Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Full-Day Tour

5.0 (34 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the complete story of ancient Egyptian civilization in one private full-day experience, from the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the ancient capital of Memphis and the remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.

Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, enjoy a panoramic view of the Giza Plateau, and visit the legendary Great Sphinx. Continue to Saqqara to admire the groundbreaking Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of Egypt’s earliest monumental stone structures.

The journey continues to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you can see the impressive Colossus of Ramses II, Memphis Museum, and the famous Alabaster Sphinx.

With private transportation and a professional Egyptologist guide, this carefully designed tour combines Egypt’s most iconic monuments with lesser-known ancient treasures, giving you a deeper understanding of how Egyptian civilization developed over thousands of years.

Options

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Car+Guide+Entry Fees

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Guide+Entry Fees+Lunch+Camel

All inclusive : All inclusive Tour+Guide+Entry Fees+Lunch+Camel Ride 30 min
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Tour+Guide+ Entry Fees+Lunch

Tour+Guide+Entry Fees+Lunch: Tour+Guide+Entry Fees+Lunch
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What's included

  • Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation in Cairo &Giza
  • Expert Private Tour Guide
  • Entry fees(If you picked up the option)
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch&Camel Ride at Giza pyramids(If you pick up the option)
  • Out-of-Range Pickup: +$15 per person for Airport,Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City & Heliopolis.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Pick Up from Requested Location by Gem Explore Egyptologist to start your Journey across Cairo. The Tour will start by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza and visit the panorama area where you can enjoy amazing short camel ride then you will visit the Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre, where is the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. Time spent in each place is flexible according to the customers.
  2. The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    1h
    Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.(Please note that entering the pyramid from inside require special ticket , Guide will be happy to assist).
  3. Pyramid Complex of Khafre
    30m
    The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
  4. Pyramid of Menkaure
    Pass by
    The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
  5. Panoramic View of the Pyramids
    30m
    Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 9 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view and opportunity to enjoy amazing camel ride for 30 min !!
  6. Great Sphinx
    30m
    With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our guide, They are expert photographers also.
  7. Saqqara
    1h
    After lunch you will start amazing Journey through the villages to one of the most important archeological sight in Egypt sakkara to see the oldest pyramid ever built in our planet and the tombs around , possibility to enter some pyramids for free ,Please note that entering Saqqara pyramid from inside and the new Sothern tomb of king zoser require special ticket).
  8. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    1h 30m
    The oldest stone structure in the entire world is the step pyramid of king Djoser dates back to 2670 BC ,The pyramid is a part from huge complex (Colonnaded Entrance -Sed Festival complex- Enclosure wall , North and south Pavilions ,Southern Tomb and thousand of tombs around ) With your advanced tour guide you will know a a lot more about king Djoser, his talented architect Imhotep and the new discoveries in Saqqara. (Please note that entering the pyramid or the southern tomb needs special ticket) guide will be happy to assist .
  9. Memphis and Sakkara
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Then, the tour continues by visiting the city that once was the ancient Capital of Egypt, Memphis city. This city holds both the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx and lots of ruins around. Memphis city was the center of power to the Old Kingdom (2686 BC) of Ancient Egypt, and the home to the pharaohs that raised the pyramids.
  10. Mit Rahina Museum
    30m
    Special Museum for the very famous Statue for King Ramesses the great 1279 BC. A huge limestone statue in amazing condition .Ramesses the great ruled the Egyptian empire for about 67 Years .
  11. The Sphinx of Memphis
    10m
    The Sphinx of Memphis is a stone sphinx located near the remains of Memphis, Egypt. The statue made out from the Egyptian Alabaster , still in Avery good condition may be representing the very famous queen Hatshepsut 1479 BC.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby holding a sign of the company name.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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