Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara Tour from Cairo

Three ancient capitals and the world's oldest pyramid, all in a single afternoon

This full-day tour from Cairo visits the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then travels to Sakkara to see Djoser's Step Pyramid (the first pyramid ever built in Egypt and the oldest large-scale cut-stone structure in the world), and ends at Memphis, the first capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned private vehicle, a local guide, lunch and bottled water. The day runs 7 to 8 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giza Pyramids2h · entry included
2. Great Sphinx of Giza1h · entry included
3. Step Pyramid of Djoser2h · entry included
4. Memphis2h · entry included

Visit Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis

• Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus
• See the Great Sphinx of Giza
• Explore Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
• Tour ancient ruins and statues at Memphis

The experience

The day starts at Giza, where you'll stand in front of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus: three structures built during Egypt's Old Kingdom and counted among the Seven Wonders of the World. The Great Sphinx sits nearby, a limestone colossus built to guard the royal burial sites and carved to represent both the mental and physical power of the king. From there, the route heads south to Sakkara, home to Djoser's Step Pyramid, which predates the smooth-sided pyramids at Giza and holds the distinction of being the first pyramid built in Egypt and the first major structure ever made from cut stone anywhere in the world.

Memphis, the final stop, was founded by King Menes and served as Egypt's capital and cultural center for over 3,000 years during the Old Kingdom. The open-air museum there preserves ruins and statues from that era, including a colossal statue of Ramses II at the entrance and another lying on the ground, as well as an alabaster Sphinx and other monuments. A local guide leads you through each site, and lunch is included partway through the day.

Hotel pickup and return are arranged in advance, and you'll travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle throughout. The itinerary also includes a shopping stop in Cairo and bottled water and snacks to keep you comfortable across the 7 to 8 hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
• a local guide in your choice of language.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• a shopping stop in Cairo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Comfort Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see pyramids from three different periods in one day with private vehicle transport included, rather than booking separate trips to each site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Giza Pyramids and why are they famous?

The Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus) were built during Egypt's Old Kingdom and are counted among the Seven Wonders of the World. They were constructed by King Khafre and his family and represent the greatest achievements of Egypt's history and human history during the golden age of the Old Kingdom.

What makes Djoser's Step Pyramid at Sakkara different from the pyramids at Giza?

Djoser's Step Pyramid is the first pyramid ever built in Egypt and the oldest major stone structure in the world, built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. It predates the smooth-sided pyramids at Giza and was the first large-scale cut-stone structure anywhere.

What will I see at Memphis?

Memphis, Egypt's first capital during the Old Kingdom, is now an open-air museum. The site preserves a colossal statue of Ramses II at the entrance, another statue of Ramses II lying on the ground, an alabaster Sphinx, and other monuments from ancient times.

What's included in this tour?

The tour includes hotel pickup and return, transport in an air-conditioned private vehicle, a local guide, lunch, bottled water and snacks, and a shopping stop in Cairo.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup to return.