Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara from Alexandria: Full-day tour

Three pyramid sites in one day: Giza, Saqqara and Memphis from the port

A full-day tour departing from Alexandria port that covers the Giza Pyramids, the step pyramid complex at Saqqara and the ancient capital Memphis, with a private guide, all entrance fees, lunch and port-to-port transfers included. The tour runs 12 hours and returns you to the ship three hours before departure, so you stay on schedule even with the 220-kilometer journey to Cairo.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour from Alexandria to Cairo

• Meet guide inside Alexandria port
• Travel to Cairo (220 km)
• Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
• Visit Saqqara and Step Pyramid
• Explore Memphis ancient city
• See Alexandria library and lighthouse
• Return to Alexandria port

The Experience

Your guide meets you inside Alexandria port with a sign bearing your name, then drives you by private air-conditioned van to Cairo, arriving around 10 a.m. The route covers 220 kilometers, but the timing is built so you return to port three hours before your ship leaves. You visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the middle pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos, and the Sphinx: the three monuments that anchor the Giza plateau.

After Giza, you move to Saqqara, where the step pyramid of Djoser stands as the oldest complete stone building complex in history. The site holds sixteen royal pyramids across different states of preservation, along with the Pyramid of Unas (smallest of the Old Kingdom pyramids but the first to carry Pyramid Texts inscribed into its burial chambers) and the Pyramid of Teti. The Mastaba of Ti, discovered by Auguste Mariette, shows everyday scenes carved into its walls and belonged to a senior official and royal architect of the Fifth Dynasty. Then you travel to Memphis, the ancient capital, to see the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. On the return to Alexandria, you stop for photos of the famous library and the lighthouse before heading back to your cruise ship.

Lunch at a local restaurant and a complimentary bottle of water are included. All entrance fees, taxes and services are built into the price, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Arabic depending on your choice at booking. Your passport photo is required during the reservation process.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned van for all transfers from port to port.
• professional tour guide in English, Spanish or Arabic.
• entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• complimentary bottle of water.
• meet-and-assist service at all destinations.
• all taxes and services.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Egyptian Felucca ride On the Nile

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Alexandria and want to visit the Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis in one day: the guide coordinates all timing and transport so you're back to your ship on schedule despite the distance from port to Cairo.

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Top questions

How far is it from Alexandria port to the Giza Pyramids?

The journey to Cairo and the Giza Pyramids is 220 kilometers, and you arrive by 10 a.m., leaving the full day to visit Giza, Saqqara and Memphis before returning to port.

What is the step pyramid of Saqqara and why is it important?

The step pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara is the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, built during the Third Dynasty. It marks the evolution of pyramid design from the simple mastaba to the pyramid form, and the site held royal and private tombs for more than 3,000 years into Roman times.

What can I see at Memphis?

Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, features the Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. The tour also includes a stop for photos of Alexandria's famous library and lighthouse on the return journey.

Does the tour get me back to the ship on time?

Yes, the 12-hour tour is timed to return you to Alexandria port three hours before your ship departs, so you stay on schedule even with the long drive to Cairo and back.

What is included in the price?

All entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis, lunch at a local restaurant, a complimentary bottle of water, the private guide, all transfers by air-conditioned van from port to port, and meet-and-assist service at each destination are included. Taxes and services are already built in.