Overview

Step back into the golden age of ancient Egypt on this private day tour. Visit the world-famous Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and the surrounding monuments. Continue to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest large-scale stone structure ever built. End the day at Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where impressive statues and artifacts still testify to its glorious past. Travel in comfort with your private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport.

Location: Cairo – Giza, Saqqara and Memphis
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Availability: Daily departures
Type: Private guided tour

Highlights

Visit the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Explore Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see the colossal statue of Ramses II.
Discover the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, a revolutionary architectural masterpiece.
See the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur, showcasing the evolution of pyramid construction.
Travel in comfort with private transportation and learn from an experienced Egyptologist guide.

Stop 01 :

Hotel Pickup in Cairo or Giza (Morning)

Your Egyptologist guide and private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby. After a short introduction, board your modern air-conditioned vehicle and set off for the day.

Stop 02 :

Giza Plateau (Approx. 2–3 hours)

Arrive at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the iconic Sphinx. Your guide will take you through the history of pyramid building, pointing out unique architectural features and explaining the funerary rituals of the ancient kings. You’ll have time to enter one of the pyramids (optional, ticket not included), visit the Valley Temple, and take photos from panoramic viewpoints.

Stop 03 :

Saqqara (Approx. 2 hours)

Continue south to Saqqara, the vast necropolis of Memphis. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first pyramid, built more than 4,600 years ago. Your guide will show you the surrounding complex, including mastaba tombs with beautifully carved reliefs, hieroglyphics, and scenes of daily life. If time permits, you may also enter one of the richly decorated tombs of nobles.

Stop 04 :

Lunch Break

Enjoy an optional traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant

Stop 05 :

Memphis (Approx. 1 hour)

End your journey at Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital. Visit the open-air museum where the colossal statue of Ramses II lies and see the alabaster sphinx along with other statues and fragments that reveal Memphis’s past glory.

Stop 06 :

Return to Hotel

Relax in your private vehicle as you are transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza in the late afternoon.