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Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Day Tour
Discover the fascinating story of ancient Egypt on a full-day tour to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide and traveling in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle, explore three remarkable sites that reveal the evolution of ancient Egyptian architecture and civilization. Begin at the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the iconic Great Sphinx. Continue to Saqqara to admire the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large-scale stone pyramid in Egypt and an important milestone in pyramid construction. Finish your journey in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can discover fascinating statues and monuments from one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
Included/Excluded
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks during lunch.
- Optional activities such as camel riding.
- Entrance tickets to additional areas not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping for the guide and driver.
- Any extras not listed under Included.
Tour Plan
1. Hotel Pickup
- Pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your Egyptologist guide.
- Begin your journey into the history of ancient Egypt.
2. Giza Pyramids
- Explore the magnificent Giza Plateau.
- Admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- See the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
- Visit the legendary Great Sphinx and learn about its fascinating history.
- Enjoy time for photographs from the panoramic viewpoints.
- Optional: Enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids at an additional cost.
3. Saqqara – Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Continue to the ancient necropolis of Saqqara.
- Discover the impressive Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the famous architect Imhotep.
- Learn how this revolutionary monument marked an important stage in the development of pyramid architecture.
- Explore the surrounding ancient tombs and monuments.
4. Memphis – Ancient Capital of Egypt
- Visit Memphis, the first capital of unified ancient Egypt.
- Discover the open-air museum and its impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
- See the enormous Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
- Learn about Memphis and its importance as a political, religious, and cultural center.
5. Return to Your Hotel
- After completing your sightseeing, relax during the comfortable drive back to your hotel.
- End your tour with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient pyramids, temples, and monuments.
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