Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: Private Tour with Hotel Pickup

Summary

Walk ancient stones at Giza and Memphis with stories from your guide

You’ll stand beneath Giza’s pyramids and gaze up at the Sphinx before wandering Saqqara’s colorful tombs and Memphis’ ancient statues—all with a local guide sharing stories along the way. Expect hotel pickup, private transport and space to pause or ask questions whenever you need it. The feeling stays with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We were already weaving through Cairo’s morning traffic when I realized how unreal it felt to be heading for the Giza pyramids. Our guide, Ahmed, had this way of pointing out little things—like the smell of fresh bread drifting from a bakery as we stopped at a light, or how the city noise faded as we got closer to the desert. When we finally stood in front of those massive stones, I just stared. The wind kicked up some sand and Ahmed laughed, saying that even locals still get goosebumps here sometimes.

I tried tracing the carvings inside one of the tombs at Saqqara with my finger (gently—promise), and the colors were brighter than I expected. Ahmed explained bits of the writing and told us about Imhotep, who designed the first step pyramid. There was this cool moment where he let us sit quietly in one chamber so we could just listen—no echo at all, just thick silence and that old stone smell. It’s hard to describe unless you’ve been there.

Memphis was a bit more lively than I pictured—kids running around near the giant statue of Ramses II, people chatting under shady trees. The alabaster sphinx looked almost soft in the afternoon light. We’d been moving since early but somehow I didn’t feel tired until we got back in the car and Ahmed handed us cold bottled water (he remembered I liked mine without ice). Still thinking about those hieroglyphs now, honestly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and transfer to hotel

• Pick up travellers from airport
• Transfer to hotel

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Giza pyramids tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop off are included in your private tour.

Does this tour visit both Saqqara and Memphis?

Yes, you’ll see Saqqara’s step pyramid and Memphis’ statues on this day trip.

Are guides licensed for these pyramid tours?

Your guide is qualified and holds a governmental license for Egyptology tours.

Is transportation wheelchair accessible on this tour?

Yes, all transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the day.

Can infants join this Giza pyramids & Saqqara day trip?

Infants can join; prams/strollers are allowed and infant seats are available if needed.

Will bottled water be provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included for all travelers during your private tour.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation with hotel pickup and drop off, a knowledgeable licensed guide who shares stories at every stop, plus bottled water to keep you comfortable between visits to Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis.