major stone structure, built during the 3rd Dynasty.
Discover Memphis, the first capital of Egypt and a center of political and cultural life for over 3,000 years.
See the Bent Pyramid and surrounding royal necropolis at Dahshur, constructed between 2613 and 2589 BC.
Walk through Khan El Khalili, Cairo's legendary old bazaar, known for brassware, silver, gold, perfumes, and antiques.
Enjoy a included lunch at a local restaurant mid-tour, with private door-to-door transfers throughout the day.
Itinerary
Your guide picks you up from your Cairo airport or hotel and transfers you to the Giza Plateau. You visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then proceed to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Drive south to the Sakkara necropolis to see the Step Pyramid, built for King Zoser during the 3rd Dynasty and recognised as the world's oldest major stone structure. The surrounding funerary complex adds important architectural context to the visit.
A break for lunch is included at a local restaurant, providing time to rest before the afternoon visits.
Visit the open-air museum of Memphis, founded by King Menes as the first capital of unified Egypt. Highlights include the colossal Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Continue to Dahshur, approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo, to explore an ancient royal necropolis containing pyramids built between 2613 and 2589 BC. The Bent Pyramid is the most notable structure in the complex.
The tour concludes in Islamic Cairo with a visit to Khan El Khalili, one of the oldest and most atmospheric bazaars in the Middle East. The market is well known for copper, brassware, perfumes, leather goods, gold, silver, and antiques. Your vehicle then returns you to your hotel or the Cairo international airport.
What Is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Licensed private tour guide throughout the day
- Hotel or Cairo airport pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- All transfers between sites
Not Included
- Entry tickets to the Giza Pyramids complex
- Entry tickets to Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur
- Optional interior access to pyramids (additional fee)
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and beverages
Important Information
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