Private Full-Day Tour of Great Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a private journey through ancient Egypt with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide.

Begin at the Giza Pyramids and discover the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Enjoy skip-the-line assistance, visit the best viewpoints, and take unforgettable photos while learning about their fascinating history and construction.

Continue to the Great Sphinx and hear the stories behind this legendary monument. Then explore Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see its impressive monuments, including the colossal statue of Ramses II.

Finish at Saqqara to discover the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of Egypt's earliest stone pyramids.

Highlights:

• Private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional Egyptologist guide
• Skip-the-line assistance
• Pyramid viewpoints and photo opportunities
• Giza, Memphis and Saqqara in one day

Options

All inclusive & Spanish Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist spanish speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & German Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist german speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & Italian Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist italian speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & English Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist english speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & Driver only

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

What's included

  • ✔️ Entrance Tickets Included
  • ✔️ Egyptologist tour guide
  • ✔️ Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • ✔️ Lunch Included
  • ✔️ Private Pickup & Drop-Off
  • ❌ Any extra not mentioned
  • ❌ Tipping

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up by our tour guide from your hotel at your requested pickup time. Start your full-day tour by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  2. Great Sphinx
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then visit The Great Sphinx of Giza. It is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau.
  3. Memphis and Sakkara
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Next continue the trip by visiting Memphis or Menefer. It was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw. Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina, 20 km south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.
  4. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    1h · Admission ticket included
    End the trip by visiting The Pyramid of Djoser, or Step Pyramid. It is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser.
  5. Mastaba of Ti
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette.[1]

    The mastaba contains two serdabs.[2] The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

    Ti (also spelled Ty) was a senior official and royal architect in the Fifth Dynasty who served under several kings.[3] He oversaw the sun temples of Neferirkare and Niuserre.[4] His wife was Neferhetepes.
  6. Pyramid of Unas
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs "Beautiful are the places of Unas") is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king's afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas's pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers, through to the end of the Old Kingdom, and into the Middle Kingdom through the Coffin Texts that form the basis of the Book of the Dead.
  7. Pyramid of Teti
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    The Pyramid of Teti, located in Saqqara, Egypt, is a captivating ancient structure built as the final resting place for Pharaoh Teti. Standing as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of the Old Kingdom, this pyramid attracts visitors from around the world with its impressive size and historical significance. Explore the chambers and corridors of this pyramid to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic landmark.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our tour guide will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel holding a sign with our company name on it.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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