Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara Private Day Tour

Three Ancient Capitals in One Day: Giza, Memphis & the Step Pyramid

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Giza Pyramids, where you spend time at the three main pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Then Memphis, the ancient capital, followed by Saqqara 27 km away, where you see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and other royal tombs. Lunch, entry fees, and a private guide are included. The whole day is organized around your hotel schedule, not a group departure time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. Giza Pyramids2h
2. Great Pyramid of Giza30m
3. Pyramid of Khafre30m
4. Pyramid of Menkaure30m
5. Giza Plateau30m
6. Great Sphinx of Giza30m
7. Memphis1h
8. Saqqara1h

Explore Giza, Memphis, and Sakkara

• Pickup from hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Visit Giza Pyramid Complex
• Explore Great Pyramid of Giza
• See Pyramid of Khafre and temples
• Visit Pyramid of Menkaure complex
• Walk around Giza Plateau
• View Great Sphinx of Giza
• Visit Memphis City
• Visit Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser
• See Pyramid of Unas replica
• Explore Pyramid of Teti
• Visit Mastaba of Ti
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide arrives at your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and within minutes you're on the Giza Plateau looking up at the three pyramids that have stood for 4,500 years. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre with its intact casing stones, and the Pyramid of Menkaure rise from the limestone plateau 60 meters above sea level. The Great Sphinx sits facing east, its body carved from a single ridge of rock during the reign of Khafre. You'll spend time at each structure: the itinerary builds in 20-minute stops so you can walk around, photograph, and actually absorb the scale of what you're standing in front of, not just rush through.

After Giza, the drive takes you south to Memphis, the old capital of ancient Egypt, where you'll see what remains of temples and statuary from when this city ruled the Nile Valley. Then it's another 27 kilometers southwest to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser: the structure that marked the transition from mastaba tombs to the pyramid form you know. You'll also visit the Pyramid of Teti and the Mastaba of Ti, where the walls still show scenes of daily life carved thousands of years ago. The private nature of the tour means no large groups, no fixed pace dictated by a bus schedule, and your guide can answer questions without rushing to the next stop.

Lunch at a local restaurant serving Egyptian food is included if you select that option, along with entry fees to each site and a bottle of water. The vehicle is modern and climate-controlled: important when you're spending the day in the Cairo heat moving between three separate archaeological zones. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package, so you don't navigate traffic or negotiate transport yourself.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara (including the Step Pyramid of Djoser), lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, an on-site guide, and a bottle of water. The tour visits the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, the Mastaba of Ti, and the Pyramid of Teti, with 20-minute stops at each location to explore at your own pace.

Options for this experience

4 options

Car with driver and an audio guideGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 08:00Car with driver only; pickup is included

Car and guide onlyGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 08:00Duration: 8 hours; car and guide only; includes pickup

Car, guide and entry feesGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 08:00Duration: 8 hours; includes snacks; car, guide and entry fees; includes pickup

Car+Guide+Entry fees+LunchGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 08:00Koshari is an Egyptian dish made with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions and a tomato-garlic sauce. VIP. Duration: 8 hours; includes snacks and lunch; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 15 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Egypt Tours Online

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Egypt's three greatest ancient sites in a single day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing: the private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move between Giza, Memphis, and Saqqara on a schedule that works around your hotel, not a group departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the full tour?

The itinerary covers three sites across one day, with 20-minute stops at each location. Total duration depends on traffic and how long you spend at each pyramid, but plan for a full day of travel and exploration.

Is lunch included?

Yes, if you select that option when booking. Lunch is at a local restaurant serving Egyptian food. Water is included regardless.

Do I need to book entry fees separately?

No. Entry fees to all three sites are included in the tour price if you select that option at booking. The guide is also optional.

How far is Saqqara from Cairo?

Saqqara is 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo. The drive from Giza takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.

Can I enter inside the pyramids?

The itinerary includes entry to the basic areas of each site. Interior access to pyramid chambers may require additional tickets or may not be available for all pyramids. Confirm with your guide on the day.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned vehicle, lunch (if selected), entry fees (if selected), on-site guide (if selected), and a bottle of water.

Can the tour be customized?

This is a private tour, so timing and stops can be adjusted with your guide. Speak with the operator when you book if you have specific interests or constraints.