Private Day Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis





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Discover the ancient marvels of Egypt on the best customized full-day tour from Cairo, to the best iconic wonders of Egypt the "Great Pyramids", the iconic "Sphinx", and the city of "memphis" and "Sakkara". Stand in awe before the three majestic pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and enjoy the unique opportunity to venture inside one of these timeless tombs or take a memorable camel ride across the desert sands. After visiting the enigmatic Sphinx and the Valley Temple, once used for royal mummifications, travel to Sakkara to admire the ancient stepped pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Conclude your journey by exploring Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where remnants of a civilization over 5,000 years old await.
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The Giza Pyramid Complex, situated on the Giza Plateau just outside Cairo, Egypt, is one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites. This ancient complex features the three Great Pyramids—Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos)—as well as the enigmatic Great Sphinx.
Saqqara, also known as Sakkara or Saccara, is a vast ancient necropolis near the historic capital of Memphis, Egypt. This remarkable burial ground is home to the oldest complete stone structure ever constructed: the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Built during Egypt’s Third Dynasty in the 27th century BC, this pyramid is an extraordinary achievement of early architecture. The Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the visionary architect and vizier Imhotep, stands as Egypt’s first colossal stone structure, crafted to honor the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. This site provides a unique window into the early advancements of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Next, journey to Memphis, Egypt’s ancient capital, where remnants of its glorious past await. Explore artifacts from Egypt’s legendary rulers, including the impressive fallen statue of Ramses II.
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Tour Departs From Centrally Located Cairo And Giza Hotels. Please Include The Details Of Your Hotel At The Time Of Booking.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(23)
Mamdouh and our driver were great hosts. Easy in and out to various sites. Great history lesson - I kept asking and he kept answering.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Mamdouh and your driver. It's always wonderful to know our guests felt well-guided and comfortable throughout their tour. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Warm regards, The Your Egypt Tours Team
The organization of our tour by Your Egypt Tours was flawless. Every day was filled with delightful experiences, and the local guides were enthusiastic and informative. We enjoyed every moment.
Fantastic setup! During our entire stay in Egypt with Your Egypt Tours, we felt extremely at ease. Her plans were just how I wanted them to be. I heartily suggest her to anyone looking for reasonably priced, high-quality services. I also really enjoyed the pictures she set up and the camel ride. incredibly competent
We had a very nice day with our guide Ahmed Ali. He knows everything about the sites and couldn’t have been more polite. Sam the driver did a great job in the Cairo traffic too. Going inside the Pyramid of Khufu was our main interest and we had the time to do this (it is optional and an extra fee.) Just walking around the Pyramids of Giza themselves were the highlight for us so spend as much time here as you can before moving on. The Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara don’t need a lot of time if you ask me. If you opt for the camel ride at the lookout (a short photo op ride for an extra fee) know that our handlers pushed hard for more tip than the guide suggest. We chose to be firm at the recommended tip. The photos did turn out nice. All other fees were covered and Ahmed made everything go smooth and carefree. We normally self guide and rarely book tours, but we enjoyed this hassle free day in capable hands. Thanks Ahmed!
Thank you, Thank you Mamdouh (our tour guide) for making this experience so great! dont know where to start here..... As someone who travels often and does tons of research before booking/planning trips I wasn't sure what to expect with Your Egypt Tours. Obviously they have several great reviews, so I was just hoping for the best. This was my first visit to Egypt and was there with my Father and Brothers who were just planning on "going to the pyramids" for one of the days we were in Cairo. After reading some do's/don't from other travelers I took it upon myself to book us a guided tour to make sure we made the most out of the day. This tour was handsdown THE BEST MONEY SPENT during the 8-days we spent in Egypt. Our guide Mamdouh was the best! I could go on and on and on.... As I said above I always do tons of research when planning trips, however, I have NEVER done my part by contributing and writing up a review of my experience. I knew at the end of our day with Mamdouh that this would be my first. Thank you again!
One of the most beautiful vacation ever was the four days touring Cairo with the outstanding driver, Nagy, who managed to get us through the jamming traffic and with our distinguished tour guide, Sam Othman of Memphis Tours. Sam is a well qualified, motivated, and responsible tour guide. Every morning, he will be at the hotel lobby even before the time set, waiting for us to start our excursion. His knowledgeable background has made it possible for us to understand the huge Egyptian history. His tirelessness has guided us to the most ancient monuments of Cairo: The Great Pyramids of Giza Plateau, Memphis, Saqqara, the Museum, the castles, Muhammad Aly Mosque, good food, great shopping... a friendly ambiance that really made us feel like at home. All the bests and my gratitude to Sam who is so devoted and does a superb job for Memphis Tours. A true Egyptologist. I warmly recommend Memphis Tours and Sam Othman to everyone who wants to visit Egypt. Many thanks to Sam. Job well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My husband and I started our first day off in Egypt doing this private tour and it qas worth every cent. Our guide Ibrahim was fantastic and knowledgeable about all things ancient Egypt. Ibrahim and our driver Mohammed were both friendly and great to chat to and spend the day with. We really wanted to buy some genuine papyrus and they took us to a place in Giza where we purchased some beautiful artwork. On top of this wonderful day of learning and new experiences, Ibrahim became our personal photographer getting all the best shots at all locations so we have beautiful memories and also a great Instagram photo lol. Highly recommend Ibrahim if you choose to do this tour.
This was the most memorable tour of our trip to the Middle East, made very special by an excellent guide Mamdouh Ismail, a knowledgeable and personable Egyptoligist. Mamdouh thoroughly enjoys his role as guide, teaching all about ancient history, culture and artifacts, and was especially helpful in stopping for breaks, to get drinks and locally made Pita bread. We rode camels, climbed pyramids, gazed at ancient wonders and were treated like friends and welcome guests. This all inclusive tour allowed us to see the major sites around Cairo and Giza in one day, with door to door transportation and safe transfers between the sites-our driver was amazing, too (driving in and around Cairo requires great skill!).. Our Guide directed us to a lovely meal at the local Sakkara Restaurant which was a treat! This tour and guide and driver made this an amazing, unforgettable adventure!
Let me start with the good: This was a wonderful and fascinating day. The pick up was well organised, the transport was excellent, the guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. And the sites of course are world class. They took us to the sights as advertised, and it was magnificent. BUT there is something to be careful with.The tour guide and the driver set the pace of the tour, and will keep the pace relatively high, with the result that the "day tour" is finished by lunch time. At that point, they will encourage you to do more, all at US$30 per person. (we were three) or simply drop you off at the hotel after lunch. At that point, it turns into an Egyptian market negotiation. Although the cost of the driver and guide was for a "day tour", they basically convince you that you got to pay for them a second time. To the point where it becomes unpleasant and annoying. My strong advice is to take your time at the sites, and get the most out of the guide at your disposal. Do not get rushed. But if you do want to add the Egyptian museum to your itinerary, negotiate it before you book the tour or, latest, at the start of the day. At the end, we had a wonderful day, simply because the sites were amazing and the guide was knowledgeable.
Very interesting and impressive excursion. Our guide Mahmoud was particularly noteworthy. He has a lot of knowledge, was never intrusive a real dose of humor and otherwise knows Egypt very well. We have just booked another trip with him the following day at Cairo. Everything worked out perfectly.



