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Day Tour to Giza Pyramids Memphis City and Saqqara Pyramids

3.0(2)Cairo1 hour
TRIPADVISOR3.0(2)

Description

Embark on an unforgettable Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, and Saqqara Pyramids, accompanied by the convenience of all transfers in a private A/C vehicle. Our expert Guide on site will pick you up directly from your hotel and drop you off safely after an enriching journey through these ancient wonders. Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the Giza Pyramids, marvel at the iconic Sphinx, and explore the remnants of the once-thriving Memphis City. Witness the awe-inspiring structures of the Saqqara Pyramids and learn about their historical significance. To ensure you remain refreshed throughout the tour, complimentary bottled water will be provided. Experience an exceptional excursion, delving deep into Egypt's fascinating past, all while enjoying top-notch comfort and convenience.

Tour Options

Car +Guide +Entry fees +Lunch
  • A: Tour Does include Private Air Conditioned Vehicle + Basic Entry fees + Lunch+ water and snacks is always included Duration: 10 hours lunch: Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce. Pickup included
Car+ Guide + Entry fees
  • B: Tour does include Private air Conditioned Vehicle ,Basic Entry fees ,Tour guide water and snacks is always included Duration: 9 hours Pickup included
Car with Driver + audio Guide
  • Duration: 7 hours Pickup included
Car +Tour guide Only
  • Duration: 8 hours note: Tour does include Only Air Conditioned Car + Tour guide other expenses to be paid by customer Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included120 min

The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city centre of Cairo. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination.They were popularised in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is by far the oldest of the ancient Wonders and the only one still in existence.

Admission not included30 min

Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner,

Admission not included30 min

Khufu's pyramid 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.[4][5] The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.

Admission not included30 min

Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

Admission not included30 min

The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre. Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC).

Admission not included60 min

Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة‎, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [sɑʔˈʔɑːɾɑ]), also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English /səˈkɑːrə/, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.[1] Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas (Arabic word meaning 'bench'). Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km (4.35 by 0.93 mi). At Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built; Djoser's step pyramid, built during the Third Dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation or dilapidation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire pharaonic period.

Admission not included60 min

Memphis (Arabic: مَنْف‎ Manf pronounced [mænf]; Bohairic Coptic: ⲙⲉⲙϥⲓ; Greek: Μέμφις) was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. According to legend, as related by Manetho, the city was founded by the Pharaoh Menes. It was the Capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom and remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was home to bustling activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, featured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion.

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included60 min

The Mastaba of Ti is one of the most important archaeological sites of Saqqara. The mastaba was discovered by Auguste Mariette. After the tour ends you will be transferred back to your hotel The mastaba contains two serdabs. The walls of the tomb show various scenes of everyday life.

Highlights

Entry Fees ( i option selected )
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Guide on site (if option selected)
Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian food) (if option selected )
Bottle of water

What's included

Included
Entry Fees ( i option selected )
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Guide on site (if option selected)
Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian food) (if option selected )
Bottle of water
Not included
Personal Items
Tipping

Pickup Locations & Times

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing your name on it

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
  • Enjoy tour with 20-minute stops at each location: explore natural oils and soft Egyptian cotton at Paradise Perfumes & Flower Cotton, watch papyrus making and view traditional artwork at Key of Life Papyrus, and see skilled artisans hand-weaving rugs at local school Handmade Carpets. enjoy government stops where to find high quality souvenirs granteed by Egyptian government

Reviews(2)

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681mustaphaz
August 5, 2025
Beware of this company emo tours

I do not recommend this Enterprise. The guide “Mohamed” who is also the director of the company is a crook and a scammer. He gave us an express tour that did not exceed 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of speeches copied from Wikipedia. And the strange thing is that he forced us to book a camel ride with his acquaintances for €15 per person , while other people told me that the actual price was only €4. Then he was supposed to show us around a workshop for the production of essential oils based on cotton... etc. but he took us to a shop owned by his family to sell us essential oils at €1 per ml (250 ml for €250 and 100 ml for €100). In short, the guide and director of the society, Mohamed (who does not even deserve the name), is a thief, a liar and a manipulator. Beware of him, and most importantly, take water with you, because he won’t even offer you a drop as it is marked in the program.

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JanM20
March 2, 2022
Egypt tours with great guide

We had a wonderful time on our day tour with Khalid as our expert guide. We were very well prepared for the magnificent historical sites we visited as he provided expert commentary on what was always up ahead. Highly recommend Khalid for the Egyptologist to guide you through Egypt.

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