Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Day Tour

Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Day Tour

Witness the Greatest Wonders of Ancient Egypt in One Day

Step into the world of the pharaohs on this unforgettable Giza Pyramids and Saqqara Day Tour, where you’ll explore Egypt’s most iconic monuments—from the legendary pyramids of Giza to the world’s oldest stone pyramid at Saqqara. This tour offers the perfect introduction to Ancient Egypt’s architectural brilliance, all in one seamless day in Cairo.

Led by a private English-speaking Egyptologist, this experience combines comfort, expert storytelling, and history’s greatest masterpieces.

Tour Highlights

• Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos

• Stand before the legendary Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple

• Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara

• Learn how pyramid construction evolved over centuries

• Private tour with personalized guidance and flexible pacing

What’s Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza

• Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• Entrance fees to all mentioned historical sites

• Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant

• Bottled mineral water during the tour

• Shopping opportunities in Cairo (if desired)

• All taxes and service charges

Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

• Personal expenses

• Tipping (optional)

Note:
Pickup from Heliopolis or 6th of October City is available with a USD 10 supplement per person.

Detailed Itinerary

Morning – Hotel Pickup & Giza Plateau

Your day begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel by a Memphis Tours representative and private Egyptologist guide. Head to the legendary Giza Plateau, home to Egypt’s most famous monuments and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Explore the Pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), and Mykerinos (Menkaure), marveling at their massive scale and precise construction. Your guide will explain how these monumental tombs were built and reveal fascinating insights into royal life during the Old Kingdom.

The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple

Continue to the mysterious Great Sphinx, carved from a single block of limestone and guarding the plateau for over 4,500 years. Visit the nearby Valley Temple of King Chephren, where ancient mummification rituals once took place.

Saqqara – Step Pyramid of Djoser

Next, travel south to Saqqara, the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis. Here, you’ll visit the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep during the 3rd Dynasty. This monument represents the earliest large-scale stone construction in history and marks a revolutionary moment in pyramid design.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

After exploring Saqqara, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, sampling local flavors and taking a break before your return journey.

Return to Hotel

Following lunch, relax in your private vehicle as you are transferred back to your hotel, carrying unforgettable memories of Egypt’s most legendary sites.

Why Choose This Giza & Saqqara Tour?

• Covers Egypt’s top ancient landmarks in one day

• Ideal for first-time visitors to Cairo

• Private guide for deeper historical insight

• Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation

• Excellent value with lunch and entrance fees included

Book Your Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Tour Today

From the Great Pyramid to the first stone monument ever built, this tour reveals the origins of ancient Egyptian architecture in one extraordinary day.

👉 Reserve now and walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs!