Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Private Day Tour
Three pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx in a single day with a specialist guide.
A private day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis with a specialist Egyptology guide, air-conditioned transport and hotel or airport pickup included. The guide explains each site as you move through them: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, and the ruins of Memphis, the ancient capital. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and suits all fitness levels.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis
- Meet tour guide at pickup point
- Visit Great Pyramid of Cheops
- See Middle Pyramid of Chephren
- Explore Pyramid of Menkaure
- View the Great Sphinx of Giza
- Proceed to Saqqara City of The Dead
- See Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
- Visit Memphis ancient capital
- Giza Pyramids 3h
- Memphis 3h
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver.
- specialist Egyptology guide.
- hotel or airport pickup and drop-off.
- access to the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis sites.
- specialized infant seats if needed.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Private day tour of Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis with Egyptology guide and hotel pickup: three ancient sites and 6 to 8 hours of guided access in one day.
Compare the 12 alternatives
Traveler reviews
The experience
Your guide meets you at your hotel or airport and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Pyramids. There you'll see the Great Pyramid of Cheops (the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still largely intact) alongside the Pyramid of Chephren, built as the tomb of Pharaoh Khafre around 2558 to 2532 BC, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure. The Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion's body and human head, stands nearby. Your guide, a specialist in Egyptology, explains what each structure was built for and when.
From Giza, you proceed to Saqqara, the vast necropolis that served as the burial ground for Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital. The centerpiece is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt, built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty. After Saqqara, the tour moves to Memphis itself, where you see the ruins of Inebu-hedj, the first capital of Lower Egypt. The entire route is covered by private transport, so you move between sites without arranging your own way.
The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of five other languages, and the vehicle has air conditioning and specialized infant seats if you need them. Hotel or airport pickup is included, which means the day starts from where you're staying rather than a meeting point across the city.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Danish and Dutch.
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 three main pyramids I'll see at Giza?
The Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Cheops is the largest and oldest of the three, Chephren is the second-largest and was built as the tomb of Pharaoh Khafre, and Menkaure is the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza.
What is the Step Pyramid of Djoser and why is it important?
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt, built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty as the burial place of Pharaoh Djoser. It marks a major shift in Egyptian construction and is one of the oldest monumental structures in the world.
Does the tour include lunch?
Lunch is not included in the tour price. The 6 to 8 hour itinerary covers three ancient sites with a guide, but you'll need to arrange your own meal or purchase food separately during the day.
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs 6 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, covering the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis with stops at each site for viewing and explanation.
Is pickup from my hotel included?
Yes, pickup is included from your hotel, airport or another location of your choice. The driver meets you at your starting point and returns you there at the end of the day.
Operated by Egypt Holiday Tour. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis Private Day Tour
6h–8h · EN · ES · FR · DE · IT +4 · at your hotel
from US$ 78 per person
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.