Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Private Full-Day Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Unearth the secrets of ancient Egypt on a private day tour that takes you to iconic sites including the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Venture to Saqqara, home to King Zoser’s Step Pyramid, the Pyramid of Unas adorned with sacred texts, and the Tomb of Princess Idut. Conclude your journey in Memphis, where colossal statues and ancient temples tell tales of Egypt’s first capital. This tour features hotel pickup and drop-off, a private car, bottled water, and insights from a professional Egyptologist guide. - Visit the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure - Discover the Sphinx and the archaeological treasures at Saqqara - Enjoy a private tour with a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide - Includes hotel pickup/drop-off and bottled water for your comfort
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Camel (If selected the Option)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- (If selected the Option)
What's not
- Area Fees
- Non-English-speaking guides are available for an additional fee
Itinerary
Walk among the legendary trio — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure. Your guide brings their history and mysteries to life.
Explore the Valley Temple, Sphinx Temple, causeway, and mortuary temple — sacred spaces of ancient rituals.
Guided visit to Khufu’s pyramid complex with detailed storytelling. (This can be merged with Step 1 if you prefer one Khufu entry, or kept separate to highlight both exterior exploration and guided interior visit.)
Stand face‑to‑face with Egypt’s guardian statue. Hear captivating stories about its symbolism and unanswered riddles.
Visit King Zoser’s Step Pyramid — the world’s first monumental stone building and a milestone in pyramid evolution.
See the earliest religious inscriptions — the Pyramid Texts — carved to guide the king’s soul.
Admire vivid carvings of daily life inside the beautifully decorated tomb of Princess Idut.
Explore the ruins of King Teti’s pyramid, still echoing with history despite centuries of decay.
Discover Egypt’s ancient capital. See the Temple of Ptah and colossal statues, including the impressive statue of Ramses II.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Elite Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 56% 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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