Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Saqqara and Memphis from Cairo

Your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to begin your fascinating day tour.

The Great Pyramids of Giza

Your adventure begins at Egypt’s most famous landmark—the Giza Pyramids Complex.

Visit:

Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)

The oldest and largest of the three pyramids, and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.

Highlights:

• Built around 2560 BC
• Originally stood at 146 meters
• The largest pyramid ever built in Egypt
• Optional entrance to the King’s burial chamber available

Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren)

The second-largest pyramid, famous for still retaining some of its original limestone casing near the top.

Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinus)

The smallest of the three royal pyramids, yet equally impressive.

Panoramic Viewpoint

Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for breathtaking photos of all three pyramids rising from the desert.

Optional camel ride available.

Great Sphinx & Valley Temple

Continue to visit:

• The Great Sphinx — Egypt’s legendary guardian with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s face
• Valley Temple of Khafre — one of the best-preserved mortuary temples of ancient Egypt

Lunch

Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Travel to Saqqara, home to the revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, considered the world’s first monumental stone structure.

Highlights:

• Built during the 3rd Dynasty
• Designed by the architect Imhotep
• One of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites

Memphis – Ancient Egypt’s First Capital

End your day at Memphis, the first capital of unified ancient Egypt.

Explore:

• Colossal statue of Ramses II
• The beautiful Alabaster Sphinx
• Open-air museum of ancient Memphis ruins

Return to Hotel

After your incredible historical journey, transfer back comfortably to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.