
Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara
- 3 - 8 Stunden
- 1292 Bewertungen
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 take you back almost 5,000 years to the land of the pharaohs...
Tour Options
When making your reservation, you can choose from the following options:
Half-Day Tour (3 hours)
At the scheduled time, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and head to Giza, located about 20 km from the Egyptian capital. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a guided tour to explore the Great Sphinx and the three largest pyramids built for pharaohs Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure. If you're comfortable in enclosed spaces, you’ll have the option to enter the pyramids. After the visit, we’ll return to your hotel, concluding this 3-hour activity.
Full-Day Tour (8 hours)
At the scheduled time, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and head to Giza for the same guided tour of the Great Sphinx and the three pyramids. Lunchtime includes a typical menu featuring grilled chicken kebabs, vegetables, hummus, tahini, and Arabic bread, followed by pastries and fruit salad. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Saqqara necropolis, home to the pyramid of Pharaoh Zoser and the recently opened tomb of Chaty Mehu. Our final stop will be Memphis, where you can see the sculpture of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. The tour concludes back at your hotel after 8 hours.
Inside the Pyramids
If you don’t mind tight spaces, you can choose to go inside the pyramids. Access to either the Khafre or Menkaure pyramids costs 300EGP, or the Great Pyramid of Cheops for 1500EGP. Due to time constraints, visiting all three pyramids is not possible. Tickets are purchased on-site in cash and local currency.
Preise
Inklusive
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- English–speaking guide
- Transport in an air–conditioned vehicle
- Traditional lunch (depending on option selected)
- Admission to the archaeological site of Giza
- Admission to the tomb of Chaty Mehu
Nicht inklusive
- Admission to the Khafra and Menkaure pyramids: 300EGP per person
- Entry to the Great Pyramid: 1500EGP per person
Tipps
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
