Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara

Fall in love with Egypt on this excursion to the Giza pyramids, the Saqqara necropolis, and Memphis, once the capital of the country. Our Egyptology expert will guide you through this historical journey.

Tour Options

When making your reservation, you can choose from the following options:

Half-Day Tour (4 hours)

We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and head to Giza, approximately 20 kilometers from the capital. The guided tour will last 3 hours, allowing you to explore the Great Sphinx and the three main pyramids built for pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. If comfortable, you may enter the pyramids. After the visit, we’ll return to your hotel, concluding this 4-hour activity.

Full-Day Tour (8 hours)

We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and proceed to Giza for a guided tour of the Great Sphinx and the three pyramids. At lunchtime, we will provide a typical menu including grilled chicken kebabs, vegetables, hummus, tahini, Arabic bread, pastries, and fruit salad. After lunch, we will visit the Saqqara necropolis to see the pyramid of Djoser and the tomb of vizier Mehu, notable for its well-preserved hieroglyphs. The final stop will be Memphis, where you can view the sculpture of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. The tour ends back at your hotel after 8 hours.

Inside the Pyramids

You can enter the pyramids if you're not claustrophobic. Options include the Khafra and Menkaure pyramids for 300 EGP or the Great Pyramid for 1500 EGP. Due to time constraints, only one pyramid may be visited. Tickets can be purchased on tour day in cash at the ticket offices outside the complex; just inform the guide for assistance.