Pyramids Sphinx Saqqara and Memphis Private Full-Day Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid at Giza and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Learn about its history, construction, and the fascinating story of Pharaoh Khufu while enjoying excellent photo opportunities.

   50 min

2. Continue to the Pyramid of Khafre, the second-largest pyramid at Giza. Discover why it appears taller than the Great Pyramid and see the remaining limestone casing near its top while your guide explains its history and architecture

   30 min

3. See the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids of Giza. Learn about Pharaoh Menkaure and the unique features of his pyramid complex while enjoying a closer look at this important ancient monument.

   30 min

4. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for one of the best views of the Giza Plateau. See the three main pyramids together and enjoy time for memorable photos with the pyramids and desert landscape in the background.

   30 min

5. Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, the famous ancient statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Learn about its history, symbolism, and connection to the Pyramid of Khafre while taking close-up photos.

   30 min

6. Explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, one of the best-preserved temples on the Giza Plateau. Discover how it was used in ancient royal rituals and see the impressive stone construction dating back thousands of years.

   20 min

7. Explore Saqqara, one of Egypt’s oldest and most important archaeological sites, with ancient tombs, temples and pyramids.

   1 h

8. Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and see important archaeological remains including the colossal statue of Ramses II and other ancient artifacts.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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