Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Cairo day tour: Private guide, all sites
Four ancient sites in one day with a guide who knows the construction secrets
A private guided day tour from Cairo visiting the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid and Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and bottled water included. Entry fees, lunch and a camel ride are optional add-ons you choose at checkout. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and suits all fitness levels.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis
- Meet guide at accommodation
- Visit Giza Pyramids and great Sphinx
- Explore great Sphinx and Valley temple
- Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid
- Discover Memphis ancient capital
- Return to accommodation
- Cairo 45m
- Giza Pyramids 1h 30m
- Great Sphinx of Giza 45m
- Saqqara 2h 10m
- Colossus of Ramses II at Memphis 35m
- Cairo 45m
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- professional English-speaking tour guide.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo or Giza.
- bottled water.
- all taxes and service charges.
- optional entry tickets to Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis.
- optional 30-minute camel ride.
- optional lunch.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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Private guided day tour from Cairo to Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis with hotel pickup and professional English-speaking guide.
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The experience
The guide meets you at your Cairo or Giza hotel and drives you to the Giza Pyramids first, where you walk the complex with explanations of how the pyramids were built. You stand in front of the Great Sphinx, the biggest sphinx in Egypt, and see the Valley Temple from the Sphinx side. The guide takes you to the Panorama area for wider views of the funerary complex before moving to your next stop.
Saqqara holds the Step Pyramid, the first pyramid built in Egypt, and you walk through its corridors and between the walls of the stone funerary complex. The reliefs on the tomb walls show daily life scenes from ancient Egyptian times. Then you drive to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt founded over 5,000 years ago, where you see the great statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx: the second biggest in Egypt. The guide explains the history of the ancient capital while you photograph the statues.
You choose what to add: entry tickets for each site (700 Egyptian pounds at Giza, 600 at Saqqara, 200 at Memphis per person), a 30-minute camel ride, or lunch. The driver returns you to your hotel at the end of the day. An air-conditioned vehicle, your guide, all taxes and bottled water are included in every option.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.
What exactly is inside the Giza Pyramids complex that I'll see with the guide?
The Giza Pyramids complex includes the pyramids themselves, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Your guide explains the construction methods and the purpose of each structure. You can walk around and photograph the monuments. If you buy the optional internal passage ticket, you can step inside a pyramid corridor.
Is the camel ride included, or do I pay extra for it?
The camel ride is optional and costs extra if you want it. It's a 30-minute ride offered at the Giza site, and you choose whether to add it when you book.
How much time do I spend at each site?
The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total, including travel between sites. The itinerary covers Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, then Saqqara, then Memphis, with the guide explaining the history and significance at each location. The exact time at each stop depends on your pace and questions.
What's included in the price, and what costs extra?
The private tour, air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, all taxes, and bottled water are included. Entry fees for each site, lunch, and the camel ride are optional add-ons you select at checkout.
Can I go inside the pyramids, or just walk around outside?
You walk around the pyramid complex and see the monuments from outside. If you buy the optional internal passage ticket at Giza, you can walk through a corridor inside one of the pyramids.
What should I bring or wear for this tour?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat to protect from the sun. The tour involves walking around outdoor archaeological sites in the desert, so sun protection is important. Infants can sit on an adult's lap in the vehicle.
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Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Cairo day tour: Private guide, all sites
7h–8h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 36 per person
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