Private Guided Tour of Giza, Sakkara & Memphis from Cairo

Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshur Pyramids & El Khan Bazaar-Private Tour

Overview

Discover Cairo’s most iconic ancient wonders on a full-day Giza Pyramids private tour that blends world-famous monuments with Egypt’s earliest royal sites. In one easy-paced day, you will explore Giza, Sakkara, Memphis, Dahshur, and end with time to browse the legendary bazaar, with lunch included.

🗺️ What to Expect

This Giza Pyramids private tour is designed for travelers who want the biggest archaeological highlights near Cairo in a single, well-organized day. After convenient pickup from your Cairo hotel or Cairo airport, you will begin at the Giza Plateau for the classic pyramid views and the Sphinx, then continue south to the older necropolises where Egypt’s pyramid building evolved from the Step Pyramid to the distinctive Dahshur forms.

The day balances guided sightseeing with comfortable transitions, plus a local lunch break to recharge. You will finish in Islamic Cairo at Khan El Khalili, where the atmosphere shifts from ancient stone to lively lanes filled with traditional crafts and shopping, before your return transfer to your hotel or the airport.

✨ Highlights

• 🧱 Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
• 🦁 Visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, dating back to the time of Chephren
• 🏛️ Explore the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara, the world’s oldest major stone structure
• 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, included in your day
• 👑 Discover Memphis, Egypt’s first ancient capital, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx
• 📐 See the famous Bent Pyramid in Dahshur, part of an ancient royal necropolis
• 🛍️ Browse Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar, known for brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, and antiques

📍 Itinerary

Pickup, Sun Pyramids Tours guide pickup from Cairo airport/hotel

• Giza Plateau, visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
• Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, dating to the time of Chephren
• Sakkara, visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Zoser
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Memphis, founded by King Menes, see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis
• Dahshur, visit the pyramids of the ancient royal necropolis, including the Bent Pyramid
• Islamic Cairo, explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar

Drop-off, transfer back to Cairo international airport or your hotel

✅ What’s Included

• Private tour
• Pickup from Cairo airport or hotel
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Drop-off at Cairo international airport or your hotel

❌ Exclusions

• Any items not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration, 9 hours
• Difficulty, EASY
• Meeting point, pickup from Cairo airport or your Cairo hotel by Sun Pyramids Tours guide
• Drop-off, Cairo international airport or your hotel
• Logistics, this is a private day tour covering Giza, Sakkara, Memphis, Dahshur, and Khan El Khalili in one day
• Cancellation policy, not provided in the source content

🧭 Ready to Explore Cairo’s Ancient Giants?

Book your Giza Pyramids private tour to experience the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the earlier royal sites of Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur, then finish with the energy of Khan El Khalili. If you want a seamless way to see the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day, this private itinerary is built for you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1. How long is the tour and is it suitable for beginners?
A1. The tour lasts 9 hours and the difficulty is rated EASY. It is designed to be comfortable while covering multiple major sites in one day.

Q2. What places are visited during this Giza Pyramids private tour?
A2. This Giza Pyramids private tour includes the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, plus the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. You will also visit Sakkara, Memphis, Dahshur, and Khan El Khalili.

Q3. Is lunch included?
A3. Yes, lunch is included and is served at a local restaurant. It takes place after visiting Sakkara and before continuing to Memphis and Dahshur.

Q4. Where does pickup and drop-off take place?
A4. Your Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick you up from Cairo airport or your hotel. At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to Cairo international airport or your hotel.

Q5. Will I have time for shopping at Khan El Khalili?
A5. Yes, the itinerary includes a visit to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar, as the final stop. You can explore shops known for brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, and antiques.