From Cairo: Full-Day Guided Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis with Lunch & Hotel Transfers
From Cairo: Full-Day Guided Tour of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis with Lunch & Hotel Transfers
Duration: Varies (7 hours to 7.5 hours)
Varies (7 hours to 7.5 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Egyptian lunch with vegetarian options available
Egyptian lunch with vegetarian options available
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your location
Convenient pick-up at your location
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Start an enriching journey with this Full-Day Guided Tour in Cairo, Egypt, where you'll explore the majestic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and Memphis ruins. With expert guidance, traverse these historic sites while enjoying smooth round-trip transfers from your hotel to enhance convenience. The tour highlights include an insightful exploration of the exteriors of the iconic pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
Start an enriching journey with this Full-Day Guided Tour in Cairo, Egypt, where you'll explore the majestic Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid, and Memphis ruins. With expert guidance, traverse these historic sites while enjoying smooth round-trip transfers from your hotel to enhance convenience. The tour highlights include an insightful exploration of the exteriors of the iconic pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
With round-trip hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza included, explore the Pyramid Complex and ancient sites of Saqqara and Memphis under expert guidance.
Learn about their construction and historical significance while exploring the exteriors of Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure pyramids with an experienced guide.
Discover the Sphinx's historical, ceremonial, and symbolic importance up close during your visit to its Valley Temple accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.
Begin a journey through Saqqara’s Step Pyramid and explore Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, while visiting historic landmarks with expert guidance.
A 10-minute camel ride is available as an optional addition for those seeking an exotic experience. Choose between private or shared tours based on your preference.
Private or shared full-day guided tour of the Giza Complex (as per option selected)
Shared or private round-trip hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza (as per option selected)
Tours available in English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, & Spanish (select during check-out)
Admission to the Giza Complex
Access granted to the exterior of the Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis ruins
Entry allowed to the exterior of The Great Pyramid (Khufu), Khafre, Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
Egyptian lunch with vegetarian & non-vegetarian options included
10-minute camel ride around Giza Complex
Individual Costs
Sphinx and Pyramid in Giza under a clear blue sky.
Your Experience
This fully guided day trip takes you through the historic sites of Giza Plateau, Saqqara, and Memphis. With an expert guide by your side, explore the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, as well as the Great Sphinx, Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and ancient ruins in Memphis.
Getting Started
Your journey begins with convenient round-trip transfers from either Cairo or Giza. A comfortable air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up directly from your hotel and take you to these iconic locations without the hassle of navigating public transportation.
What's Included in Your Tour?
- You'll explore the exteriors of the Pyramids, guided by an expert who shares insights into their construction, history, and cultural importance.
- The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Stand before this iconic monument and explore its symbolism with a visit to Khafre's nearby Valley Temple.
- Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis Ruins: Discover the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt at Saqqara, followed by an exploration of Memphis’s ancient ruins. This site was once Egypt's early dynastic capital.
- Monuments and Complex Layouts: Experience a broader historical context with visits to tombs, causeways, and scattered monuments across the Giza Plateau and Saqqara.
Enjoy Your Comfortable Journey
The full-day tour offers hassle-free travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You'll benefit from round-trip hotel transfers that ensure a smooth experience throughout your visit to these remarkable sites.
Tourists holding hands in front of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Egypt.
Statue of Ramses II surrounded by palm trees in Memphis, Egypt.
Sphinx and Pyramid in Giza under a clear blue sky.
Tourists holding hands in front of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Egypt.
Statue of Ramses II surrounded by palm trees in Memphis, Egypt.
Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, with surrounding ancient structures.
- You'll need your experience ticket with you.
- If buying tickets on-site, have a valid ID ready.
- A hat and sunscreen are essential for the open desert environment.
Student discounts require an ID at entry points.
The site's uneven terrain means it’s not fully wheelchair accessible.
- Saqqara and Memphis are viewed from outside as their tickets aren't included in the base tour.
- Children under 6 can enter for free.
- To explore inside a pyramid, buy an additional ticket on-site.
- Camel rides may be available depending on your chosen tour variant.
- Booking camel rides in advance with the tour is advised to avoid scams or high fees.
- Mobility phones are free for photography; professional cameras might incur extra charges.
- An additional ticket, purchasable on-site, grants access inside pyramids.
- Round-trip transfers from Cairo or Giza only. Other locations may have added costs.
- Pickup during Ramadan is at 7:30am for all tours.
In the holy month of Ramadan (Feb 18 to March 18), pyramids operate between 8am-4pm.
Ramses II statue lying in Memphis, Egypt museum.
Pyramids of Giza with camels in the foreground, Egypt desert landscape.
Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, with surrounding ancient structures.
Ramses II statue lying in Memphis, Egypt museum.
Pyramids of Giza with camels in the foreground, Egypt desert landscape.
Book round-trip hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza in advance for a smooth start to your day without worrying about public transport hassles.
Bring a hat and sunscreen as you'll be exploring mostly open desert areas, ensuring comfort during the tour.
If eligible for discounts, remember to bring student IDs when purchasing tickets on-site or at the entrance.
Customer Reviews
Discover what our customers are saying about their experiences
Loading reviews...
Operating hours
Pyramid of Giza
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
By proceeding with any booking via Staybook, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to all the .
FAQs
You might also like ...
Explore more experiences in Cairo.